The Premier League\u2019s current forwards present a wide spectrum of styles, from explosive wide players to physical centre forwards. This piece distils the facts on a selection of those forwards and what they contributed in recent seasons.<\/p>\n
J\u00e9r\u00e9my Doku remains one of the fastest threats down the touchline. The turbo-charged Belgian\u2019s acceleration over ten yards makes him difficult for full backs to stop. Since his big move to Manchester City, criticism has focused on his occasional underwhelming end product, though there are encouraging signs he is addressing inconsistency in the final third.<\/p>\n
Mohammed Kudus announced himself at West Ham United in 2023\u201324 with 14 goal contributions while operating across several positions. Second-season challenges followed, but his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur has given him a fresh start. His bravery in possession, powerful stride and extensive skill repertoire make him hard to handle for defenders.<\/p>\n
Jarrod Bowen has been a constant at West Ham United since joining in 2020. The England international\u2019s finishing and left-foot shooting have been important domestically, while his Conference League final contribution stands out as a career highlight.<\/p>\n
Matheus Cunha rebuilt his trajectory with a loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers that became permanent after a difficult spell at Atl\u00e9tico Madrid. His performances earned him a move to Manchester United in the summer of 2025. Early signs at Old Trafford point to an immediate impact thanks to his first touch, creativity and goalscoring nous.<\/p>\n
Ollie Watkins has been a consistent goalscorer for Aston Villa, registering 15 or more league goals in each of 2022\u201323, 2023\u201324 and 2024\u201325. His movement on the shoulder of centre backs and his powerful, accurate finishing remain key to Villa\u2019s attacking threat.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, newcomers and redeemers have arrived. Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 has shown glimpses since joining Liverpool last summer after re-establishing himself at Eintracht Frankfurt. Viktor Gy\u00f6keres hit extraordinary numbers in Portugal with 97 goals across 2023\u201324 and 2024\u201325 before moving to Arsenal in summer 2025. Cody Gakpo, Bryan Mbeumo, Alexander Isak, Antoine Semenyo, Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah are all noted for specific contributions detailed in recent seasons, from goal involvement totals to awards and transfers. Together, they form a varied frontline landscape that continues to define the competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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