Predicting the Premier League 2022-23 Golden Boot race

5: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

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After watching his teammate Son Heung-min win the Golden Boot last season, Harry Kane is one of the favorites to win it this time around. The Spurs talisman has he has won the coveted prize three times, the last one coming in the 2020-21 season, when he also won the Playmaker award.

With the signing of Richarlison, Yves Bissouma and the presence of Son, Kane cannot be ruled out.

4: Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

Arsenal v Everton - Pre-Season friendly

Moving from one end of North London to another. A player forced to play second fiddle to Sergio Aguero, Jesus refused to do the same with Erling Haaland and moved to Arsenal.

The Brazilian has proven what he can do with the limited game time he got at City. Now that he is guaranteed game time, there is zero doubt he will perform. His pre-season performances show that. Not to mention the support he'll receive from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe.

3: Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)

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From one Man City departure to another. Raheem Sterling has been one of the best wingers in the league in the past few years. He shone at both his previous clubs and Chelsea won't be an exception. With Mason Mount creating chances for fun, Jorginho's sublime passes and Ben Chilwell and Reece James on the wings, Sterling is sure to be one of the top players in the Golden Boot race.

The English forward scored 13 goals and assisted six more in 30 Premier League games for City last season.

2: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

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For anyone familiar with football over the past few years, Erling Haaland's inclusion requires no explanation. From the moment this Norwegian goal machine made his Borussia Dortmund debut, his potential was clear for all to see. His goalscoring exploits have since made him one of Europe's top young talents.

Manchester City won the lottery and got him at a discounted price. With Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden as the supporting cast, Manchester City and Haaland will have little competition this season

But not zero competition...