Premier League top scorer's race hots up as Leicester City point man Jamie Vardy tops the chart with 11 goals after 12 matches.
The England international has also provided two assists so far to keep his spot at the summit of the top five players chasing for the golden boot at the end of the season.
His contribution has pushed the former Premier League champions to second on the table with just eight points behind Liverpool.
The striker will hope to clinch the prestigious prize when the season lapses next may but will have other attackers to contend with for the title.
Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham is closely behind his compatriot with ten goals after 12 matches this campaign.
Surprisingly, the forward spent the last couple of seasons on loan at Bristol City, Swansea City and a few other clubs.
But he got the nod from Frank Lampard to play for Chelsea this season and the player, who is of Nigerian descent has been impressive for the Blues.
He has also provided two assists for the Stamford Bridge outfit in all 12 games he has featured in this term - relegating Olivier Giroud to the bench.
Manchester City top star Sergio Aguero is third on the chart with nine goals and two assists after the same number of matches.
The Argentine was denied a chance to score against Liverpool in their crunch EPL clash at Anfield over the weekend.
He won the prize at the end of the 2014-15 season with 26 goals in 33 appearances and will hope he can repeat the feat this season.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's eight goals ranks him fourth on the top scorers chart, while Manchester City's Raheem Sterling completes the top five scorers in the EPL so far.
The 24-year-old has netted seven goals and one assist in 11 appearances - he will be one of the major contenders for the title this campaign.
