Summary
Manchester City player Erling Haaland has started the Premier League season strongly, with nine goals in seven games, putting him ahead in the race for the Golden Boot. None of his goals are from penalties, and he is getting many scoring chances, making him the favorite for the top scorer award.
Key Facts
- Erling Haaland has scored nine goals in the first seven Premier League games this season.
- Haaland's goals are notable because none of them are from penalty kicks.
- He is currently three goals ahead in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.
- Haaland has taken 29 shots this season, more than any other player in the league.
- His xG (expected goals per shot) is 0.27, indicating he has had many high-quality chances.
- Last season, Mohamed Salah won the Golden Boot, but this season he and other top players have started slower.
- Haaland has scored as many goals as the next ten top scorers combined in the Premier League so far.
- The European Golden Shoe race is more competitive, with players like Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe also scoring well.
