The 2020/21 season of the Premier League was nothing short of exhilarating. Fans across the globe were treated to a delightful display of football, with mouth-watering fixtures, heart-stopping moments, and an abundance of goals. As the league campaign came to a close, the race to become the league’s top scorer was more intense than ever.
In the end, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland clinched the prestigious Golden Boot with an impressive 36 goals to his name. Haaland, who joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund last summer, had an outstanding debut season in the Premier League. The Norwegian striker’s incredible form helped Manchester City win their third league title in four seasons.
Another player who had a fantastic season in front of goal was Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane. The England international finished the season with an impressive 30 goals, securing the second spot on the top scorers’ chart. However, despite Kane’s impressive form, Tottenham missed out on Champions League qualification for the second consecutive season.
In third place is Brentford’s Ivan Toney, who scored 20 goals in his debut season in the Premier League, helping Brentford secure a mid-table finish. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah finished in fourth place on the top scorers’ chart, registering 19 goals for the Reds.
Newcastle United’s Callum Wilson finished the season with 18 goals, securing fifth place on the chart. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford was in sixth place, having scored 17 goals for the Red Devils.
Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Ollie Watkins all finished the season with 15 goals each, securing a joint seventh-place finish. Aleksandar Mitrovic and Bukayo Saka were both on 14 goals, while Rodrigo Moreno and Harvey Barnes finished the season with 13 goals each.
In conclusion, the 2020/21 Premier League season was packed with magnificent performances, and the top scorers’ chart is a testament to the incredible talent on display. As the new season approaches, football fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be yet another thrilling campaign.
