Call us over enthusiastic preachers at the church of the footballing individual, our minds are currently boggling as to who will claim the top scorer award come the season’s close.
Here’s five of the likely candidates and how exactly their shaping up.
1- Diego Costa (15 goals)
The Spanish striker has been on top form throughout the season helping Chelsea solidify their position at the top of the table.
Moreover, time and time again Costa have come to rescue Chelsea with his goals at crucial junctures during crunch games.
Chelsea will be banking on their star man to continue his goal scoring exploits till the end of the season, as Chelsea bid to win back the premier league title come this May.
2- Alexis Sanchez (15 Goals)
The Chilean is without a doubt having one of his best seasons at the Emirates.
Moreover, while uncertainty regarding his long-term future at the club have grown month by month, the Chilean remains focused to try and help Wenger’s men to win their first premier league title since 2004.
3- Zlatan Ibrahimović (14 Goals)
The Swede has continued his extraordinary goal scoring exploits at Old Trafford despite being at the age of 35.
The confident Swede doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon, as he continues to defy critics game after game with his excellent all round performances.
At this rate, it will take something special to stop the Swede and it is crucial that his form lasts if United are to secure a top 4 spot or higher position up the table this season.
4- Harry Kane (13 Goals)
The league’s top scorer last term and looks a fair bet to do the same again this term. Although Kane was out with injury in the earlier part of the season, he has wasted no time to catch up with the rest above him.
Also, Spurs have performed remarkably consistently with their star man coming back and hitting form at the right time. It is vital for him to continue at this rate, if Spurs are going to have any chance to win the title this season.
5- Kun Aguero (11 Goals)
The Argentine has had a stop and start season this term. He started amazingly well and then weathered off lately amid constant rumours over his future at City.
Moreover, a straight red card against Chelsea didn’t do him any favours. Although, he is a goal behind both Defoe and Lukaku, considering his overall talent and the fact that Man city is likely to continue to challenge for the 4th spot Aguero looks most likely to finish in the top 5 at least if not, under a second wind of sorts, win the top scorer award entirely with the help of a few hat-tricks.