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Erling Haaland will win the Premier League golden boot, but Taiwo Awoniyi’s goals hold more point value.
Super Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi has scored more goals that gave his Nottingham Forest side more points than any other player barring Harry Kane in the Premier League.
Awoniyi’s goals have more points value than Erling Haaland, who sits on top of the Premier League scoring charts with 36 goals in 34 matches.
Awoniyi's importance to Nottingham Forest
Awoniyi has scored nine goals in 26 matches for the Tricky Trees this season. His goals have contributed to more than a third of Forest's points in the Premier League this season.
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Only Kane has won more points for his club with his goals than Awoniyi. It has been a remarkable season for Awoniyi, who is only in his first year in the English top flight.
The Nigeria international joined Steve Cooper’s side from Union Berlin for a then club-record fee of €20.50m.
Brilliant debut campaign for Awoniyi
Awoniyi got off to a good start at City Ground, scoring in his first league match at home against West Ham. He added a second on matchday eight, scoring the winner against Fulham.
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14:50 - 21.05.2023
Taiwo Awoniyi: 3 reasons Super Eagles star will be idolized by Premier League club Nottingham Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi will remain in the hearts of many Nottingham Forest fans in many years to come. The Nigerian striker has made unforgettable memories at City Ground on his debut season.
The Super Eagles star also scored the winner against Liverpool and Southampton before the goals dried up, no thanks to injuries and lack of game time.
However, he picked up form at the business end of the season, scoring a brace against Southampton and Chelsea before scoring the all-important goal against Arsenal that ensured Forest’s safety.
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21:47 - 19.05.2023
ANALYSIS Which relegation-threatened Nigerian will stay in the Premier League?
With Taiwo Awoniyi, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho facing decisive Premier League denouements, we examine their survival prospects and rank each player’s chances of securing top-flight moves if their current teams go down.
Awoniyi can now finish the season on a high when Forest take on Crystal Palace in their final match of the season.
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