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The new season started 2 months ago, and many fans have already started predicting the top four teams, and teams that will be relegated. However, a few predictions can't be made just yet.
Manchester United might be sitting at a dismal 10th position, but with the players they have, and with a manager like Jose Mourinho at the helm of affairs, nothing is impossible. Real Madrid is at 7th, but with world-class players like Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, nobody can predict anything.
Bayern Munich is in 4th position (it isn't bad, but in a league which has always been dominated by them, it is a bit of a surprise) and has managed just one victory in their last 5 games, across all competitions.
On the other hand, you have teams like Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth who have stunned everybody. In the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund have been sensational and not lost anything. This is because of Jadon Sancho's play-making skills and Paco Alcacer's goal scoring form.
Talking about goal scoring form, there have been some duos in Europe's top 5 leagues that have been wreaking havoc and scoring goals for fun. In this article, we shall have a look at the top 5 goal scoring duos of the current season.
Note: Only league competitions have been considered.
#5 Wissam Ben Yedder and Andre Silva (12 goals)
The Sevilla duo have been in red hot form, and have lit up LaLiga this season. They have been the most prolific goal scoring duo in the league. They have averaged 102.75 minutes per goal. Portuguese youngster, Andre Silva has scored 7 goals in 9 games, and is currently, playing on loan from AC Milan.
On the other hand, French player Wissam Ben Yedder has scored an impressive 5 goals in 7 games. He has also assisted on 2 occasions, and the way both have played is the main reason for Sevilla's great start to the season.
Their scintillating performances helped them pull off a stunning 3-0 victory against Real Madrid in this year's LaLiga.
All stats via Transfermarkt
#4 Luka Jovic and Sebastian Haller (12 goals)
This duo wouldn't have been close to this list a week back, but they scored a combined 7 goals in their last Bundesliga game, and that has let them enter the list. Luka Jovic scored an inhumane 5 goals, while Sebastian Haller netted twice. 20 year old Luka Jovic has scored 7 goals in 247 minutes, spread out across 6 games. He also has an assist to go with the goals, and has been in great form.
His partner in crime, Sebastian Haller has scored an impressive 5 goals in 8 games, and has also assisted on 6 occasions. These stats have ensured that he is near the top of the playmakers list and the goal scorers list. The Eintracht Frankfurt duo has averaged 72.41 minutes per goal.
Their form will be crucial for the team's chances of clinching a Champions League berth for the next season.
#3 Paco Alcacer and Marco Reus (12 goals)
Borussia Dortmund has been in sensational form this season, and it looks like they have omitted a word from their dictionary - losing. They haven't lost a single game this season and drawn on only 2 occasions. This has been due to a deadly attack. They have in form Spanish striker, Paco Alcacer, and he has been the main reason for the team's incredible form.
He has netted 7 goals in 126 minutes, spread over 4 games, and even scored a hat-trick off the bench. Their talismanic skipper, Marco Reus has scored 5 goals in 8 games, and has also provided 5 assists.
They have been deadly, and it is because of them and others like Pulisic and Sancho, that they are on top of the Bundesliga and their Champions League group.
They have scored a goal every 67.33 minutes, and should they continue their form, they might help the team achieve the impossible.
#2 Nicolas Pepe and Jonathan Bamba (14 goals)
This bright and young duo feature on the list, and perhaps are the most shocking one on the list. Nicolas Pepe is a 23 year old and is being chased by top clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Arsenal. These clubs are world class, and when they want a youngster, it is obvious that he possesses talent in abundance.
His mate Jonathan Bamba has gone under the radar, but has been as good. Both of them have scored 7 goals each, but it is the assists column that puts Pepe on top. Pepe has a staggering 6 assists, while his partner has one.
They have scored a total of 14 goals in 10 games for Lille. Their outrageous form has helped Lille sit in 2nd position on the Ligue 1 table. Coincidentally, they both are of French-Ivorian descent.
#1 Neymar and Kylian Mbappe (17 goals)
This was expected all along, wasn't it? In fact, a few of you might have clicked the list to see the other players present on the list and not the top duo. Neymar and Mbappe are 2 of the most valuable players in the world, and when they play in the weakest of the top 5 leagues, it is expected that they will be on top.
The PSG duo have scored a combined 17 goals, and both the players have contributed about the same number of the goals. Neymar has played 8 games and scored 8 goals, to go with 4 assists.
On the other hand, the France star has scored 9 goals and assisted thrice in just 6 games. Those are mind boggling stats, and it is understandable why they are yet to lose in Ligue 1.
They have averaged 70.04 minutes per goal, but scoring goals in the French league won't prove their mettle. Only if they move out of France can they realize their true potential.
