What is the most goals scored in a Premier League season?
ANY Premier League season striker dreams of being crowned top scorer of the season.
Each season the competition is fierce as strikers from all teams strive to win that golden boot.
What is the most goals scored in a Premier League season?
Since the birth of the Premier League in 1992, elite British football has been home to some of the best goal-scorers in the world.
The best strikers to win the golden boot have scored upwards of 30 goals in 38 games.
England legend Alan Shearer holds the title of all-time top scorer in Premier League history with an impressive 260 goals during his career.
He shared the record for most goals scored in a season with former Manchester United great Andy Cole.
They had both scored 34 goals in one season, not the same season, a record they shared until May 2023.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland led his team to a 3-0 victory against West Ham at Etihad Stadium.
In doing so, he solidified his place as the top scorer in a Premier League season and also beat Shearer and Cole’s record.
A stunning debut campaign from Haaland in English football.
Which Premier League top scorers has Erling Haaland beat?
As well as beating greats like Shearer and Cole, there are many other football legends the Norwegian striker has beaten.
He’s beaten Thierry Henry, Christiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah.
The full list of Premier League top scorers is as follows:
- Erling Haaland (Man City) – 35 goals 2022/23
- Andy Cole (Newcastle) – 34 goals 1993/94
- Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers) – 34 goals 1994/95
- Mohammed Salah (Liverpool) – 32 goals 2017/18
- Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers) – 31 goals 1993/94
- Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers) – 31 goals 1995/96
- Christiano Ronaldo (Man U) – 31 goals 2007/08
- Luis Suarez (Liverpool) – 31 goals 2013/14
- Kevin Phillips (Sunderland) – 30 goals 1999/00
- Thierry Henry (Arsenal) – 30 goals 2003/04
- Robin Van Persie (Arsenal) – 30 goals 2011/12
- Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) – 30 goals 2017/18
What did Erling Haaland say about breaking the most goals scored in a Premier League season record?
After calmly chipping the ball over the goalkeeper to secure City’s 3-0 win, the stadium erupted into deafening cheers.
Haaland was given a guard of honour by teammates as he left the field to a standing ovation from fans.
In an interview with Sky Sports presenter David Jones after the game, Haaland said:
“I will go home and play some video games, have some food, sleep and then tomorrow I will come in and think about Leeds. This is my life.”
On Instagram, he shared a post with his 28.6 million followers, he said:
“35 Premier League goals. A big thank you to everyone for the support, nothing happens without you all, we don’t stop here!”
Shearer, who still holds the league’s all-time record with 260 goals, congratulated Haaland on Twitter.
“Couldn’t have wanted it to go to a nicer guy. It’s only taken 28 years!!!! He’s the best.”