5 players who created the most big chances in the Premier League last season (2020-21)

Jack Grealish created a lot of big chances in the Premier League last season.
Jack Grealish created a lot of big chances in the Premier League last season.

Jack Grealish's imminent move to Premier League champions Manchester City has seen a flurry of social media activity, much of it aimed at the terrifying squad City are building.

Grealish is set to join Kevin De Bruyne at City. Two of the best creators in the Premier League are likely to join hands from next season onwards, with Harry Kane looking likely to lead the line for Pep Guardiola's side.

Both De Bruyne and Grealish excel in creating chances for their teammates, and are two of the best players in the Premier League. Grealish's admiration for De Bruyne is well-known, and the two superstars will hope to help Guardiola's side win more titles.

Apart from the duo, there are many world-class creators in the Premier League. On that note, we look at the five players who created the most big chances in the Premier League last season:


#5 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) | 14 big chances

Harry Kane
Harry Kane

One of the best strikers in world football right now, Harry Kane was the best player in the Premier League last season.

Despite Tottenham Hotspur disappointing as a team, Kane stood out. In 35 Premier League appearances, he scored 23 goals and provided 14 assists, and was the league's top goalscorer as well as highest assist-provider.

The England international is looking to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Kane has made his ambitions clear, with the 28-year old saying that he wants to win silverware. Manchester City have been heavily linked with the striker, and have already had a bid rejected by Tottenham Hotspur for Kane.


#4 Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) | 14 big chances

Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish's big-money move to Manchester City is getting closer, with the fee rumoured to be around £100 million.

The England international was one of the best players in the Premier League last season. Aston Villa's captain and talisman, Grealish made 24 Premier League starts last time around, scoring six goals and providing ten assists.

An excellent chance creator and dribbler, Grealish has wowed fans and critics alike with his style of play. Aston Villa fans have expressed their disappointment at the 25-year old's departure, but it is hard to imagine Grealish not doing well for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.


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#3 Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) | 14 big chances

Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold was not at his very best for much of the 2020-21 Premier League campaign, but managed to register impressive numbers.

The 22-year-old made 34 Premier League starts last season, scoring two goals and providing seven assists. One of the best right-backs in the world, Alexander-Arnold has been key to Liverpool's success under Jurgen Klopp, and is seen by many as the future captain of the club.

An unfortunate injury saw the England international miss Euro 2020. A fit and firing Alexander-Arnold is a dangerous player, with his excellent passing and crossing ability crucial to Liverpool's style of play.


#2 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) | 19 big chances

Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne

It is frightening to imagine a Manchester City attack led by Harry Kane, with Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne as creators.

One of the best players in the world, Kevin De Bruyne has showcased continued excellence since joining Manchester City in 2015. A highly creative player, the Belgium international is the most important player in arguably the best club team in Europe.

De Bruyne made 23 Premier League starts last season, scoring six goals and providing 12 assists. He won the PFA Players' Player of the Year for his performances during the 2020-21 campaign. The 30-year-old recently signed a contract extension with Manchester City.


#1 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) | 20 big chances

Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes

Arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League last season, Bruno Fernandes is comfortably Manchester United's talisman.

The Portugal international has had a transformative impact since joining the club in January 2020 from Sporting CP. Many have compared his transfer to that of Eric Cantona. Nearly every Manchester United attack last season had the midfielder's involvement.

In 35 Premier League appearances, Fernandes scored 18 goals and provided 12 assists. The 26-year old is Manchester United's main creator, and without him the team do not look at their very best.


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