Gabbiadini could be solution to Golden Boot puzzle

Mark Langdon picks out the value in the top-scorer market

Manolo Gabbiadini celebrates scoring for SouthamptonCredit: Ian Walton

Only two players in English top-flight football have won three successive Golden Boot awards and Harry Kane will be aiming to join the illustrious company of Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry by landing the hat-trick this season.

Kane has kept improving since he was given his opportunity at Tottenham, finishing second in 2015 at odds of 250-1 before a Golden Boot double at 14-1 and 7-1 over the last two seasons.

It could, though, be argued that if you missed the wedding it may be best not to head to the funeral.

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Mark LangdonRacing Post Sport

Published on 1 August 2017inThe Big Kick-Off

Last updated 15:27, 18 September 2017

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