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The Premier League has seen a lot of creativity in the 2021-22 campaign with attacking-minded players being very effective going forward. Chances have been created in plenty this season.
With the intensity and competitiveness of the league, it is not easy to be effectively creative on a regular basis. Yet some of the top players have mastered the art of doing it efficiently for their respective teams.
The Premier League has high-quality playmakers
The Premier League possesses a fine set of creative players. These players have contributed in creating chances for their teammates time and again.
This has been helpful for their respective teams and most importantly, been a delight from a fan point of view. On that note, let's take a look at the Premier League players who have produced the highest number of chances from open play in the 2021-22 season.
#5 Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
The 2021-22 season has seen Trent Alexander-Arnold in some sensational form. The Liverpool right-back has been phenomenal with the ball at his feet on the right flank.
With two goals and 10 assists to his name already this season, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been really difficult to contain. His set-pieces have been brutal and so have been his crosses into the box.
The English right-back has created 32 chances from open play this season and has been a massive threat in attack. With 178 progressive passes, Trent Alexander-Arnold leads in this department. He has made the most through balls (10) this season. No other defender in the league has been as creative as the Liverpool man in this campaign.
#4 Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
Much was expected from Jack Grealish when he left Aston Villa to join Manchester City in the summer transfer window this season. Unfortunately, the Englishman hasn't been able to find the same form with City.
Jack Grealish has scored just two goals and registered two assists in 16 Premier League matches this season. He's surely capable of more, and hopefully with time, will be more effective with his contributions.
The English midfielder however, has created 32 chances from open play this season in the league. He has the third-most progressive carries (204) in the league right now and has drawn the fifth-most number of fouls (45) to date.
#3 Michail Antonio (West Ham United)
The Premier League has witnessed fine performances from some of the forwards this season and Michail Antonio is one of them. The West Ham United striker has been in stunning form in the 2021-22 campaign.
With his tall and strong physique and amazing goal-scoring abilities, Michail Antonio has been an important player for the Hammers. Besides being a regular goal-scorer himself, he has also helped his teammates score on a regular basis. He has scored eight goals and registered six assists this season.
Michail Antonio has created 35 chances from open play this campaign. With 14 goals contributed, he has made the second-highest number of contributions in the Premier League. The Jamaican definitely deserves more recognition for his impressive performances this season.
#2 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Words cannot suffice for the wonderful form Mohamed Salah is in this season. The Egyptian has made life difficult for almost every Premier League opposition in the 2021-22 campaign.
In just 20 league games, the left-footed winger has scored 16 goals and registered nine assists. His mind-boggling dribbling, combined with his pace and agility, has helped him create a number of goal-scoring chances this season.
Mohamed Salah has created 40 chances from open play so far, making the most number of through passes (10) this season. He has also made the highest number of goal contributions in the Premier League this campaign.
#1 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
There aren't many players who have been as impactful as Bruno Fernandes has been for Manchester United. Ever since he arrived in 2020, the Portuguese has been a massive player for the Red Devils.
His tenacity, superb vision, fine passing skills and amazing play-making abilities make him very vital for United. Last season, Bruno Fernandes scored 18 times and registered 12 assists. Despite not having that great a season so far, the dynamic midfielder has still managed to score seven times and registered five assists.
What makes Bruno Fernandes a wonderful player is his never-die attitude. He keeps on trying and creating for his teammates and in the process has created 45 chances from open play this season, the most by any player in the league. He has made the highest key passes (58) in the league so far.
