The Premier League has witnessed some extraordinary goal-scoring feats, with legendary strikers etching their names in history.
Among them, a select few stand out as the players who secured the Golden Boot with the most goals in a single season.
Let's delve into the exploits of these prolific marksmen, who have left a lasting mark on English football with their goalscoring prowess.
Erling Haaland – Manchester City: 36 goals
The Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland took the Premier League by storm, rewriting the record books with an astonishing 36 goals in his debut season for Manchester City.
At just 23 years old, Haaland silenced sceptics who questioned his ability to sustain such prolific form in the more challenging Premier League.
With 14 goals in 15 games at the time of writing, he is on track to add another Golden Boot to his collection in the English Premier League top goalscorer odds — solidifying his status as a goal-scoring maestro.
Andy Cole – Newcastle United: 34 goals
Before Haaland's record-breaking spree, Andy Cole — alongside Alan Shearer — held the joint-top scorer title in a single season with 34 goals.
Cole achieved this remarkable feat during the 1993-94 season while playing for Newcastle United.
However, it's worth noting that Cole's tally was amassed when the Premier League was still a 42-game season.
Alan Shearer – Blackburn Rovers: 34 goals
Following Cole's feat, Shearer replicated the magic just a year later in the 1994-95 season.
His 34 goals not only marked a personal milestone but also played a pivotal role in Blackburn Rovers securing the Premier League title.
Shearer's goal-scoring prowess didn't stop there, as he claimed the Golden Boot twice consecutively with 31 and 25 goals.
Mohamed Salah – Liverpool: 32 goals
Upon his return to the Premier League with Liverpool, Mohamed Salah faced concerns after a previous lacklustre stint at Chelsea.
However, he swiftly silenced critics by netting an impressive 32 goals in 36 games during his debut season at Anfield.
Despite Liverpool finishing fourth, Salah's goal-scoring exploits earned him the Golden Boot — and he was crowned the 'Egyptian King' by the Kop faithful.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Manchester United: 31 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the greatest goalscorer of all time, and his penultimate season in his first stint at Old Trafford saw him score 31 goals in just 34 Premier League appearances.
His prolific form secured him his maiden Golden Boot in the English top flight and played a crucial role in the Red Devils retaining their Premier League title — while they also lifted the Champions League in a memorable campaign.
Luis Suarez – Liverpool: 31 goals
Love him or hate him, Luis Suarez undeniably left an enduring legacy in the Premier League.
In the 2013-14 season, the controversial Uruguayan maestro netted 31 goals in 33 games for Liverpool before moving to Barcelona.
His goal-scoring prowess and flair made him one of the greatest strikers of the modern era.
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In the illustrious 30-goal club, we find notable names like Kevin Phillips, Thierry Henry, and Robin van Persie — each leaving their mark on the Premier League with their goal-scoring prowess.
These legends, with their incredible goal tallies, have become synonymous with the Golden Boot — embodying the spirit of top-tier football in the world's most-watched league.