Top 10 strikers in the English Premier League!

The striker is the most followed player on the field, his movement is tracked by the best defender on the pitch and every run is tracked by midfielders – a touch of his can make millions of fans go oo-ah!

The most important thing that a striker does is – score goals of course. Goals are at the end of the day what matter!

The premier League boasts of some of the best strikers in the world. With a versatile set of players on this list, you will find a representation from all possible prominent parts of the world.

Didier Drogba

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The man from Chelsea has made huge leaps in the Premier League under Carlo Ancelotti. Last season he outmatched Rooney to become the highest league scorer and more importantly lift Chelsea to the title.

Drogba is lucky to have a mid-field like that of Chelsea supporting him but his relentless goal-poaching makes him one of the best over the world. He has done himself good by controlling his temper (overall, keeping a few incidents aside).

He has continued this good form and seems on the right track this season, with a hat-trick already under his belt.

Wayne Rooney

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Who can deny the talent this man possesses? Wayne Rooney is England’s finest!

Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United has nurtured him into a prolific goalscorer, he scored 26 goals in 32 games last season. He has little success to show at the international level but he has risen immensely as a player after several years of experience at Manchester United.

It was a turning point for Rooney’s career perhaps, when he took over the baton from Cristiano Ronaldo and made leaps and bounds for his absence. Manchester United hardly felt the void.

Rooney has now scored his breakthrough goal after going through a lean patch, hope he will be doing what he does best soon. Score lots of goals!

Fernando Torres

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Inspite of a horrible season for Liverpool, one man who came out without much injury was Fernando Torres. He scored goals whenever he played. 18 goals in 22 appearances says that he belongs where he is. Among the best.

Torres has already opened his account this season with a brilliant volley against West Brom. El Nino has committed his future to Liverpool and the Premier League and he will be a strong contender for the golden boot this time.

Carlos Tevez

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A South American scorcher! When Tevez parted with Rooney to move to Manchester City he was joining a squad that was full of quality strikers. Robinho and Edebayor. He now leads the pack and his performance last season was outstanding.

22 goals in 35 appearances. HE can hit it hard from outside the box and he z can apply the cool finish. Carlos Tevez is an asset if he has another strike partner, he has partnered Rooney and Messi and has stood out. Speaks volumes of the man!

Darren Bent

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Some time back, this man was the butt of some horrible jokes when he suffered lean patches at Tottenham. But last season, Darren Bent poached 24 goals with Sunderland to become the third most successful scorer in England.

Add to that, now he is has opened his account in the England jersey. Many critics say that he can do miracles with a side that gives him more opportunities from the mid-field.

Dmitar Berbatov

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Dmitar Berbatov was a sensation when he was at Tottenham, his teamup with Robbie Keane gave opponents nightmares and Tottenham a sting!

Since his arrival at Manchester United, he has mellowed down a bit but he is still a force to reckon with. Not figuring among the top goalscorers; but he is a great asset to the side.

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Nicolas Anelka

This Frenchman has plied his trade at various clubs in the English Premier league with decent success but now he seems to have found his feet at Chelsea. Unfortunately at the twilight of his career. This might be Anelka’s last season in top flight but if he plays his part and does what he does, you never know.

Anelka is a predator, he has the ability to get goals when a good ball is played to him. With the kind of midfield that supports him, he is going to get goals.

Robin Van Persie

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Robin Van Persie can be up there at the top with the likes of Rooney, Torres and Drogba but his vulnerability to injury and lean patches seem to leave him far behind.

Playing at Arsenal is a different experience altogether, he has to pass like other players. His utility as a player to the team is perhaps more than that of Anelka but its goals that matter on a striker’s resume.

Van Persie can do well if he remains injury free and the we will be able to assess him better.

Jermaine Defoe

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Defoe scored the all important goal for England at the world cup to help them qualify for the knockouts and his performance in the Premier League has been admirable at Tottenham. Playing under Redknapp he has played his part with strike partners Crouch and Keane.

His 14 goals last season were crucial to the team’s Champions League qualification.

Andy Caroll

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It’s not even a month that Andy Caroll has come to limelight but this lanky boy has some presence in the box. His 4 goals in the last three matches have overjoyed Newcastle fans who have huge expectations from this beast.

He is fresh and deserves to be here. His performance against Villa and even Manchester United was delightful. Threatening to break away from defenders and attacking every cross.

Andy Caroll can be up there by next season.