Match day 24 saw a drastic change in the dynamics at the top of the table as Liverpool and Arsenal dropped points and virtually ended their hopes of challenging for the title this season. Chelsea took a step closer to the title and dismissed Arsenal out of the way romping to the 3-1 win against the Gunners. Liverpool’s dismal year continued with a 2-0 loss against Hull City and serious questions are being asked of Jürgen Klopp’s tactics. Manchester City leapfrogged both Liverpool and Arsenal and are a point behind Tottenham Hotspur who are in the 2nd place.
With the weekend throwing up a number of surprises, let us take a look at the top 3 strikers who set the goal trail blazing this weekend.
ROMELU LUKAKU
The Belgian gatecrashed Eddie Howe’s party and handed him a rude wake-up call with a 4-goal haul which culminated in a 6-3 thrashing of the Cherries. Lukaku’s explosive potential is well known in the league but his consistency has been lacking which has always been a cause of concern for the Toffees. But they will have no complaints with his latest display as he bulldozed the Bournemouth defence and was a terrifying mixture of pace, power and precision. The display reminded teams of the threat they are up against when facing Everton, especially Lukaku and that will have a huge bearing on the rest of the season.
JERMAIN DEFOE
The Sunderland striker keeps on proving his worth and scored a brace to seal all 3 points against a beleaguered Crystal Palace. His former boss was treated to a show of what exactly he is missing at Crystal Palace. A clinical goalscorer who will be taking chances. Benteke, on the other hand, showed how difficult it is to put away chances. Defoe is integral to their survival hopes and Moyes needs players to get the ball up to him.
GABRIEL JESUS
The Brazilian wonderkid has shown what Pep Guardiola was calling for since the start of the season. He has re-energised the whole team with his infectious energy and his willingness and tenacity to chase each ball and at the same time retain his goal scoring touch. He has taken to the league like fish to water and has scored in both the matches he has started in. Keeping Sergio Aguero out of the team is not a small feat and he has shown his ambition and desire in days after joining his new club.
