10. Dominic Solanke (Tottenham). The 27-year-old English striker is currently recovering from injury but remains a contender for the Golden Boot. Over the past two seasons, Solanke scored 21 goals in 42 appearances for Bournemouth and 16 goals in 45 appearances for Tottenham.

Solanke's key strengths are his physique (1.87 m tall) and ball control. Tottenham fans hope new manager Thomas Frank will utilize him more effectively than his predecessor, Ange Postecoglu.

*William Hill odds for Solanke to win the Golden Boot: 28/1.

9. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa). Watkins is one of the most consistent strikers in English football. Over the past five seasons, the 29-year-old has consistently scored double-digit goals, totaling 87 in 223 appearances. He has also scored 5 goals in 18 appearances for England, a respectable record for a backup to Harry Kane.

*Odds: 25/1.

8. Cole Palmer (Chelsea). Palmer excels in technical skill, finishing, vision, and composure in front of goal. This explains his high goal tally for Chelsea over the past two seasons (25 and 18 goals), despite playing as an attacking midfielder or winger.

Chelsea recently signed three quality players: Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Estevao. If Palmer combines well with them next season, he could significantly increase his goal count.

*Odds: 20/1.

7. Benjamin Sesko (Man Utd). The 1.95 m tall Sesko is known for his powerful shots, aerial prowess, and explosive speed. The 23-year-old has reached a top speed of 35.7 km/h, just 1.5 km/h slower than the fastest player in the Bundesliga.

Experts consider Sesko the heir to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Sesko's goal tally has steadily increased: 11 goals in 37 appearances in 2021-2022, 18 in 41 appearances in 2022-2023 for Salzburg, 18 in 42 appearances in 2023-2024, and 21 in 45 appearances in 2024-2025 for Leipzig. This explains Man Utd's 99 million USD investment this summer.

*Odds: 18/1.

6. Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool). Ekitike excels in dribbling, finishing, and creating chances. Last season, the 23-year-old scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in 48 appearances for Frankfurt. With Liverpool's supporting cast, the 107 million USD striker could improve his performance in 2025-2026. He started well, scoring in his first official match (Community Shield) on 10/8.

*Odds: 16/1.

5. Joao Pedro (Chelsea). Pedro has scored 30 goals in 70 appearances for Brighton, 24 in 109 for Watford, and 10 in 37 for Fluminense. However, these numbers don't fully reflect his skillful ball handling and precise finishing.

Since joining Chelsea, the 82 million USD striker has become more effective, scoring three goals in three official matches and winning the Club World Cup. Playing further upfield than teammate Palmer, Pedro is considered a stronger contender for the Golden Boot.

*Odds: 16/1.

4. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal). The 27-year-old striker is in peak form. Over the past four seasons, he scored 40 goals for Coventry City and 97 for Sporting Lisbon. Last season, he competed with Kylian Mbappe for the European Golden Shoe until the final match.

The Swedish star quickly gained Arsenal fans' confidence with a stunning header in a 3-0 friendly win against Bilbao. If he continues to perform well, his 86 million USD price tag (including add-ons) will be a bargain for Arsenal.

*Odds: 13/2.

3. Alexander Isak (Newcastle). Like Gyokeres, Isak is at the peak of his career. Over the past six seasons, the 25-year-old has scored 44 goals for Sociedad and 62 for Newcastle. Last season, his 23 Premier League goals placed him third behind Mohamed Salah (29) and just behind Isak with (23). Isak is reportedly interested in a move to Liverpool.

*Odds: 6/1.

2. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool). Last season, Salah won his 4th Premier League Golden Boot, tying Thierry Henry's record. Liverpool recently spent 356 million USD to strengthen their squad. With the addition of younger, quality teammates, Salah could secure his 5th title.

*Odds: 4/1.

1. Erling Haaland (Man City). Haaland won the Premier League Golden Boot in both 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 with 36 and 27 goals respectively. Last season, injuries and Man City's struggles affected his performance, but he still finished third with 22 goals.

Man City has brought in new players: Rayan Ait Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Tijjani Reijnders. If the team regains its form, Haaland could reclaim his dominant status.

*Odds: 6/5.

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