Erling Haaland isn’t just leading the Premier League Golden Boot race, he’s basically sprinting ahead with nine goals already bagged this 2026-27 season. The dude has played 10 matches and is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down, making it clear he’s gunning for a fourth Golden Boot award. It’s November 7, 2026, and the Premier League is in full swing, but it feels like Haaland is already playing a different game than everyone else.
The Chase Is On, But Haaland’s On Another Level
Let’s look at the numbers after all the games wrapped up on Saturday. Haaland’s got those 9 goals for Manchester City. Who’s even close? Well, Thierno Barry from Everton and Alexander Isak from Liverpool are tied for second with 6 goals each. Barry’s matched Haaland’s 10 games, while Isak’s hit his 6 goals in just 8 matches. Still, a three-goal gap when you’re only 10 games in? That’s a serious lead.
Right behind them, a whole pack of guys are sitting on 5 goals. We’ve got Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers from Chelsea, Rayan Cherki also from Manchester City, Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth, and Nicolas Jackson from Aston Villa. Then there’s Evanilson (Bournemouth), Bryan Mbeumo (Man United), and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) all with 4 goals. These guys are putting up solid numbers, no doubt, but Haaland’s pace is just ridiculous. He’s not just scoring, he’s setting the tone for the entire league.
Haaland’s Historic Run Continues
Is this really a surprise, though? Not if you’ve been watching this guy. Erling Haaland is the runaway favorite to win his fourth Golden Boot. He’s literally won this thing in three of the last four years. The only season he didn’t win was 2024-25, when Mohamed Salah had that record-setting campaign. But guess what? Salah has left Liverpool, and no other clear standout candidate has emerged early this season. As of August 21, 2026, the odds reflected it: Haaland was at -155 on FanDuel USA, with Alexander Isak way back at +850 and Igor Thiago at +1100. The bookies know what’s up.
Remember last season, 2025-26? Haaland absolutely crushed it, taking home the Golden Boot with a whopping 27 goals in 35 matches, plus 8 assists. Igor Thiago from Brentford was second with 22 goals, but it wasn’t really a contest. It feels like we’re watching a repeat performance in the making. Can anyone actually step up and challenge his scoring clinic this year? The Premier League is arguably the most watched domestic league in the world, full of superstar players, but right now, only one star shines this bright when it comes to finding the back of the net.
So, what are we looking forward to? Watching if anyone can even begin to close that three-goal gap on Haaland as the season rolls on. Or are we just going to witness another masterclass in goal-scoring history? This guy is redefining what “dominant” looks like, and the rest of the league is just trying to keep up.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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