Ronaldo, Salah and more: Ranking 5 leading contenders for the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot

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

#3. Diogo Jota

Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League
Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League

Diogo Jota has been in impeccable form for Liverpool ever since the season kicked off.

Having signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, the Portuguese has got off to a flying start in his Liverpool career. A potent goalscorer, Jota is capable of playing as a centre-forward as well as on the left wing.

Jota displays excellent technique on the ball and is capable of scoring goals with either foot as well as with the head. With 12 league goals to his name this season, Jota is only second to teammate Mohamed Salah in the goalscoring charts.

With Liverpool challenging for both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League this season, Jurgen Klopp will be hoping Jota keeps up the good work.


#2. Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League
Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably one of the best players in football history.

Ronaldo famously re-signed for Manchester United earlier this season in one of the most awaited homecomings of any player. While United have had a mixed season themselves, Ronaldo has continued to score goals with ease just like the years gone by.

Boasting the best goalscoring record of any footballer in history, Ronaldo adapted to life in England almost instantly. He has already scored nine league goals this season and considering his experience and reputation, he is certainly a favorite for the Premier League Golden Boot.

Ronaldo has previously won the Golden Boot with Manchester United in 2007-08 and will be looking to win it once again this year.


#1. Mohamed Salah

Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League
Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League

Mohamed Salah's rise to fame has been meteoric ever since he joined Liverpool.

Having joined in 2017, Salah has broken several club records within just four seasons. Blessed with electric pace and impeccable finishing, Salah is considered by many to be the best player in world football currently.

Salah's goalscoring record with Liverpool has been extraordinary. He has already registered 148 goals for the club in just four years. His debut season is certainly his most memorable one till date. Salah broke the goalscoring record for a single season that year, scoring a mammoth 32 goals in 2017-18.

He has already won the Premier League Golden Boot on two different occasions and looks far from done. With 16 league goals to his name already this season, Salah will be aiming to add several more before the season ends.

Salah's contributions could prove vital in Liverpool's pursuit of the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.


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