Danny Ings on the charge as race for Premier League golden boot heats up

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The race for the Premier League’s Golden Boot is hotting up after Southampton’s Danny Ings struck twice against Watford on Sunday to move within one of leader Jamie Vardy.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the leading contenders.

Jamie Vardy, Leicester (19 goals)

PA Graphic
PA Graphic

Danny Ings, Southampton (18)

The move to St Mary’s has rejuvenated Ings’ career after his injury-ravaged spell at Liverpool. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a consistent season, adding a cutting edge to a side that made a slow start to the season. He has scored three goals in three games since the competition resumed.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal (17)

Aubameyang's last Premier League goal came in February
Aubameyang’s last Premier League goal came in February (John Walton/PA)

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool (17)

Salah has been one of the key factors in Liverpool's title success
Salah has been one of the key factors in Liverpool’s title success (Martin Rickett/PA)

Others

Martial scored a hat-trick against Sheffield United last week
Martial scored a hat-trick against Sheffield United last week (Michael Steele/NMC Pool)

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