Premier League expensive forwards face Christmas test as all five top strikers score this round, pressure mounts on Manchester United

During the Premier League’s Christmas month, the schedule is most congested, and it’s the key moment for teams to push for points. As high-value forwards, they face scrutiny and must fight hard to repay their fans and clubs.

Eight games have concluded in the 17th round of the Premier League, with five forwards bought for hefty fees this season all scoring goals. They are:

• Newcastle’s new strikerWaltmarte: Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea, scored twice, with 7 goals in 14 Premier League matches this season, transfer fee €85 million.
• Chelsea’s new strikerJoão Pedro: Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea, scored once, 5 goals in 17 Premier League appearances this season, transfer fee €63.7 million.
• Liverpool’s new strikerIsak: Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool, scored one goal, 2 goals in 10 Premier League matches this season, transfer fee €145 million (Premier League record).
• Liverpool’s new strikerEkittik: Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool, scored once, 8 goals in 16 Premier League games this season, transfer fee €95 million.
• Arsenal’s new strikerJorkres: Everton 0-1 Arsenal, scored a penalty, 5 goals in 16 Premier League matches this season, transfer fee €65.8 million.

Manchester United were the last of the big six teams to play this round, visiting third-placed Aston Villa. Their two new forwards, Sheshko and Cunha, faced their tests. United paid €76.5 million for Sheshko, who has 2 goals in 12 Premier League matches this season; Cunha cost €74.2 million, scoring 2 times in 13 appearances.