English Premier League 2026/27 Top Scorer Betting Odds - Haaland the favourite to top score in the Premier League

Despite playing less games than most of the players closest to him in the goal scoring charts last season, Haaland still finished five clear of Brentford's Igor Thiago, who scored 22 goals in 38 games. 

While he enjoyed a stunning season last time out, Thiago is not currently Haaland's biggest challenger. Indeed, Alexander Isak is fancied to be the big rival to Haaland, although if his performance in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Newcastle on the opening day is anything to go by, he will have to improve massively to challenge. 

Haaland's purpose this season will be very interesting for a City side that is looking to move on from Pep Guardiola's time as manager with Maresca installed. Haaland has often cast a frustrated figure on the pitch, although his lack of presence in City building up with the ball has rarely stopped him from being the man finishing a move. 

The focus continues to be trying to stop the big Norwegian from picking up space, but this is far easier said than done. Haaland has proved too strong or quick for many defenders, while his movement and knack for being in the right place at the right time saw him terrorise the opposition last term. 

With a range of big teams now looking to rebuild with new managers, some prominent strikers may struggle with new tactics employed, while others may become even more important as tactics suit their style of play better. 

Can Haaland top score in the Premier League yet again, or will one of his main rivals find the back of the net more consistently this year?