Cole Palmer challenges Haaland and Salah for Golden Boot: See how he can beat them to it
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Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Cole Plamer in Golden Boot race || Image credit: Imago

Cole Palmer challenges Haaland and Salah for Golden Boot: See how he can beat them to it

Faruq Ibrahim 16:39 - 05.04.2024

The Premier League Golden Boot race intensifies as Cole Palmer challenges Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah for the prestigious award.

The battle for the Premier League Golden Boot is reaching fever pitch as the season nears its climax. Cole Palmer has thrown his hat into the ring with a stunning hat-trick against Manchester United, putting him firmly in contention for the prestigious award.

Let's take a closer look at the remaining fixtures for Palmer, Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, and others in the race.

Cole Palmer's Surge

After his heroics against Manchester United, Palmer finds himself with 16 Premier League goals for the season, just two behind Erling Haaland.

With nine fixtures remaining for Chelsea: Sheffield United (A), Everton (H), Brighton & Hove Albion (A), Arsenal (A), Aston Villa (A), West Ham (H), Tottenham (H), Nottingham Forest (A), Bournemouth (H), Palmer has a real opportunity to make a splash in the title race.

Chelsea's shining light Cole Palmer | Imago
Chelsea's shining light Cole Palmer | Imago

Erling Haaland's Favourable Run

Haaland, currently leading the race with 18 goals, has a favourable run of games ahead: Crystal Palace (A), Luton Town (H), Tottenham (A), Brighton & Hove Albion (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H).

His goals could prove crucial for Manchester City as they aim for the Premier League title.

Erling Haaland of Manchester City || Imago
Erling Haaland of Manchester City || Imago

Mohamed Salah's Title Push

Salah, also on 16 goals, has a pivotal role to play in Liverpool's title push, the Egyptian forward will be eager to add to his tally.

The former Basel forward has games against Manchester United (A), Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), and Wolves (H) in the run up.

Liverpool hero Mohamed Salah Imago
Liverpool hero Mohamed Salah Imago

Other Contenders

Players like Dominic Solanke, Ollie Watkins, and Son Heung-min are also in the mix, each with 16 goals to their name. Their performances in the coming weeks could have a significant impact on the outcome of the Golden Boot race.

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