The race for the Golden Boot in the ongoing English Premier League season 2018/19 season is shaping up as the league enters into the new year.
Prolific strikers in the league have already set their eyes on the prestigious award as they push to finish top in the goal-scoring charts.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, Spurs' Harry Kane and Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remain joint top scorers thus far with 14 goals each.
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Salah regained the top spot thanks to his penalty that gifted Liverpool a slim 1-0 victory over a stubborn Brighton side on Saturday, January 12.
Aubameyang, on the other hand should have extended his goal tally when his side faced West Ham United, but the talented striker drew blanks as Arsenal went on to suffer a 1-0 loss in the match.
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Meanwhile, Kane will have the chance to go top of the standings when Spurs battle in-form Manchester United in a mouthwatering clash at Wembley stadium on Sunday, January 13.
Others players battle to finish among the top scorers include Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard who currently has ten goals to his name alongside Sergio Aguero who has also notched ten for Manchester City.
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Here are the current top marksmen in the 2018/19 season of the Premier League
1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 14 goals, 7 assists
2. Harry Kane (Spurs) - 14 goals, 4 assists
3. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) - 14 goals, 3 assists
4. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) - 10 goals, 10 assists
5. Sergio Aguero (Man City) - 10 goals, 5 assists
6. Raheem Sterling (Man City) - 9 goals, 7 assists
7. Callum Wilson (Bournemouth) - 9 goals, 5 assists
8. Richarlison (Everton) - 9 goals, 1 assist
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