Premier League Golden Boot race: Ronaldo could break into top 3

Premier League returns later this week now that the small break for the EFL Cup and the FA Cup clashes is over.

Manchester United are back in action away at Aston Villa on Saturday and Cristiano Ronaldo will be hoping to get on the scoresheet.

The 36-year-old is currently fourth in the 2021/22 Golden Boot standings, 8 goals behind Liverpool's Mohamed Salah who is sitting comfortable at the top.

2021/22 Premier League Golden Boot standings:

1. Mohamed Salah — 16 goals

2. Diogo Jota (Liverpool) — 10 goals

3. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) — 9 goals

=4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) — 8 goals