7 players who have scored most goals as substitutes in the Premier League this season (2021-22)
The 2021-22 Premier League season has so far been an entertaining one. With one-third of the campaign left, there is so much that can happen by the end of it at either end of the table.
With so much at stake and with the league so competitive, it is always tricky to score goals. It only gets more difficult when there is added pressure to make an impact after coming off the bench.
Premier League substitutes have been impactful this season
Former Manchester United player and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had mastered the art of scoring as a substitute. He was immensely effective coming off the bench and helped rescue points for the Red Devils on a regular basis.
The league has witnessed some fine performances from substitutes this season as well. A few of them have been quite productive in front of goal for their respective clubs. On that note, let's take a look at the Premier League players with the most goals as a substitute this season.
Honorable mentions: Richarlison, Alexis Mac Allister, Danny Welbeck, Steven Bergwijn, Jesse Lingard, and Yoane Wissa.
#5 Odsonne Edouard & Michael Olise (Crystal Palace)
Crystal Palace have done decently well this season, with 30 points in 27 games. Under the management of Patrick Vieira, the Eagles have shown a fighting spirit more often than not this season.
Forward Odsonne Edouard was signed in the summer transfer window from Celtic and has had a very good impact at Palace. He has so far scored six goals this season, out of which two have come since coming off the bench.
Dictating play 🧙♂️
Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise has provided more #PL assists this season than any other player aged 21 or under (5)
#CRYBUR https://t.co/wsi0oIaDS1
His teammate Michael Olise has done a similar job for his team. The young Frenchman has also scored two goals from the bench, one of which included an equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Leicester City.
#4 Divock Origi & Takumi Minamino (Liverpool)
Liverpool have been in terrific form this campaign and are posing a strong challenge for the Premier League title. They are six points off leaders Manchester City with a game in hand. They have been a united force with their approach and it is not just Mohamed Salah who has contributed with important goals.
Divock Origi has had a knack for scoring goals from the bench, as he did in the Champions League previously. This season too, the Belgian has been effective despite coming late on the pitch. He has scored twice this season as a substitute, including the winning goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 90+4th minute.
Divock Origi has now scored three Premier League goals in stoppage time:
◉ 90+6’ equaliser vs. West Brom
◉ 90+6’ winner vs. Everton
◉ 90+4’ winner vs. Wolves
Another important late goal for Jürgen Klopp. 😎 https://t.co/DIR8r7n50Z
Takumi Minamino, on the other hand, has struggled to make it into the starting XI due to the brilliant form of other Liverpool forwards. Despite that, the Japanese forward has managed to score twice with both goals coming as a substitute.