Premier League 2023/24 Most Assists: Players with the most assists after Game Week 18
The game week 18 of the English Premier League saw some big turn of events. From close encounters to upsets, this week had all for the football fans. Bournemouth fought a thrilling contest with Nottingham Forest to the last minutes and courtesy of Solanke’s hat-trick and 94’ minute goal Bournemouth clinched the win.
Manchester United again disappointed the fans with their performance losing to West Ham 0-2 at the London Stadium. Let’s come to the talking point of the article that is assists and there were plenty of them this week and as a whole in the season. Now let’s have a look at the players with the most assists this season after the game week 18.
Pedro Neto | Wolves | 7 Assists
The Portuguese forward from Wolves has registered the greatest number of assists this season after the game week 18. With seven assists Neto tops the charts. He has been instrumental in the attacking line for the Wolves with his crosses and positioning in the box.
Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 7 Assists
The Egyptian forward from Liverpool is second on the list with seven assists too but he has played eight more matches than the first-place Neto. Besides the assists, Salah has also contributed with scoring twelve goals for Jurgen Klopp’s team. He is the major backbone of their attacking line. His combination with Alexander Arnold down that right-hand side is of immense importance to the team.
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Kieran Trippier | Newcastle United | 7 Assists
The right-back from Newcastle comes next on the list with seven assists to his name. With his overlaps and crosses down that right-hand side, he is the fundamental thread for Newcastle’s forwards. Besides, his crosses he also is a set-piece specialist.
Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa | 6 Assists
Next up on the list is the Aston Villa man Ollie Watkins. The English center-forward has racked up six assists to his name. Besides the assists, Watkins has also netted the ball nine times this season. Though he plays in a center-forward position, his role is more of a No.10 driving opponents and creating spaces.
Bukayo Saka |Arsenal | 6 Assists
Next up on the list is Bukayo Saka, the wonder boy from Arsenal. Saka too has racked up six assists this season along with six assists. He has improved hugely in the last few seasons for Arsenal. After a superb 2022-2023 season, he has continued his good form this season. Besides, he has also racked up five goals for his team.
Julian Alvarez | Man City | 6 Assists
Though Julian Alvarez hasn’t had as many chances, he has made use of most of his chances. So far in the league he has scored six assists and four assists. He has always played as a second fiddle to Erling Haaland, yet he has made a name for himself with his versatility. For Argentina, he plays as a typical No.9 but in City, he has played in the wings as well as an attacking midfielder.
Pascal Grob | Brighton | 6 Assists
The German midfielder from Brighton comes next on the list with six assists. With Mac Allister’s move to Liverpool Grob has become the main man in the midfield for De Zerbi’s side. Besides his six assists, Grob has also registered three goals for The Seagulls.
Leon Bailey | Aston Villa | 5 Assists
The former Bayer Leverkusen man Bailey has been in superb form this season. The Aston Villa midfielder is next on the list with his staggering five goals and five assists this season.
Darwin Nunez | Liverpool | 5 Assists
The Liverpool No.9 makes it to the ninth position in the list with five assists to his name. Apart from his acrobatic skills and speed, his ball-playing ability and passing have also been on point this season. The Uruguayan striker is a crucial player in that attacking front for Klopp’s side.
James Maddison | Spurs | 5 Assists
The Spurs midfielder is in tenth position on the list with five assists. His through passes and long balls prove to be crucial for Ange’s high-line tactic. Moreover, his long-distance shots are not something that is very talked about. Apart from his assists, Maddison has also chipped in with three goals.
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Premier League 2023/24 Most Assists Standings
| Name | Matches | Assists | Goals |
| Pedro Neto | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Mohamed Salah | 18 | 7 | 12 |
| Kieran Trippier | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Watkins | 18 | 6 | 9 |
| Bukayo Saka | 17 | 6 | 5 |
| Julian Alvarez | 17 | 6 | 4 |
| Pascal Grob | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| Leon Bailey | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Darwin Nunez | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| James Maddison | 11 | 5 | 3 |