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The Premier League witnesses some of the most exciting matches each week when some of the very best in world football take to the field. With several majestic clubs featuring in every match, the English top flight is consistently one of the most-watched items worldwide.
The Premier League has some fantastic creators
Goals are dealmakers and breakers in a football match. There's no rocket science as to why goal scorers enjoy so much importance in the sport. But scoring a goal is just one aspect of the game that requires someone to create it.
The next five names are not just great footballers in the Premier League, but they have also created the highest number of chances so far.
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Note: as on 19.2.2022
#5 James Ward-Prowse - 42 chances
Few footballers in the Premier League have as good a free-kick as James Ward-Prowse. But the Englishman isn't just a dead ball specialist. He is an equally brilliant midfielder who has excellent technical skills and can control the midfield.
There was a demand for his services elsewhere last summer, but Ward-Prowse decided to stay with Southampton. The club haven't had the best campaign so far, but Ward-Prowse has been one of the few shining lights. While Southampton have been somewhat goal-shy, Ward-Prowse has been consistent with his service.
He has made 22 appearances in the Premier League so far and has been one of the most played members. Apart from his chance creation, he has contributed with six goals and four assists.
#4 Mohamed Salah - 43 chances
Mohamed Salah has taken the Premier League by storm ever since he switched over from AS Roma in 2017. Few would have foreseen just how good the Egyptian would become in his second stint in England. Salah has been Liverpool's primary outlay of goals and shares the most considerable burden.
Salah's biggest strengths are his ability to run brilliantly with the ball and outpace the opponents. Cutting in from the right, Salah unleashes powerful shots from his left foot to score a bucket load of goals. While a few critics have called him 'selfish,' he has created 43 chances in the English top flight.
Salah has once again been in hot form for goals and assists. He has already managed 16 goals and nine assists from 22 Premier League games. However, if Liverpool are to mount a title challenge, they will have to rely heavily on their pharaoh once more.
#3 Kevin de Bruyne - 44 chances
The Premier League has no shortage of fantastic midfielders, and Kevin de Bruyne is among the very best of them. The Belgian has long been regarded by many as the best midfielder operating on the planet. There's almost nothing that the Belgian can't do on the pitch. He has been one of the founding pillars of Manchester City's domination in recent years.
De Bruyne's current campaign has been affected by the Corona virus, but he is now back to his usual self. He may have started slowly but has quickly moved up the ranks regarding the chances created. His performances will be critical if Manchester City are to solidify their position at the top of the table.
De Bruyne has played in 18 Premier League matches so far. in a relatively slower season, he has still managed to score seven goals and make two assists. But having regained his fitness, the assists and goal count will likely go up quickly.
#2 Trent Alexander-Arnold - 64 chances
Trent Alexander-Arnold, the only defender on the list, has been an absolute revelation ever since he made his debut for Liverpool in 2016. Alexander-Arnold has already hit massive heights despite being very young. Not only has he been a standout performer at Merseyside, but he is widely regarded by many as the best right-back on the planet.
Alexander-Arnold's greatest strength is his willingness to run expertly with the ball. He has a fantastic range of passes, with pinpoint crosses finding the heads of his teammates. So it's no surprise that the Liverpool right-back has the second-highest number of chance creations in the Premier League.
Alexander-Arnold has already made 22 appearances in the Premier League and has hit the double-digit mark with assists. He has two goals so far, including a beautiful free-kick. He leads the assists chart in the league this season with 10 assists.
#1 Bruno Fernandes - 71 chances
What more needs to be said about Bruno Fernandes! Since his transfer to the Premier League to Manchester United in 2020, Fernandes has been an absolute star and talisman for the club. From scoring goals to creating them, he has done it all and consistently.
He broke the record for most goals (18) by a midfielder in a singular Premier League season in his first full season at Manchester United. He has shown his range of abilities - passes, goals, and penalties and is one of the club's most important players. He has been criticized in the current campaign due to his performances, but he is still the primary outlay for chance creations.
Eight goals and five assists from 24 games are nowhere reasonable enough numbers for someone as good as Fernades. However, he and the Manchester United fans will expect better performances as the club pushes for a top-four spot.
