In the 2025-26 Premier League season, Erling Haaland of Manchester City is leading the scoring charts, currently sitting at 5 goals and ahead of his nearest challengers. CanLinkCup has the inside track on who’s pouncing on every chance and which players are hot in the race for the Golden Boot.
Top scorer standings so far
Erling Haaland is the man to beat at the moment. After several matchdays, he has broken clear at the top, pulling ahead of those trying to catch up. Just behind him are Viktor Gyökeres and Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth), both with 3 goals. The chase is on, and the gap is slim enough to add drama.
Other players like João Pedro and Mohamed Salah are also among those with multiple goals, but as things stand, Haaland is leading the pack.
What makes Haaland’s start impressive
To appreciate why he’s ahead, here are some highlights:
- Efficiency: He’s converted plenty of his chances and is maintaining a strong goals-per-game rate.
- Consistency: Haaland has started well across the opening fixtures, which keeps him in Golden Boot conversations early.
- Backing from his team: Manchester City continues to create chances – quality supply lines.
Other contenders to watch
Even though Haaland is top now, a number of others could threaten if they find a hot streak:
- Viktor Gyökeres: Strong early form at Arsenal, showing he can convert chances and help the team when needed.
- Antoine Semenyo: Bournemouth’s main attacking threat – he has the pace and finishing to make goals when opportunities arise.
- João Pedro and Salah: Both have pedigree and know how to score in bursts. If they catch fire, they could climb up very quickly.
Golden Boot history and what this start usually means
Looking back at previous seasons:
- Last season, Mohamed Salah secured the Golden Boot with 29 goals.
- Before that, Erling Haaland won it in both 2023-24 and 2022-23, often with high goal tallies.
Early season leads don’t always guarantee the top scorer at the end—but being ahead like Haaland is now puts you in a strong position.
Key factors that will shape the race
Several things matter as the season progresses:
- Injuries & rotation: Big clubs rotate heavily. If Haaland or Salah miss games, that could swing things.
- Fixture difficulty: Some upcoming fixtures are tougher; players facing strong defences may see goal opportunities dry up.
- Form & momentum: If a player hits form, goals tend to come in bursts. Watch for scoring streaks.
- Support from the team: How well is the midfield / wing support functioning? Chances created matter.
Conclusion
Erling Haaland is the current EPL top scorer this season, leading the Golden Boot race with 5 goals, followed by Viktor Gyökeres and Antoine Semenyo. CanLinkCup will be keeping tabs as the competition heats up—because in the Premier League, things can change fast.
If you want, I can also pull up stats showing who has the most goals + assists, or predictions for who might win the Golden Boot based on current form.
