The 2024/2025 Premier League season is already providing loads of excitement for fans across the world as we steadily approach the end of the first half of the campaign.
While usual favourites Manchester City and Arsenal find themselves struggling at this stage of the season, Liverpool are re-establishing their title credentials under new boss Arne Slot.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea have also impressed so far, with this season’s surprise packages Nottingham Forest nestling just outside the top four, level on points with Chelsea and Arsenal in 3rd and 4th respectively.
In this article, Soccernet.football focuses on the top ten performing stars in the English top flight at this stage of the season.
10. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Putting his performance in last season’s Premier League campaign into perspective, it would seem that Watkins has endured a slower start this term. Nevertheless, he remains Aston Villa’s go-to man in the final third, having registered 7 goal contributions in 11 PL appearances so far this season.
9. Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
To the surprise of many, Wood has proven to be the deadliest weapon of this season’s surprise packages Nottingham Forest. The New Zealand international has found himself enjoying scintillating form, notching 8 goals so far to put Forest in a really good place on the PL table at this stage of the season.
8. Yoanne Wissa (Brentford)
One of the Brentford forwards who have stepped up in the absence of the Bees’ former point-man Ivan Toney, Wissa has enjoyed an impressive campaign so far. The DR Congo international’s tally of 7 goals and 1 assist have come in just 8 appearances this season.
7. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion)
The seasoned Premier League striker has looked a reinvigorated and reinvented personality in the final third this season. Welbeck’s experience is proving invaluable for a young Brighton side managed by the division’s youngest ever manager. The 33-year-old has scored six times and assisted twice in 11 PL appearances this season.
6. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
Chelsea’s hitman has formed a lethal partnership with Blues starman Cole Palmer and all looks to be going fine at Stamford Bridge as a result. The young forward is looking well settled in west London after struggling somewhat in his first season. Jackson’s tally of 6 goals and 3 assists is sure to increase as the season progresses.
5. Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
Another Brentford forward who has made Toney’s departure seem like a distant memory, Mbeumo has taken on the responsibility of becoming the Bees’ main man. His performances have been inspiring and the goal contributions have followed as well. The Cameroonian has registered 8 goals and 1 assist so far.
4. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Arsenal have largely struggled so far this season, but as has become the norm in the last few years, Saka has managed to stand out. The English winger has registered 10-goal contributions in 10 PL appearances as he continues to provide inspiration for the Gunners this campaign.
3. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Palmer is proving his worth in west London again this season, casting huge shadows over claims of his being a one season wonder. The 22-year-old attacking-midfielder has bagged 7 goals and provided 5 assists so far for the Blues. Although his performances in big games this season have raised some questions, his influence within the Chelsea setup is expected to grow even more in the coming years.
2. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Despite City’s recent struggles, the Norwegian goal-machine is one of the Premier League’s top performers this season. While he has been less influential for the Cityzens in recent weeks, his early form and haul have earned him a place this high on the list. Haaland has notched 12 goals for the champions so far and we’re backing him to score loads more when City regain their edge.
1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Perhaps the most consistent player in the Premier League since his arrival at Merseyside in 2017, Salah is once again establishing his class for the world to see. The Egyptian has spearheaded Slots Reds so far this campaign, making 14 goal contributions as he looks to inspire Liverpool through their quest of knocking Manchester City off their perch.