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1. Leighton Baines - 53 assists
The player who finds himself on top of the list is Everton's evergreen left-back Leighton Baines. The 35-year-old is the only defender in the history of the competition to breach the 50-assist barrier, a feat he achieved in 2017.
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He started life as a winger at Wigan Athletic and has not lost that attacker's instinct which can be seen in his crossing, his passing or his delivery from set-pieces, where he displays sublime precision and accuracy.
Baines has been one of the most consistent left-backs in the English top-flight over the last decade but now age is catching up to him. Though he may not possess the same pace and stamina now that he used to a few years ago, he is still one of the most important figures for the Toffees on the pitch.
Until last season, he was one of two defenders holding the record for the most assists in a single Premier League season. He equalled former Everton left-back Andy Hinchcliffe's record of 11 assists in a single campaign in the 2010-11 season.
Despite picking him his landmark 50th assist in 2017, he has only picked up three more since but luckily for him, he still has at least a season or two to play in the top-flight and thus will get to extend his tally even further.
