Premier League: Top 20 most in-form players of pre-season

21.08.26 15:00 English Premier League

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With just one week to go before the kick-off of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign, all 20 English clubs are putting the finishing touches on their preparations. Some players have already shone, sending a clear message ahead of the new season.

The standout player of the off-season has been Joao Pedro. The Brazilian striker has notched up 7 goals and provided 2 assists. Already Chelsea’s player of the season and author of 20 goals in the previous campaign, he’s confirming that Xabi Alonso can rely on him to spearhead the Blues’ attack this term.

New Gunners signing Chrístos Tzólis sits second in the rankings with 1 goal and 6 assists. The Greek winger stood out on Sunday in the Community Shield, providing the assist for Kai Havertz’s second goal and helping his side to a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester City.

Buendia – Madjo, Aston Villa’s winning duo

If there’s one partnership to watch this season, it’s the Villans’ duo: Buendia and Madjo. The Argentine has scored twice and delivered 4 assists, while the Anglo-Luxembourgian-Cameroonian has found the net five times.

Here is the Top 20 of the most in-form players during England’s pre-season friendlies:

1 - Joao Pedro (Chelsea): 7 goals, 2 assists

2 - Tzolis (Arsenal): 1 goal, 6 assists

3 - Buendia (Aston Villa): 2 goals, 4 assists

4 - Madjo (Aston Villa): 5 goals, 0 assists

5 - Calvert-Lewin (Leeds): 3 goals, 2 assists

6 - Evanilson (Bournemouth): 3 goals, 2 assists

7 - Semenyo (Bournemouth): 0 goals, 5 assists

8 - Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest): 4 goals, 0 assists

9 - Franca (Crystal Palace): 4 goals, 0 assists

10 - Mbeumo (Manchester United): 3 goals, 1 assist

11 - Barry (Everton): 3 goals, 1 assist

12 - Thiago (Brentford): 3 goals, 1 assist

13 - Kluivert (Bournemouth): 3 goals, 1 assist

14 - Leif Davis (Ipswich): 2 goals, 2 assists

15 - Schade (Brentford): 2 goals, 2 assists

16 - Ouattara (Bournemouth): 2 goals, 2 assists

17 - Tavernier (Bournemouth): 2 goals, 2 assists

18 - Iwobi (Fulham): 2 goals, 2 assists

19 - Aaronson (Leeds): 2 goals, 2 assists

20 - C. Wilson (Newcastle): 2 goals, 2 assists

Imed Ben Amara |

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