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We are already beyond the half-mark of the of the 2018/2019 Premier League season after witnessing a fair share of excitements, disappointments, joy, and sorrow. Ranging from Pep Guardiola's managing masterclass to Ole's incredible run of games, this season is turning out to be equally exhilarating as the previous one.
Manchester City's forwards have yet again set the floor on fire, whilst the sensational partnership of Lacazette and Aubameyang have brought the whole world to their feet with their goal scoring stats. This season has had it all, with just 8 more games to go.
While the likes of Salah, Hazard have gone down a little bit, there has also been a significant rise of form in some new players. A number of the top performers from last season have failed to replicate their form this year. Considering the current scenario, a lot of new players have taken the world by storm and it is about time for the list of the best forwards in the Premier League.
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So without further ado, let's have a look at the top 5 best forwards in the English top flight right now:
#5 Harry Kane (Tottenham)
Harry Kane might be a player who has not won enough silverware with either club or country, but the fact that he is one of the best players on a personal level cannot be changed. Kane's goalscoring traits never seem to end, and he is on a rollercoaster ride this season as well, though Spurs have been struggling to keep form in the league.
The 25-year-old has scored 17 times this season and is currently in the second position of the goalscoring chart alongside Mohammad Salah and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who have bagged 17 goals as well.
The Englishman's dead-eye instincts in front of goal have seen him being linked to the best of clubs in Europe, including Real Madrid. Spurs certainly look like they are going to be without a trophy by the end of the season yet again, and a player like Harry Kane would certainly want to decorate his career with some major trophies in his bag.
#4 Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
It was Eden Hazard who yet again saved Chelsea from a horrific home defeat at the hands of Wolves, who are on a blistering form against the top 6. Eden Hazard's powerful strike in the 91st minute of the game helped Chelsea bag a point from the game, and Hazard has been a player Chelsea have always relied on for goals as well as assists.
The fact that Zinedine Zidane is back at Real Madrid and Chelsea struggling to hit the top 4 might lure Hazard to join the Los Blancos and this will be a massive blow for Chelsea as they have been hit by a transfer ban for 3 transfer windows, for violating some specific rules while signing players.
Eden Hazard is the only player in the league to have his goals and assists tally in double digits, as the Belgian has bagged 13 goals and 11 assists in 28 league games. Eden has been involved in more than 50% of Chelsea's goals in the league this season, and that tells us Chelsea's attack is non-existent without Hazard in the starting eleven.
#3 Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal)
Would you believe that Arsenal got Lacazette for only £53 million in such an inflated market? The Frenchman has been a fan favorite since day one, and he is only getting better and better with time.
Although Lacazette always enjoys playing with his partner-in-crime Aubameyang, the presence of the Gabonese striker forces the Frenchman to play a deeper role. Aubameyang is a central striker who gets behind the defense with ease, something not every striker is capable of doing. Lacazette, on the other hand, tracks back deep, draws fouls and forces the defenders to commit mistakes inside or near the penalty box - thanks to his incredible ball control and tailor-made dribbling skills.
The deeper role of playing as a false nine more often than as a striker has helped Lacazette develop his game as he has had his hand in 20 goals+assists in the league already, 2 more than his combined goals+assists last season.
Unai Emery has often benched him for Aubameyang, but that hasn't demotivated him at all. He shares a special bond with the Gabonese and they are arguably the best-attacking duo across England when they play together.
#2 Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
Already in his thirties, Sergio Aguero's eyes still show the same hunger and grit they demonstrated in his yesteryears. The Argentine has been in sublime form this season, and he has shown zero signs of inconsistency or aging so far.
The consistency with which he has held the no.1 position is remarkable. There is not a single striker as clinical as him in the Premier League right now.
Holding the top spot in goals is a fine testament to claiming him as the best striker in the world currently, despite playing just 25 times in the league. Sergio Aguero has 18 goals under his belt this season, with 5 assists as well, and we might see him run away with the Premier League Golden Boot by the end of the season.
The likes of Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and Bernado Silva have played a huge part in Aguero's blistering form this season, and that takes me to the best forward in the league currently, Raheem Sterling.
#1 Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
The top 2 spots are shared with players from the same club. Surprising, right? Wrong. Pep Guardiola has transformed this Manchester City side. And the fact that they have outscored every top European club this season speaks volume.
Just when the season is about to hit the final stages, Raheem Sterling has found his goal scoring traits. He has arguably been the most consistent player for Manchester City this season, as he torments opposition defenders with his blistering pace, incredible dribbling skills, and a fantastic goalscoring knack.
No defender wants to face a player like Sterling, who on his worst day could still leave you on the ground, solely relying on his sheer pace. After leaving Liverpool in 2015, he has been able to unleash his true self and Raheem has improved significantly under Pep Guardiola.
The 23-year-old has scored 15 times in 27 appearances for Manchester City in the league, bagging 9 assists as well. His form in recent weeks has won him the top spot, and it seems he is going to be on the peak for a long time from now on.
