Despite being absent from the scoring sheet in Liverpool's last match against Arsenal in the English Premier League, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah continues to maintain his second-place position in the European Golden Shoe race with 28 goals this season. Although he didn’t add any new goals in this match, his impressive numbers ensure his place at the top of the competition for this prestigious award.

In the Premier League, Salah leads the top scorers with a 5-goal lead over Alexander Isak of Newcastle and 7 goals ahead of Norwegian Erling Haaland of Manchester City. It is well known that the Golden Shoe race is calculated based on points, with players in the top leagues earning two points for each goal, putting Salah in a very strong position with 56 points.

However, the competition is intensifying, with Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres of Sporting Lisbon leading the race with 38 goals (57 points), narrowing the gap between him and Salah. The competition isn’t just between Gyökeres and Salah, as Frenchman Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid has raised his tally to 27 goals after a stunning hat-trick in the recent Clasico against Barcelona, earning 54 points and closing in on the top spot.

Here is the current standings in the European Golden Shoe race:

Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting Lisbon) – 38 goals – 57 points

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 28 goals – 56 points

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – 27 goals – 54 points

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 25 goals – 50 points

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 24 goals – 48 points

Matteo Retegui (Atalanta) – 24 goals – 48 points

As these players approach the top spots, it is clear that the race for the Golden Shoe will remain open until the final moments of the season. The close points between the top scorers ensure that the upcoming matches will be thrilling and filled with significant challenges.

This intense competition reflects the high level of performance being shown by players in Europe's top leagues, where big clubs race towards the top and the battle for goals is equally heated. All eyes are now on the remaining matches, as everyone eagerly awaits to see who will claim the prestigious Golden Shoe award this season. Mohamed Salah remains one of the top contenders for this highly coveted prize.

As the season draws to a close, the excitement intensifies with every match, as each goal could shift the balance, making the outcome of the Golden Shoe race unpredictable until the very last moment.