10 best forwards in the Premier League this year (2020)

#8 Danny Ings (Southampton)

Danny Ings is Southampton's talisman

Danny Ings is arguably one of the most underrated strikers in the Premier League and has made Southampton a force to reckon with over the past few months. The English striker has often brought the Saints to life on the pitch and has a unique set of skills that make him an exceptional asset in the Premier League.

Danny Ings can be lethal in the final third and has the rare ability to create a goal out of thin air. The Southampton star scored an exceptional 22 goals in the 2019/20 season and was his side's saving grace in the Premier League.

Southampton are currently in seventh place in the Premier League standings and owe much of the success to their prolific striker. Danny Ings has managed six goals and three assists in the Premier League this season and remains Southampton's most valuable player.

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#7 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal)

Aubameyang has had a mixed year at Arsenal

Arsenal have endured a miserable year so far and their heavy reliance on the talismanic Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been laid bare over the past two months. The Gabonese striker scored an astonishing 22 goals last season and virtually dragged the Gunners to the UEFA Europa League with his heroics in Arsenal's triumphant FA Cup campaign.

Aubameyang's stunning exploits in the first half of the year made him one of the most impactful players in the Premier League. Over the past few months, however, the Arsenal captain has struggled in the final third and his side has suffered as a result.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang standing with every other player that has scored two goals in both the semi-final and #FACupFinal of the same season in the last 30 years.Yep, that's right. 🙃 pic.twitter.com/ctSO37g8fl

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 1, 2020

Arsenal are currently in a dismal 15th place in the Premier League standings and are in desperate need of a source of inspiration. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has proved his mettle on several occasions in the past and will need to be at his best for the rest of the season.

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#6 Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)

Calvert-Lewin has enjoyed an excellent year

Dominic Calvert-Lewin always had the potential to become a star in the Premier League and has seized the initiative under Carlo Ancelotti this year. The English striker did have a few rough patches at the start of the year but has made up for it this season with a series of exceptional performances.

Calvert-Lewin has hit the ground running with 11 goals in 15 Premier League appearances and his match-winning strikes have led Ancelotti to draw comparisons with legendary Italian striker Filippo Inzaghi. The Everton striker is leading the race to win the Golden Boot at the moment and has an excellent midfield behind him at the Merseyside club.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the first player from Europe’s top five leagues to score 10 goals across all competitions in the 2020-21 season.He's played seven games. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/9Q8KJwataO

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 17, 2020

Carlo Ancelotti has built an impressive squad at Everton this season and Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been at the forefront of the Toffees' success in the Premier League. Everton have a legitimate shot at a top-four finish this season and will need their star striker to deliver on a regular basis next year.

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#5 Sadio Mane (Liverpool)

Sadio Mane is an important player for Liverpool

Sadio Mane was arguably one of the unsung heroes in Liverpool's triumphant 2019/20 Premier League campaign and was virtually unplayable as Jurgen Klopp's juggernaut stormed their way to the title. The Senegalese forward finished the previous season with 18 Premier League goals to his name and was one of Jurgen Klopp's best players.

The former Southampton winger has scored several important goals for Liverpool and has been at his best against the biggest teams in the Premier League. Sadio Mane is equipped with lethal pace and a precise shot and is one of the most intelligent forwards in England at the moment.

The Senegalese star has not been at his prolific best this season but has shown signs of his potential in the Premier League. Liverpool have grown in confidence over the past month and will rely on their star winger to defend their title this season.

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