Premier League 2018/19: 5 Top Contenders for the Golden Boot

3. Romelu Lukaku (Manchester United)

Lukaku would want to better his tally against the big teams

The Belgian marauder was at his best in the World Cup. His dazzling contributions played a major role in Belgium chalking up 3rd place in Russia. However, the start to his Premier League campaign has been far from impressive.

Lukaku failed to inspire against Tottenham and Brighton. In the game against Tottenham, he missed a gilt-edged opportunity while he was woeful at the AMEX Stadium. However, he redeemed himself a little by bagging a brace at Turf Moor against a stoic Burnley side.

The Belgian’s goal-scoring abilities have never been up for debate. While he gets truckloads of goals against the weaker oppositions, it is his trait to go missing in the big games which has led to frustration among fans and pundits alike.

Lukaku belongs to a rare breed of strikers who possess pace and power in abundance. A marauding presence in the attacking third, he scores his fair share of headers. Additionally, he is very good at timing his runs and finds himself on the end of things often.

Lukaku would have been ranked higher on our list, if not for his tendency to go missing in the big games. With the strikers above him producing against all kinds of opposition, Lukaku only gets the No.3 spot.