Top Contenders for the Premier League Golden Boot: March 2019

#7 Eden Hazard (Belgium, Chelsea)

Chelsea FC v Huddersfield Town - Premier League

Goals Scored - 12

The Belgian had been going through a lean phase before the start of February, which meant that he had dropped down to 9th in our previous assessment. After a fantastic start to the season, Eden Hazard's form had hit rock bottom and he had scored just 3 goals in his last 15 games till the end of January. However, he redeemed himself in the month and ensured that he remained in the mix.

Hazard started the month on a high, scoring a brace in the 5-0 win over Huddersfield. However, his team were humiliated by Manchester City in the very next game and Hazard failed to get in the score sheet as Chelsea lost 6-0. In midweek, he failed to score once more as Chelsea secured a memorable 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at home.

With 12 goals from 26 games, Eden Hazard is currently 7th among the top contenders for the Premier League Golden Boot. He has registered 40 shots on goal, 30 of which have been on target and is averaging a goal every 173 minutes played.

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