#kylian-mbappe

#kylian-mbappe

He is a striker in form, netting well over a goal a game, scoring in almost every match this season. He is leading his club's title charge and taking his country to the brink of the World Cup. Usually this would be a remarkable introduction for any one player. But this season it applies to not one, not two, but three of Europe's leading strikers.

Vinicius Junior is smiling again. Five goals, four assists, and there is a feeling that football has returned to his body this season - fluid, joyful - after a mixed campaign last time round. In Saturday's 3-1 win against Villarreal, the Vinicius who makes Real Madrid tick danced once more. He came away with two goals, and was also the team's leader in dribbles (six), chances created (six), total shots (five), and passes in the final third (46).

"To overtake him is really great," said Mbappe. "But there's still one person to overtake, I think, so I'm not going to celebrate too much. There's still work to be done."

The Premier League title race once again promises to be one of the most exciting title races in recent years. Liverpool won the Premier League title last year with Arsenal managing to finish second once again, for the third time in a row. The two seasons before that were won by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side who were given a tough competition by Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Kylian Mbappe tips Arsenal to win the Premier League