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Premier League 2018/19 has finally started to heat up as Chelsea, Liverpool and reigning champions Manchester City are at the top of the table with 20 points each. However, all three are yet to taste defeat this season. There are no teams who have 100% record left this season.
While some players are enjoying the form of their life like- Eden Hazard, the Belgian captain is currently the top scorer in the Premier League with 7 goals in 8 matches. Whereas on the other hand there are forwards who are struggling to contribute and score goals for their team.
Here are the 5 forwards who are struggling this season.
1. Theo Walcott
Theo Walcott is a well-known name in the footballing world. The former Arsenal forward is known for his pace and finishing. But the England international has struggled to find the back of the net this season.
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In his 8 appearances in the Premier League this season, he has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists only. Walcott is one of the key players in Everton's squad and if Everton wants to qualify for European football then Walcott needs to contribute more by scoring goals for the team.
2. Leroy Sane
Sane won the PFA young player of the year last season. He scored 10 goals and provided 15 assists in his 32 premier league matches. Considered as one of the best young players, the German international has struggled to find the same form this season.
He has only scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists in 7 matches this season. Although, sane only started 3 premier league games this season. But, looking at the competition in City’s squad it is very difficult for Sane to get his place back in the starting eleven.
3. Alexis Sanchez
Another player who has struggled in front of goal this season is Alexis Sanchez. After joining Manchester United last season, the Chilean international has struggled to score goals. Sanchez has only scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in his 6 Premier League appearances this season.
He has scored 0.17 goals per match. The 29 years old forward was a prolific goal scorer for Arsenal but can the 2-time Copa America winner still bounce back this season? Only time will tell.
4. Roberto Firmino
The 27-year-old brazilian striker has only scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in his 8 premier league matches this season. Firmino scored 15 goals and provided 7 assists last season.
However, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has faith in him that's why despite being out of form Liverpool's number 11 has started so many games this season. Firmino’s lack of goals is lamenting not only for Liverpool in the Premier League but also the Champions League. Can the Brazilian get back to his best this season?
5. Olivier Giroud
Another name on the list of struggling forwards this season is French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud. After having a mixed World Cup with France, the forward continued his drought in the Premier League also.
Giroud has provided 4 assists in his 7 appearances this season. However, the 32 years old has linked beautifully with Eden Hazard this season but as a striker, Giroud needs to score goals also.
With Morata scoring 2 goals in 2 matches, Giroud's place in the starting eleven is shaky and he needs to prove himself by scoring goals.
