Chelsea enjoyed a bright start to the 2024-25 season. New manager Enzo Maresca quickly found the winning formula and guided the Blues to second place in the Premier League rankings. The Italian, however, maintained that his team were not ready for a title push, warning that a slump would arrive sooner rather than later.
The slump has finally arrived, as Chelsea are without a win in their last four games in all competitions (2 L, 2 D). Even amidst the doom and gloom, there are a few positives, with the form of their attacks being the most noteworthy one. Continue to discover the two most in-form attackers at Chelsea as we take a look at the top 10 forwards across the top five European leagues who have scored the most goals since December.
Let’s begin!
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#10 Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid): 5 Goals
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe kicks off the star-studded list, having hit the back of the net five times in eight outings since the start of December.
The French forward, who joined the club on a free in July, last scored in Real Madrid’s 4-2 win over Sevilla on 22nd December. It also marked his best performance of the period, as he chipped in not only with a goal but also an assist.
The 26-year-old has not been at his sublime best this season, but his output has still been more than satisfactory. He has played 26 games for the club this season, scoring 14 times and providing four assists.
#9 Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid): 5 Goals
Atletico Madrid have emerged as strong contenders for the La Liga title this season, and Antoine Griezmann is one of the key reasons why. He has been popping up with crucial goals and assists, scoring five times already since the start of December.
The Frenchman last scored in Atletico’s 1-0 victory over Marbella in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 on 4th January. His finest showing came in the La Liga clash with Sevilla on 8th December. He scored a brace to help Atletico to a 4-3 victory over Sevilla.
Griezmann, 33, has played 26 games for Los Colchoneros in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists.
#8 Marc Guiu (Chelsea): 5 Goals
In the eighth position, we have Chelsea centre-forward Marc Guiu, who has hit the back of the net five times despite playing just three matches since the beginning of December.
The 19-year-old forward delivered a masterclass in his last start for Chelsea on 19th December. In the UEFA Europa Conference League clash against Shamrock Rovers, the former Barcelona man scored an excellent hat-trick, propelling his team to a 5-1 victory. Surprisingly, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has only permitted him nine minutes of action since.
Guiu has played 11 games for Chelsea so far this season, scoring six goals.
#7 Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal): 6 Goals
Arsenal centre-forward Gabriel Jesus has been in fine form over the last month or so, scoring six goals for the club in nine outings across competitions.
Jesus last found the netting in the Gunners’ 3-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League on 1st January. The Brazilian’s most impressive performance of the season, on the other hand, came in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace on 18th December. He scored a superb hat-trick to seal a 3-2 victory over the Eagles.
#6 Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): 6 Goals
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham had a sluggish start to the 2024-25 season, as he failed to score in his first seven games in La Liga. He has since turned a corner, now emerging as one of the most consistent goalgetters in the team. Over the last 40 days, Bellingham has played eight games for Los Blancos in all competitions, scoring six goals.
The England international last found the back of the net in Madrid’s 2-1 win at Valencia on 3rd January. His finest showing, meanwhile, arrived against Girona on 8th December. He scored and provided an assist to help his team to a 3-0 victory.
#5 Cole Palmer (Chelsea): 6 Goals
Chelsea ace Cole Palmer has captured the fifth position, having found the back of the net six times in eight matches since the beginning of December.
Palmer last found the back of the net in the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on 4th January. His most noteworthy performance of the lot came in the 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on 8th December. The Englishman scored two goals in the win over London rivals.
Palmer has played 22 games for the Pensioners this season, scoring 13 goals and claiming six assists.
#4 Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta): 6 Goals
Atalanta attacking midfielder Charles De Ketelaere has played eight games since the start of December, scoring six goals. He last found the back of the net in the 3-2 win over Empoli in Serie A on 22nd December. His most impressive performance also came in that game, as he scored a decisive brace.
The 23-year-old has been in top shape in the 2024-25 season, chipping in with 10 goals and nine assists in 26 matches across competitions.
#3 Sebastiano Esposito (Empoli): 6 Goals
In third place, we have Empoli frontman Sebastiano Esposito, who has hit the back of the net six times in as many games since the beginning of December.
Esposito, who is currently on loan from Inter Milan, last scored in Empoli’s 1-1 draw with Venezia in Serie A on 4th January. His finest showing arrived on 8th December, with him scoring a brace in the 4-1 victory over Hellas Verona.
Esposito has played 17 games for Empoli in all competitions this season, scoring nine goals and providing two assists.
#2 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): 9 Goals
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has been in breathtaking form this season. Since December alone, the Egyptian international has hit the back of the net nine times in as many matches across competitions.
His last strike came in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United on 5th January. Salah’s best performance, on the other hand, came in Liverpool’s 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on 22nd December. He scored two goals and provided two assists in that match.
Salah has played 28 games for Liverpool this season in all competitions, scoring 21 times and providing a whopping 17 assists.
#1 Alexander Isak (Newcastle United): 10 Goals
At the summit sits Newcastle United frontman Alexander Isak, having found the back of the net an impressive 10 times in nine games since the start of December.
His most recent strike came in the 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg on 7th January. Isak’s finest display, meanwhile, arrived against Premier League opponents Ipswich Town on 21st December. He scored a stunning hat-trick to help the Magpies to a 4-0 victory.
Isak has played 22 games for the club this season in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing four assists.
