5 players with the most match-winning goals in the Premier League this season

The Premier League has terrific goal-scorers
The Premier League has terrific goal-scorers

#3 Diogo Jota (Liverpool)

Diogo Jota for Liverpool - Premier League
Diogo Jota for Liverpool - Premier League

The Premier League has a number of fine Portuguese players and one of them is Diogo Jota. Since joining Liverpool last season, he has been a valuable asset for the Merseyside club.

With his versatility and amazing goal-scoring abilities, Jota has been quite productive for the Reds. In his 42 appearances for them so far, the Portuguese forward has so far scored 21 goals. Of the 12 goals he has scored this season, four of them have been match-winners.

Those match-winning goals have come against Leicester City, Newcastle United, Southampton and Burnley. Jota's contribution will be important in Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp's bid to win the league.


#2 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League
Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United was a significant moment at the start of the 2021-22 season. With his experience and tremendous goal-scoring abilities, the Portuguese superstar came in with high expectations.

United's inconsistency and change in management has affected Ronaldo's performances but nonetheless the former Real Madrid forward has been among the goals. He has scored nine goals in 21 appearances for the Red Devils.

Out of the nine strikes, five have been match-winning goals in the Premier League. Those five crucial goals have come against Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion and Norwich City. Cristiano Ronaldo will play an important role if Manchester United wish to qualify for the Champions League next season.


#1 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah for Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Mohamed Salah for Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

No player this season has been as impressive as Mohamed Salah for Liverpool. The Egyptian has been in sensational form in front of goal with 17 goals to his name in 23 league appearances.

With nine assists registered to his name, Salah has a goal contribution of 1.17 goals per 90 minutes. Using his amazing dribbling, lovely footwork and sensational goal-scoring abilities, the left-footed winger has run riot in the Premier League.

Salah has been a massive asset for Liverpool over the past few years and this season too with his timely goals, he has proven his worth to the Reds. Out of his 17 goals, five of them have been match-winning goals. Leeds United, Everton, Aston Villa, Norwich City and Newcastle United. More such goals will be needed from Salah to put up a strong fight for the league title.

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