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#3 Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil is one of the rare breed of attacking midfielders in the Premier League who just love to dictate games with their vision and creativity. Following his arrival from Real Madrid in 2013, the German made an immediate impact in ending Arsenal's nine-year trophy drought with an FA Cup title.
Ozil then went on to rack up 33 goals and 54 assists in the Premier League, proving himself to be one of the best in the business. He was blessed with the ability to create chances out of thin air. The midfielder was able to pick out his teammates from anywhere on the pitch at his peak.
Ozil was also extremely good on the ball, with his touch, movement and tactical intelligence all up to the mark. During his time at Arsenal, he racked up 77 assists and cemented his legacy as one of the most creative players in the Premier League.
#2 Steven Gerrard
Popularly known as 'Mr. Liverpool', Steven Gerrard is arguably the most complete midfielder in Premier League history. During his 17-year tenure at Anfield, 'Stevie G' featured for the Reds over 700 times. He scored 186 goals and provided 150 assists.
In addition to being excellent in a deeper role, Gerrard was also comfortable as the creative hub for his beloved club. The Englishman was the fulcrum of the Liverpool team and the main driving force for their push to glory. From midfield, he had the ability to dictate the tempo and provide a venomous pass to unlock defenses.
Despite not getting his hands on the Premier League, Gerrard has written a chapter of his own with his exploits. He racked up 92 Premier League assists, remaining one of the best in Premier League history.
#1 Dennis Bergkamp
Dennis Bergkamp inspired a generation of forwards with his exploits during Arsenal's glory years in the Premier League. Following his arrival at Arsenal, he helped the Gunners win 10 trophies, weaving his magic into the English top flight.
Bergkamp was known for his marauding runs, superb ball control and breathtaking decisiveness in the final third. He was the most pivotal part of the legendary Arsenal side that won the 2003 Premier League without tasting defeat. Some might argue that the Dutch forward was the best Arsenal player in the Premier League era.
In addition to scoring 87 goals in over 300 Premier League appearances, Bergkamp had 94 assists to his name. The statistics are a testament to his caliber, which makes us keep him at the #1 spot in the list.
