The race for the Premier League golden boot is likely to go down to the wire with a number of forwards gunning for personal glory. Harry Kane, who won successive golden boots between 2015-2017, was among the contenders but is now expected to miss the rest of the season with a significant lateral ligament injury to his left ankle. There is currently a two-way lead for the tie, with Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah level on 19 goals. Hot on their heels is Sadio Mane, with 18 goals, while City’s Raheem Sterling and Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are one behind, on 17. And Chelsea’s Eden Hazard cannot be completely ruled out. With four matches remaining the Belgian is three goals behind the leaders, on 16. The #IndyPL100 countdown Show all 101 1 /101 The #IndyPL100 countdown The #IndyPL100 countdown #IndyPL100 Join us for the complete countdown through the 100 greatest players in Premier League history. Independent The #IndyPL100 countdown 100. Graeme Le Saux A title winner with Blackburn, sandwiched between two spells at Chelsea, the latter of which saw him pick up plenty more silverware. Le Saux oozed quality on the ball when getting forward from left-back and quietly added 37 caps for England. JR. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 99. Cesar Azpilicueta Always reliable and diligent when defending, his versatility has also seen him establish himself as one of the great defenders of the last decade in the Premier League. Rarely injured, the Spaniard has proven to be a genuine bargain since his £7m move from Marseille. He played every minute of the 2016/17 title-winning campaign in the second of his two titles, one of just four players to accomplish that feat (joining John Terry, Wes Morgan and Gary Pallister). JR. Getty The #IndyPL100 countdown 98. Fernandinho The Brazilian has been at Manchester City since 2013 but it’s only in the past two seasons, under Pep Guardiola, that his qualities and value as a player have come to light – notably his disruptive influence and controlled poise. Indeed, his absence from notable City defeats this season have demonstrated his importance at the base of the side’s midfield unit. At 33, he will be sorely missed when he moves on. SL. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 97. James Milner One of the most versatile players in Premier League history, with successful spells at Leeds, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool. A two-time title winner who seems to get better with age. MC. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 96. Joe Cole Outrageous talent and skill some may argue was never fulfilled. But Jose Mourinho nurtured him with tough love at Chelsea, where he picked up three Premier League titles. He peaked in 2006, playing an integral part to that title-winning side, winning himself a place in the PFA Team of the Year and starring for England at the World Cup. His best moments arguably both came against Man United: the solo goal at Stamford Bridge to clinch the title in 2006 and the clever flick to break the deadlock at Old Trafford in 2010 - which would prove to be pivotal as the Blues won the title again that season. JR. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 95. Juninho What a surprise when a 22-year-old Juninho snubbed some of the leading sides in Europe to sign for Middlesbrough. A long-lasting love affair ensued with the Brazilian enjoying three separate spells at the club. LO. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 94. Marcel Desailly The Frenchman was already a two-time Champions League winner and world champion with France when he signed for Chelsea. Formed a formidable partnership with Frank Leboeuf and captained the side. LO. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 93. Arjen Robben A mercurial talent who never truly settled in the league due to injuries, but for a short spell was arguably the best on display. The flying Dutchman could turn passive possession into danger in a flash with his exceptional control when running at speed. Injuries plagued his time in England with spells at Real Madrid and Bayern establishing himself as one of the greats of his generation. JR. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 92. Robbie Keane The 14th-most successful goalscorer in the history of the Premier League. Played for numerous clubs but enjoyed the most success at Spurs, scoring just shy of 100 league goals. LB. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 91. Chris Sutton A gifted goalscorer and Premier League title-winner at Blackburn, Sutton was your quintessential out and out No 9. Never as big a hit on the international stage as he might’ve been but his domestic achievements more than justify his place here. BB. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 90. Sami Hyypia His contribution and importance to the Liverpool defence is often overlooked due to Jamie Carragher’s constant presence, but Hyypia was a mainstay of the Reds for a decade and a key part of their Champions league triumph in 2005, not to mention a much-loved captain. JDM. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 89. Edin Dzeko His arrival at Manchester City, along with the likes of Robinho and Co, marked a new era for the club as it looked to refashion itself into a Premier League giant. The Bosnian helped play a role in this transformation, scoring 50 goals during his time at the club. SL. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 88. Lee Dixon A stalwart of the Arsenal team that won the 1997/98 and 2001/02 Premier League titles. Not bad for a £765k signing from Stoke which also saw Steve Bould join the Gunners. TK. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 87. Nani Emerged from the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo to become a crucial part of the Alex Ferguson’s side and can look back proudly on his five Premier League titles. When he was on his game he was one of the most naturally-gifted players in the league. JDM. Getty Images The #IndyPL100 countdown 86.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The Premier League hotshots have finished the season level on goals scored - but what happens to the Golden Boot now? Unlike the World Cup where the Golden Boot is decided by assists if a number of scorers are level, the Premier League instead shares it between the players. It happened previously when Chris Sutton, Michael Owen and Dion Dublin shared it in 1997-98 and and then again in 1998-99 when Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink, Michael Owen and Dwight Yorke shared the spoils. It was also shared by Dimitar Berbatov and Carlos Teves in 2010/11 when they got 20 each.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. On a final day of drama, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang both scored twice to draw level with Mohamed Salah in the Premier League top scorer standings. The trio end the campaign on 22 goals each with Manchester City star Sergio Aguero one further back on 21 after his strike at the Amex against Brighton. Mane hit the back of the net twice against Wolves on the final day while Aubameyang also netted a brace as Arsenal saw off Burnley. Salah ended the season with more assists than his rivals but will have to be content to share the Golden Boot as Premier League rules do not take this into account. READ MORE: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE GOLDEN BOOT IS TIED?<doc-sep>On the day where Manchester City clinched the Premier League title, the shares were spoiled in the race for the Golden Boot between Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. Aubameyang and Mane's final day double brought them level with last year's winner Salah on 22 goals, while Sergio Aguero finished just one back on 21. Mane gave Liverpool the lead in their final day clash against Wolves, scoring in the 17th minute, while Aguero responded to City going down against Brighton to equalise just 83 seconds later. Aubameyang then broke the deadlock after a gruelling first half at Turf Moor before adding his second to put Arsenal in control. Mane then scored his second to confirm Liverpool's victory. Salah finished with the highest tally of assists - 8- but, unlike at the World Cup, if two players are tied on goals, the award is shared rather than determined by other factors. The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total Show all 21 1 /21 The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total Which historic Premier League teams come closest to this Manchester City side? Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 20. Chelsea, 2007-08 Points: 85 Goal difference: +39 Position: 2nd Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 19. Manchester United, 2009-10 Points: 85 Goal difference: +58 Position: 2nd Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 18. Liverpool, 2008-09 Points: 86 Goal difference: +50 Position: 2nd Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 17. Tottenham Hotspur, 2016-17 Points: 86 Goal difference: +60 Position: 2nd Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 16. Manchester City, 2013-14 Points: 86 Goal difference: +65 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 15. Chelsea, 2009-10 Points: 86 Goal difference: +71 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 14. Chelsea, 2014-15 Points: 87 Goal difference: +41 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 13. Arsenal, 2001-02 Points: 87 Goal difference: +43 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 12. Manchester United, 2007-08 Points: 87 Goal difference: +58 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 11. Manchester United, 2012-13 Points: 89 Goal difference: +43 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 10. Manchester United, 2006-07 Points: 89 Goal difference: +56 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 9. Manchester United, 2011-12 Points: 89 Goal difference: +56 Position: 2nd Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 8. Manchester City, 2011-12 Points: 89 Goal difference: +64 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 7. Manchester United, 2008-09 Points: 90 Goal difference: +44 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 6. Arsenal, 2003-04 Points: 90 Goal difference: +47 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 5. Chelsea 2005-06 Points: 91 Goal difference: +50 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 4. Manchester United, 1999-00 Points: 91 Goal difference: +52 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 3. Chelsea, 2016-17 Points: 93 Goal difference: +52 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 2. Chelsea, 2004-05 Points: 95 Goal difference: +57 Position: 1st Getty The 20 best Premier League teams ever, by points total 1. Manchester City, 2017-18 Points: 100 Goal difference: +79 Position: 1st Getty Mohamed Salah (22 goals, 8 assists, 144 minutes per goal) After a start to the season that fired in fits and spurts, scoring 7 goals in his first 15 games, a hat-trick against Bournemouth sparked Salah back into spectacular form. A run of nine goals and three assists in eight games propelled Salah back to the top of the goalscoring rankings while Liverpool took charge of the title race. However, another spell of misfiring in front of the posts saw Salah score just one in nine games midway through the latter half of the season before re-enlivening his side with a brilliant long-range winner against Chelsea. Salah is on the verge of securing back-to-back Golden Boots (Reuters) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (22 goals, 5 assists, 132 minutes per goal) A rare clinical presence for Arsenal this season, Aubameyang has consistently provided the goal threat for Unai Emery’s side, despite their see-sawing form. During the 14-game unbeaten streak in the league, the Gabonese talisman scored 10 goals and developed a brilliant understanding with Alexandre Lacazette. As Arsenal wrestled with their form, and defence, Aubameyang couldn’t single-handedly haul his side over the line, but continued to score, evening in defeat to Crystal Palace and draw at Brighton. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring (Reuters) (Action Images via Reuters) Sadio Mane (22 goals, 1 assist, 150 minutes per goal) Would need to score a hat-trick to have any hope of clinching the golden boot, but has consistently stepped up for Liverpool during the latter half of the season and taken on more responsibility in Jurgen Klopp’s side. After scoring five goals in the first four games, Mane only scored twice in the next 10 games, despite the Reds continued success. But in the second half of the season, Mane came into a fantastic series of form, scoring nine goals in nine games and rightfully winning a spot in the Premier League team of the season. Aguero trails Mohamed by two goals in the race for the Golden Boot going into the final game of the league season (Getty) Sergio Aguero (21 goals, 8 assists, 119 minutes per goal)<doc-sep>
Premier League top scorers 2018-19: Salah, Mane & Aubameyang share Golden Boot Goal rounds up the top scorers of the Premier League this season, with the African trio ending the campaign with 22 goals apiece The Premier League season is over, and the race to win the Golden Boot – awarded to the league's top-scorer – went down to the wire. Goal has compiled the individual goal tallies for the highest-scoring Premier League players this season. Check it out below! Premier League 2018-19 Top Scorers Liverpool sensation Mohamed Salah was looking to defend his title after a record-breaking haul of 32 goals last year saw him top the charts, and he again takes home the prize despite only netting 22 times this time around. He will have to share the prize, however, with team-mate Sadio Mane and Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulling level on the final day of the season. Sergio Aguero - who netted his 11th hat-trick for the Citizens during his side's 6-0 demolition of Chelsea at the Etihad in February, which equalled Alan Shearer's all-time record of most hat-tricks scored in the Premier League - finished one goal back on 21 successful strikes. A pack including Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Eden Hazard were not far behind. *Up to date as of games played on May 12. Article continues below Pos Player Club Goals =1 Mohamed Salah Liverpool 22 =1 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Arsenal 22 =1 Sadio Mane Liverpool 22 4 Sergio Aguero Manchester City 21 5 Jamie Vardy Leicester City 18 =6 Harry Kane Tottenham 17 =6 Raheem Sterling Manchester City 17 8 Eden Hazard Chelsea 16 9 Callum Wilson Bournemouth 14 =10 Richarlison Everton 13 =10 Raul Jimenez Wolves 13 =10 Alexandre Lacazette Arsenal 13 =10 Paul Pogba Manchester United 13 =10 Gylfi Sigurdsson Everton 13 =10 Glenn Murray Brighton 13 =16 Roberto Firmino Liverpool 12 =16 Romelu Lukaku Manchester United 12 =16 Luka Milivojevic Crystal Palace 12 =16 Heung-Min Son Tottenham 12 =16 Ayoze Perez Newcastle 12 =16 Ashley Barnes Burnley 12 =16 Joshua King Bournemouth 12 =23 Aleksandar Mitrovic Fulham 11 =23 Salomon Rondon Newcastle 11 =25 Anthony Martial Manchester United 10 =25 Marcus Rashford Manchester United 10 =25 Lucas Moura Tottenham 10 =25 Leroy Sane Manchester City 10 =25 Chris Wood Burnley 10 =25 Wilfried Zaha Crystal Palace 10 =25 Marko Arnautovic West Ham 10 =25 Gerard Deulofeu Watford 10 Who finished top in 2017-18? Liverpool striker Salah scored 32 goals last season to win the Premier League Golden Boot, beating previous holder Kane to the top prize. The Spurs forward missed out on the award narrowly by two goals after clinching it two years in a row, with Aguero coming in third and Jamie Vardy finishing fourth.