Sports · 18 August 2026

Haaland seeks record fourth Golden Boot as rivals line up

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Erling Haaland has his sights set on securing a fourth Premier League Golden Boot, a feat that would match the existing record. Alexander Isak, Igor Thiago, Joao Pedro, Viktor Gyokeres, Ollie Watkins, and Benjamin Sesko are among the players hoping to outscore him. Recent Golden Boot winners have needed between 27 and 36 goals to secure the award.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 August 2026 at 8:27

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