The Premier League 2026/27 top scorers' race already has a familiar name at the summit. As Matchweek 6 approaches, Erling Haaland is leading the Golden Boot standings with five goals for Manchester City.
The Norwegian striker has found the net in four consecutive league matches after failing to score on the opening weekend. His latest goals have helped Manchester City maintain a perfect start to the campaign, with Pep Guardiola's side winning all five of their opening fixtures.
Haaland leads the Premier League scoring charts
Haaland currently sits at the top of the Premier League top scorers table with five goals.
After a quiet opening game, the Manchester City forward has responded in emphatic fashion, scoring in each of his next four league appearances. His consistency has once again made him the early favourite for the 2026/27 Premier League Golden Boot.
The striker has already won the Premier League scoring title three times in the last four seasons, making him the obvious benchmark for the rest of the division.
Isak is Haaland's closest challenger
Just behind Haaland is Alexander Isak, who has scored four goals for Liverpool. The Swedish forward has made an excellent start to his Liverpool career and has already surpassed the three goals he managed in 14 Premier League appearances during the 2025/26 campaign. His four goals have come from just seven shots on target, highlighting his efficiency in front of goal.
Isak also scored Liverpool's only goal in their 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in Matchweek 5, keeping Arne Slot's side in touch with the leading teams.
A group of players on three goals
The battle behind Haaland and Isak is particularly competitive. Several players have already reached three goals, including Bruno Fernandes, Brian Brobbey, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Rayan Cherki, Pascal Groß, João Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Bukayo Saka.
There are also other players in the three-goal group, underlining how open the race is at this early stage of the season.
Premier League top scorers before Matchweek 6
Here are the leading goalscorers in the Premier League 2026/27 before the sixth round of fixtures:
5 goals: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
4 goals: Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
3 goals: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Pascal Groß (Brighton), João Pedro (Chelsea), Morgan Rogers (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
2 goals: Mohamed Belloumi (Hull City), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) and several others.
Haaland vs Isak: the early Golden Boot battle
The first five rounds have already produced an interesting duel between Haaland and Isak.
Haaland currently has a one-goal advantage, while Isak is showing that he could become one of the main challengers for the Golden Boot. With the season still in its early stages, the gap between the two could change quickly.
Behind them, the group of players on three goals includes several attacking stars who could enter the race with just one strong run of form.
What to expect from Matchweek 6
The sixth round could bring further changes to the Premier League top scorers' standings. Haaland will look to continue his scoring streak with Manchester City, while Isak will aim to add to his four-goal tally with Liverpool.
With only one goal separating the two leading scorers, the Golden Boot race is already taking shape — but the number of contenders means there is still plenty of time for the standings to change. For now, though, Haaland is the man to catch.