Top 5 players who scored the most Premier League goals in a calendar year

#4 Thierry Henry (Arsenal)

Thierry Henry celebrates his solo goal against Liverpool

Year: 2004

Goals: 34

Games: 39

Just as Nistelrooy dominated the Premier League in 2003, his arch-rival Thierry Henry did the honours a year later as Manchester United and Arsenal traded blows in the title race.

However, 2003/04 was Arsenal's year and the Invincibles never fell below second place in the table. And Henry brought the fireworks in the second half of the season to win the Premier League Golden Boot.

The most memorable performance came against Liverpool when their unbeaten run was under threat and his second-half solo goal lifted the Gunners' spirits and ensured their title charge wasn't derailed.

The second half of 2004 saw Arsene Wenger's side extend their unbeaten run to 49 games until they lost at Old Trafford. But Henry continued to score goals to finish with 34 goals in the year. He would go on to win the Golden Boot yet again that season even though the Gunners failed to defend their title.