Erling Haaland (Man City)
Erling Haaland, the prolific striker for Manchester City, has been a standout performer this season. With 25 goals in just 28 appearances, he leads the race for the Castrol Golden Boot by a margin of four goals. Additionally, the 23-year-old has provided five assists, making him one of the few players this season to be directly involved in 30 goals.
Phil Foden (Man City)
Phil Foden, a product of Manchester City's Academy, has shone brightly in the midfield this season. Deployed in a more central attacking role by Pep Guardiola, the 23-year-old has contributed to 24 goals, including two hat-tricks, in Manchester City's pursuit of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Virgil van Dijk, the commanding Dutch centre-back for Liverpool, has returned to peak form in Jurgen Klopp's final season at the club. The 32-year-old, who previously won the Player of the Season award in 2018/19, boasts impressive defensive stats, including the third-highest number of passes in the league and being dribbled past only twice all season. Moreover, his 186 duels won rank him second among centre-backs.
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Declan Rice, a 25-year-old midfielder, has enjoyed a stellar debut season for Arsenal since his transfer from West Ham United. Under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, Rice has evolved from a holding midfielder to a dynamic box-to-box player, directly contributing to 15 goals for his team.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Cole Palmer, aged 22, has made a remarkable impact in his debut season at Stamford Bridge following his move from Manchester City. Matching the likes of Chelsea legends Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard, Palmer has equaled the club record for most home Premier League goals in a season with 16.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Aston Villa's 28-year-old striker, Ollie Watkins, has been instrumental for his team this season. With the most goal involvements in the league, Watkins has notched 19 goals, placing him fourth in the race for the Golden Boot.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
Swedish striker Alexander Isak, aged 24, has been a revelation for Newcastle United. With 21 goal involvements in just 27 matches, Isak has become the first Newcastle player since Alan Shearer in 2002/03 to reach the 20-goal mark in a Premier League season.
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
Arsenal's captain, Martin Odegaard, has been a driving force behind the Gunners' quest for their first league title in two decades. The 25-year-old has led by example, contributing eight goals and eight assists while creating a staggering 94 chances throughout the season.
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