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  "id": 1649885,
  "title": "Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/haalands-main-rivals-for-the-premier-league-golden-boot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:11:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgwjgxend0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Erling Haaland is aiming for a fourth straight Premier League Golden Boot this season, with Mohamed Salah retired from Liverpool. The Norwegian striker has won the award three times in his previous four Premier League campaigns, scoring 36 goals in 2022-23, 27 in 2023-24, and 27 in 2024-25. Haaland's 112 goals in 132 English top-flight games this season make him a strong contender.\n\nThiago, who scored 22 Premier League goals for Brentford last season, could also be a major rival for Haaland's top scorer title. The 25-year-old, who plays for Brazil, had a stellar World Cup and could potentially surpass Haaland's goal tally if he maintains his form.\n\nJoao Pedro, who scored 15 Premier League goals for Chelsea last season, may also be chasing the Golden Boot with his new club, Manchester United, reportedly interested in him.\n\nJoao Felix, who scored 14 Premier League goals for Arsenal last season, could also be a contender if he can replicate his performance. He had a steady but unspectacular debut season at Arsenal, but his contributions to the title win that year suggest he could be a strong contender for next season.",
  "summary": "Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "published": "2026-08-18T04:00:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/haalands-main-rivals-for-the-premier-league-golden-boot-1656618",
        "published": "2026-08-18T06:11:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}