Football : Who will win the Golden Boot in the Premier League 2022/23 edition Haaland and Salah are the top picks

Haaland is expected to continue his goal-scoring record into the Premier League and land at the top of the charts. Looking back, Tottenham Hotspur star Heung-min Son's sudden climb to the top of the goal-scoring charts birthed controversy during last season's Golden Boot chase. Although he had nine goals to his credit during the transition into the final week of February 2022, Son added 14 more goals to the campaign in just 14 games to tie his tally with the Liverpool striker on 23 goals.

However, Mohamed Salah was always expected to win the race, and fans now do not expect Son to continue his form into the 2022/23 season. To become Premier League's leading scorer next season, the Tottenham forward will likely finish behind Spurs team-mate Harry Kane, Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah and the newest entry in Manchester City, Erling Haaland, who was a goal-scoring machine for Borussia Dortmund. 

Will Erling Haaland retain his form after his transfer to Etihad?

After switching from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City, Erling Haaland is one of the favourites to top the scoring charts. The sports community has the utmost confidence in him due to his destination, the champions, and his spectacular record in the Bundesliga. The 21-year-old amassed 22 goals in 24 appearances in Germany's top flight last season after netting 27 times in 28 matches the year before. However, the fact that he scored 23 goals in 19 Champions League matches is a grand achievement because some players experience a performance dip after switching leagues.

For instance, Timo Werner and Jadon Sancho were plucked from Bundesliga, but their goal-scoring exploits couldn't translate into the Premier League. Another player making his maiden Premier League is expected to be among the highest scorers. So hopes are pinned on prolific forward Darwin Nunez, who Liverpool has sacked after his brilliant spell in Benfica. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo, who still scored 18 goals despite Manchester United's underwhelming performance, might be another name among the toppers, now that their new boss Erik ten Hag has vowed to rebuild the team.

Lesser-known players that are looking forward to a promising future

In addition, a few outsiders might receive more game time and play with increased visibility if a transfer is on the cards. Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus might take up an advanced role if Arsenal uses his services. Likewise, Ivan Toney could stand out if he leads the lineup at a vastly improved Newcastle. Although a Golden Boot seems off-limits, such players can unlock their full potential in the upcoming season.