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Since the first Premier League season in 1992-93, the English top-flight has grown massively into the most viewed league in the world. The PL has attracted some of the biggest players and managers to the league in the last couple of season taking viewership figures to massive heights.
Along with the money, the talent on the field in the league has considerably risen to a higher standard, with showcased levels of creativity unmatched in world football.
That being said, here we take a look at the top 5 active players with the most assists in Premier League history:
#5 Ashley Young
England international and Manchester United player, Ashley Young has been in sublime form, under manager Jose Mourinho, in his new role as a fullback. Young began his career with Watford as a winger and transformed into a central attacking player during his spell with Villa.
Now as a full-back, he displays excellent performances offensively and defensively for United, and the 32-year-old has brought himself back in contention for a place in Gareth Southgate's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad.
With great experience, work rate and talent, Young has a massive chance of breaking into the England fold if he continues to deliver quality performances.
The Englishman is fifth on the list of active players with the most Premier League assists and is 14th on the all-time list with 66 assists to his name. Young is currently playing his 13th season in the Premier League, and seventh with Manchester United.
#4 David Silva
In the 2010-11 Premier League season, David Silva made his debut for Manchester City after he joined the club from Valencia. The Spanish playmaker is currently playing his eighth season for City and is fourth on the list of active players with the most PL assists and is 12th on the all-time list with a staggering 72 assists and counting.
The Spanish maestro Silva has won two Premier League trophies, 2 League Cups and an FA Cup during his time with the club. The 32-year-old has made 240 league appearances for the club, and has had a brilliant season so far this term. With 5 goals and 8 assists to his name in the league so far, Silva and City are on course for a third Premier League title.
The player is also a senior member of the Spanish national team that will be heading to the World Cup, under Julen Lopetegui. Under Guardiola at City, Silva is flourishing with the dynamic movement of the entire team as it gives the pass master full freedom to push the ball forward.
#3 James Milner
Veteran Premier League player and former English international, James Milner has made over 450 appearances for five different clubs. Milner made his debut for Leeds United in 2002, and after 2 seasons and a relegation at the start of his career with Leeds, Milner moved to Newcastle to better his career prospects.
The former Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Manchester City player, Milner is a versatile player who can play anywhere on the football field and make a significant impact. Whether it's out wide for Martin O'Neill for Villa, or as a fullback, or central midfielder for Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool currently.
James Milner is third on the active list of players with the most PL assists and is eight on the all-time list with 77 assists to his name. The Englishman has also been capped 61 times for England.
#2 Wayne Rooney
England's all-time record goalscorer and former captain, Wayne Rooney sits second on the list of active players with the most number of Premier League assists. Further, he sits 3rd on the all-time list of players with the most Premier League assists, with 103 assists to his name.
With 480 appearances and counting, Rooney also holds the record for scoring the most number of goals with a single Premier League club.
Notably, the multiple-time Premier League winner is second to only Alan Shearer on the all-time Premier League goalscorers list.
Rooney began his career at Everton at a tender age of 16, before moving to Manchester United, but rejoined the Toffees before the start of the current season. Rooney has settled back into the club seamlessly and is enjoying his football at the moment, with the club steadily on the rise as well, under new management.
#1 Cesc Fabregas
Spanish World Cup-winning midfielder and two-time Premier League winner, Cesc Fabregas is currently playing in his fourth season at Chelsea and is in his 12th Premier League season. The Spaniard has struggled a bit to find form thus far this campaign and with a number of new additions to the team, Fabregas will need to step his game up.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona player is one of the league's most creative playmakers and tops the list of active players with the most Premier League assists. The Spaniard also sits second on the all-time list, behind Ryan Giggs, with 111 assists.
Chelsea's lack of goalscorers across the team this season is alarming, and Fabregas could help ease the pressure off the strikers by chipping in with a few goals in the second half of the season. The Spaniard could miss out on a spot in Spain's national team given the intense battle for spaces in the squad.
