Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will begin the 2026/27 Premier League season as the leading contender for the Golden Boot, with several top forwards expected to challenge him.
Haaland scored 27 league goals last season and has won the award three times in his four Premier League campaigns. He remains the favourite to finish as the division’s top scorer again.
Liverpool’s Alexander Isak is among his strongest challengers after establishing himself as one of the league’s most dangerous forwards, although his fitness will be crucial following an injury-hit campaign.
Brentford striker Igor Thiago also enters the race after scoring 22 league goals last season, finishing second behind Haaland.
Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 14 league goals in his first Premier League campaign, will hope his second season brings a significant improvement.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro scored 15 goals last season and could benefit from his team’s attacking approach.
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko and players including Dominic Solanke, Antoine Semenyo and Morgan Gibbs-White could also challenge.
With several forwards capable of reaching 20 goals, the Golden Boot race promises another competitive season.
