From Haaland to Watkins: List of Premier League golden boot contenders

Premier League's golden boot race: A list of top contenders

Erling Haaland, Manchester City's striker, is the frontrunner for the Golden Boot in the upcoming 2026-27 season. Haaland scored 27 league goals last term and has won the award three times in his four Premier League campaigns. Despite the arrival of a new manager, Enzo Maresca, Haaland is expected to remain City's primary source of goals.

Alexander Isak, Liverpool's striker, is a strong contender to challenge Haaland. Isak demonstrated his scoring ability last season, scoring 19 goals for Liverpool, despite an injury-hit campaign. His form and fitness will be crucial as the new season begins.

Igor Thiago, Brentford's striker, finished second behind Haaland last season with 22 Premier League goals. Thiago will now need to prove that his tally was not just a one-season wonder.

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal's forward, scored 14 league goals in his debut Premier League campaign. The Sweden international will aim to improve on that tally and challenge for the Golden Boot in the new season.

Joao Pedro, Chelsea's forward, scored 15 league goals last season. He could benefit from playing in an attacking side under manager Xabi Alonso and hopes to take another step forward in his goalscoring numbers.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has consistently produced goals for the club, scoring 12 league goals last term. To enter serious Golden Boot contention, Watkins will need a significant improvement in his goal tally.

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko could emerge as an outside contender if he maintains his strong goalscoring form over a full season. The Manchester United striker possesses the physical qualities and finishing ability to produce a big campaign, and greater consistency could see him among the Premier League's leading scorers.