Erling Haaland targets fourth Premier League Golden Boot amid strong competition
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Erling Haaland aims for a record-equalling fourth Premier League Golden Boot this season. After securing the award last season with 27 goals, the Manchester City striker faces competition from players like Alexander Isak, who previously scored 23 goals for Liverpool, and Igor Thiago, who netted 22 for Brentford. Other contenders include Joao Pedro of Chelsea, Viktor Gyokeres from Arsenal, Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, and Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United. The ongoing season presents new challenges and opportunities for these players to establish themselves as top scorers.
- •Haaland scored a record 36 goals in the 2022-23 season.
- •Alexander Isak aims to rebound after an injury-plagued season.
- •Igor Thiago looks to replicate his successful debut campaign with Brentford.
- •Joao Pedro finished with 15 goals last season for Chelsea.
- •Benjamin Sesko scored 11 goals in his first Premier League season.
- 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
- 6:11 AMBBC Sport — Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
"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?
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:12 AMHaaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
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?
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 6:11 AMHaaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
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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