As the pre-season winds down and the summer transfer window continues its busy pace, the return of Premier League football is just around the corner. Last season, Arne Slot’s Liverpool comfortably claimed the title, but the arrival of fresh striking talent could shake things up this time.
Having a reliable centre-forward often makes all the difference—whether it’s helping a mid-table team push for European qualification, steering clear of relegation, or narrowly clinching the title.
This summer, Arsenal secured Viktor Gyokeres, Chelsea added Joao Pedro, and Manchester United are close to signing Benjamin Sesko. Supporters of these clubs will be hoping their new forwards can lead them to success.
But how many goals might these players score in the 2025/26 Premier League season? To answer that, we turned to AI, which has predicted the top ten goalscorers for the upcoming campaign.
1. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 28 goals
Haaland, Manchester City’s prolific striker, is tipped to finish as the Premier League’s top scorer next May. AI highlights his consistent scoring ability demonstrated by 36 goals in 2022-23 and 27 in 2023-24, powered by his finishing, strength, and the team’s creativity under Pep Guardiola. Despite a slight dip last season, the 25-year-old Norwegian is expected to bounce back with 28 goals.
2. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) – 22 goals
Scandinavian forwards have been highly sought after, and Isak embodies the modern striker archetype. Predicted to net 22 goals, just one less than last season, his future could be influenced by a possible Liverpool move, but under Eddie Howe, he is set to remain Newcastle’s main goal threat.
3. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal) – 20 goals
Arsenal has long needed a consistent scoring threat, and 27-year-old Gyokeres might be the solution. With 54 goals across competitions previously, there are questions about his adaptation to the Premier League. However, AI considers him ideal for Mikel Arteta’s system, especially given Arsenal’s creative midfielders like Ødegaard and Saka, which should provide plenty of chances.
4. Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) – 18 goals
Manchester United sought more firepower this summer, leading to the signing of Mbeumo. Whether he can maintain his impressive goal output remains to be seen, but AI predicts he will flourish in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation, supported by Bruno Fernandes, to score 18 goals.
5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 17 goals
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has been a reliable scorer and one of the world’s best wingers. AI forecasts 17 goals for the 33-year-old Egyptian, a somewhat modest return, but he remains a crucial part of Slot’s title-winning team, especially after renewing his contract.
6. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) – 16 goals
Watkins, admired by Ruben Amorim, has been Aston Villa’s top scorer since 2020. Expected to score 16 goals next season, AI notes his aerial prowess and work rate but places him below Salah due to Villa’s less potent attack and lack of penalty duties.
7. Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) – 15 goals
One of the summer’s headline transfers, Sesko, 22, prefers Manchester United amid interest from Newcastle. After scoring 13 league goals last season, AI predicts a rise to 15 as he adapts to the Premier League.
8. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) – 14 goals
Palmer, who moved to Chelsea in 2023, has quickly become a key player. With 15 goals last season, AI expects 14 this time, crediting his versatility, penalty duties, and flair in Enzo Maresca’s system despite increased competition.
9. Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur) – 13 goals
Tottenham’s record signing from Bournemouth in 2024, Solanke has yet to fully prove himself. AI points to his hold-up play and finishing but flags inconsistency, projecting 13 goals.
10. Joao Pedro (Chelsea) – 11 goals
Although not widely seen as a primary scorer, Brazilian Joao Pedro is predicted to net 11 goals despite competition from teammates Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson. At just 23, he has potential to become a top Premier League striker under Maresca.
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