Premier League Golden Boot Race: Haaland Leads Hunt for Award After Hot Start

• Erling Haaland is leading the race for the Premier League Golden Boot
• The Man City ace has already scored six goals so far in just four outings
• Haaland won the award last season after he found the back of the net 36 times

The 2023/24 Premier League campaign has kicked off in earnest, with four matches already played.

The league's top marksmen have wasted no time to show what fans can expect, with some stellar performances witnessed in recent weeks.

A number of them have seemingly set their sights on the Golden Boot award, with many keen to cart home the prestigious gong at the end of the season.

According to Marca, Erling Haaland picked the award on his debut in the Premier League last season.

The Manchester City hotshot found the back of the net 36 times to beat Harry Kane to the accolade with six goals.

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Haaland leads hunt for Golden Boot

Haaland has wasted no time showing why he is the man to beat to the award once again this season after another hot start.

The Norwegian ace has already bagged six goals in City's opening four games, with the tally having him leading the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.

TalkSPORT reports that the former Borussia Dortmund star grabbed a brace on the opening day of the season against Burnley.

He had a chance to net another brace against Sheffield United but missed a penalty during the tie.

However, he made amends for his miss by scoring a hat-trick during Man City's weekend clash against Fulham.

Who are the other top scorers?

Haaland is sure to face stiff competition for the Golden Boot, with a host of other players proving they have an eye for the net.

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Brighton's Evan Ferguson and Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo have been impressive so far, with the duo having four goals each.

Ferguson smashed a hat-trick during Brighton's last outing against Newcastle United.

Meanwhile, there are five players all tied on three goals, including Tottenham ace Song Heung-Min and Odsonne Edouard of Crystal Palace.

Premier League 2023/24 Golden Boot race:

1: Erling Haaland (Man City) - 6 goals

2= Evan Ferguson (Brighton) - 4 goals

2= Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) - 4 goals

4= Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest) - 3 goals

4= Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) - 3 goals

4= Solly March (Brighton) 3 goals

4= Heung-min Son (Tottenham) - 3 goals

4= Odsonne Edouard (Crystal Palace) - 3 goals

Arsenal backed to challenge EPL title

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester City legend David Silva has weighed in on this season's Premier League title race.

City are among the clubs expected to challenge for the crown, with Pep Guardiola's charges keen to win the trophy for the fourth consecutive season.

The Citizens beat Arsenal to the title last term, with the Gunners losing out in the closing stages of the campaign after a dominant run.