Premier League Most Assists: Players with the most Assists After Gameweek 22
Gameweek 22 of the English Premier League saw a big turn of events. From close encounters to upsets, this week had all for the football fans. Arsenal earned a close win against Nottingham Forest. Very similar to Arsenal was Manchester United who kept their Champions League hopes alive for the next season. Luton Town stunned Brighton with a huge 4-0 defeat.
Liverpool and Manchester City continue their superb winning streak. 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 22.
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Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa man Ollie Watkins is next on the list. The English center-forward has racked up eight 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
Kieran Trippier
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.
Pascal Groß
Pascal Groß has been the best player for Brighton, accumulating 82 points from three goals, six assists, and an additional fifteen bonus points. He’s been in top form this season and may top the list if he keeps going with the flow.
Pedro Neto
The Portuguese forward from Wolves has registered seven assists this season after the game week 22. He has been instrumental in the attacking line for the Wolves with his crosses and positioning in the box.
For some time, he was leading the charts in the list but his recent form has taken him down to the third position in the list.
Mohammed Salah
The Egyptian forward from Liverpool is top on the list with eight assists. Besides the assists, Salah has also contributed by scoring 14 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.
Anthony Elanga and City winger Phil Foden are next up on the list with both six assists in the season till now.
| Name | Matches | Assists |
| Ollie Watkins | 21 | 10 |
| Kieran Trippier | 20 | 9 |
| Pascal Groß | 20 | 8 |
| Pedro Neto | 17 | 8 |
| Mo Salah | 20 | 8 |
| Phil Foden | 20 | 7 |
| Darwin Nunez | 20 | 7 |
| Pedro Porro | 19 | 7 |
| Bukayo Saka | 20 | 7 |
| Julián Álvarez | 21 | 6 |
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