Top contenders for the Premier League Golden Boot: October 2018

Modified Oct 04, 2018 17:27 GMT

Salah won the Golden Boot last season but has been slow off the blocks this time

#7 Romelu Lukaku (Belgium, Manchester United)

Watford FC v Manchester United - Premier League

Goals Scored: 4

Romelu Lukaku started his first league game from the bench and played just 23 minutes without scoring. Subsequently, he has played every minute of every game for United this season. His first goal came in the defeat to Brighton in United’s second game of the season. After enduring a disappointing night at Old Trafford against Spurs, he returned to his goal scoring form against Burnley, scoring both goals in the win. He scored again in the victory against Watford in the very next game. Since then, Lukaku has not found the back of the net in the last two games in the Premier League and 5 games in all competitions. It is a bit of a headache both for him and his manager, as United are currently 10th in the league.

Last season, Lukaku scored 16 goals from 34 appearances in the Premier League. It is a modest return for a player who has cost a lot of money and the Belgian has hit better in the colours of Everton in the Premier League previously. He will be setting up a big target this season and Manchester United will need his goals to have a successful season.

The Belgian has already registered 18 shots this season, with 9 of them on target. He has also hit the woodwork once. Unfortunately, he has also missed 4 big chances. His goals to game return is also a moderate 0.57. Lukaku needs to improve if he harvests any hopes of getting his hands on the Golden Boot for the first time in his career.

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