Haaland NOT in top 5! BEST striker in EPL this season according to Opta data

New data revealed who the Premier League's best striker this season is, with one of the top three sides in the division boasting the star talent and it's not Erling Haaland.

The English top-flight is set to resume this weekend following the international break with Arsenal, Liverpool and reigning champions Manchester City locked in a three-way battle for the title.

Meanwhile the race for the remaining Champions League spot also looks to go down to the wire with Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester United all still in contention.

Clubs seeking to gain extra competitive advantage delve deep into statistical analysis and a new report by Squawka and Opta has revealed the Premier League's most potent strikers.

The assessment harnessed data on xG (expected goals) without penalties, goals, goals and assists, expected assists, great chances created, feints completed, possession won in the defensive quarter, shots, shots placed, accuracy of shots, percentage of shots that end in goal and touches in the opponent's area.

Every striker in the top division was reviewed and surprisingly the top five doesn't feature Manchester City's superstar striker Haaland, but does include Liverpool and Man United players.

Reds striker Darwin Nunez claims the top accolade after being awarded a total score of 78 per cent with all the attributing factors being considered, despite his struggles in front of goal this season.

The Uruguayan has previously been mocked by rival fans this season for his finishing ability but has still chipped in with 17 goals in all competitions for Liverpool.

The study highlighted Nunez as the Premier League's best based on what each player performs statistically on average every 90 minutes.

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins scored