Top Contenders for the Premier League Golden Boot: March 2019

#5 Sadio Mane (Senegal, Liverpool)

Liverpool FC v Watford FC - Premier League

Goals Scored - 14

The Senegalese's rise this month has been sensational, as he went from being 8th at the start of February to 5th at the start of March. After a stellar end to the month of January, Sadio Mane continued his good form into February, scoring in the 1-1 draw against West Ham. He was on the scoresheet again in the following game, scoring another goal as Liverpool won 3-0 against Bournemouth.

After failing to continue his goalscoring run against Manchester United last weekend, Mane scored a brace this midweek against Watford, inspiring Liverpool to a thumping 5-0 win. He now has recorded 52 shots on goal, 31 of which have been on target. He is currently averaging a goal every 157 minutes played in the Premier League.

With 14 goals from 26 games, the Senegalese is 5th among the top contenders for the Premier League Golden Boot at the start of March.

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