EPL Top Scorer After Manchester City Superstar Scores To Overtake Chelsea Star

According to a report by Sky Sports on Sunday October 11, 2026, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has strengthened his position at the top of the English Premier League goalscoring chart after finding the back of the net during his team’s impressive 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield.

The Norwegian international scored his sixth league goal of the 2026/27 campaign, moving one goal ahead of Chelsea forward João Pedro, who currently occupies second position with five goals.

Haaland’s latest goal came in the 65th minute of Sunday’s encounter, shortly after Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch received a red card for a second bookable offence.

Manchester City capitalised on their numerical advantage, with Haaland opening the scoring before Jeremy Doku doubled the visitors’ advantage three minutes later. Rayan Cherki completed the victory in the 78th minute.

The result maintained Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League campaign, with Enzo Maresca’s side winning all six of their opening league matches.

Meanwhile, Chelsea striker João Pedro remains Haaland’s closest challenger in the race for the prestigious Premier League Golden Boot award.

The Brazilian international produced an outstanding performance against Bournemouth on Saturday, scoring twice as Chelsea secured a convincing 5-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.

His impressive display increased his league tally to five goals, alongside three assists, highlighting his importance to Xabi Alonso’s attacking system.

However, Haaland’s goal against Liverpool ensured that the Manchester City forward finished the weekend ahead of the Chelsea attacker in the goalscoring standings.

Behind the leading two players, Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki, Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers and Liverpool’s Alexander Isak are level on four goals each.

Cherki joined the four-goal group after scoring Manchester City’s third goal against Liverpool, while Rogers has also enjoyed an encouraging start to the campaign.

Isak remains among the leading contenders despite failing to add to his tally during Liverpool’s defeat.

Further down the standings, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has scored three Premier League goals this season, placing him among several players competing for a higher position.

His teammate Bryan Mbeumo has also registered three goals, demonstrating the attacking contributions of Michael Carrick’s side.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey and Brentford attacker Kevin Schade have equally scored three league goals.

Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier, Everton’s Thierno Barry, Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Hull City’s Mohamed Belloumi complete the group of players with three goals.

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer and Manchester City attacker Antoine Semenyo are among those with two goals.

The latest standings leave Haaland as the early favourite to claim another Premier League Golden Boot, although João Pedro remains within touching distance of the Norwegian striker.

With most teams having played only six matches, the competition for the individual award remains open, and the coming fixtures could produce further changes in the rankings.

Premier League Top Scorers After Sunday’s Matches

Erling Haaland of Manchester City leads the standings with six goals, followed by Chelsea’s João Pedro with five.

Rayan Cherki of Manchester City, Morgan Rogers of Chelsea and Alexander Isak of Liverpool occupy the next positions with four goals each.

Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Bukayo Saka, Pascal Gross, Brian Brobbey, Kevin Schade, Marcus Tavernier, Thierno Barry, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Mohamed Belloumi have three goals apiece.

The battle between Haaland and João Pedro is expected to attract considerable attention as both Manchester City and Chelsea continue their campaigns in the English top flight.

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