Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot

Erling Haaland is the favorite to win the Premier League Golden Boot for a fourth time in his career, following a record-breaking 27-goal season last year. With Mohamed Salah no longer at Liverpool, Haaland's path to the top appears even clearer. Other contenders include Alexander Isak, who scored 23 goals for Liverpool last season, and Brentford's Igor Thiago, who finished second to Haaland in the Golden Boot race and played for Brazil at the World Cup.

Joao Pedro, who scored 15 goals for Chelsea last season, and Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, who netted 14 league goals, are also potential contenders. Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, and Manchester City's Benjamin Sesko are additional players who could challenge for the Golden Boot. It's worth noting that only 12 of the 34 Golden Boot winners have gone on to win the Premier League title, suggesting that even top scorers can face challenges in securing the championship.