'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Scoring goals is surely a hard thing to do, but providing the assist to the goal is much more tough, and it goes under the radar most of the time. Players like Ryan Giggs, Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard are masters of this art, with over a century of assists during their stay in the Premier League.
Some of these players currently in the Premier League like Kevin de Bruyne, Christian Eriksen and many more could go on to become the player with the most assists if they continue to ply their trade in the English top division. But right now, lets take a look at the top 5 players with most assists who are still in the Premier League.
#5 Leighton Baines (59 assists)
The veteran left-back who has been plying his trade for Everton for almost a decade has been one of the most consistent left-backs during his time in the league. The 33 year-old has been a defensive rock as well as an attacking threat during his time with Everton.
Although he is 33 years old, he can still perform at the highest level, but filling the void of the Englishman will surely be tough, as he has scored 32 goals and has contributed 59 assists so far in his time in the Premier League.
These are extraordinary numbers for a left-back given back then their primary role was to defend. He is also a really good penalty and free-kick taker.
Still starting for his club, it is time for the veteran to call it time, with Marco Silva bringing in a young replacement in the form of Lucas Digne who arrived from Barcelona in the summer along with Andre Gomes and Yerry Mina.
All stats via transfermarkt
#4 James Milner (78 assists)
A surprise name for many on this list, James Milner is a workhorse who is more of a defensive outlet rather than a creator. Currently playing under Jurgen Klopp for Liverpool, he is highly regarded by the German for his hardwork and versatility.
He is still an integral member of this Liverpool squad, and is really needed to motivate the young players alongside him.
With 78 assists to his name, he surely is up there with the Premier League greats, and is very well known for his time at Aston Villa, were he played at the right wing and earned a move to Manchester City, where he won 2 Premier League medals.
With Liverpool strengthening their squad and going unbeaten in the league so far, he may add another one if Liverpool maintain their form.
#3 Ashley Young (85 assists)
The former Watford man has established himself as an important part of Mourinho's Manchester United squad. Starting his career at Watford and then playing for Aston Villa, he was bought to Old Trafford by Sir Alex Ferguson, and although he wasn't a great player, he surely did a good job.
Last season he contributed to 2 goals and 5 assists from the left-back position for Mourinho's squad whilst playing in a defensive system.
With 85 assists to his name, he is surely able to contribute to goals either playing as a winger or as a fullback for Man United. His performances last season were really good, but with the emergence of Luke Shaw this season, his time at the club as a starter may be over, and he will be reduced to a squad player.
#2 David Silva (90 assists)
The Spaniard who was signed from Valencia in the summer of 2010 has been an indispensable figure for the Cityzens, but ever since the arrival of Pep to the blue half of Manchester, he has become an even better version of what he was, and is showing that he gets better with age.
Having contributed to 9 goals and 11 assists last season, he is still going from strength to strength, and is showing no signs of stopping.
With 90 assists to his name, he is surely a legend for Manchester City. At 32, he is still performing at the highest level and he stepped up his game in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne due to injury.
If he keeps performing at this level, he could help Man City to back to back Premier League titles.
#1 Cesc Fabregas (113 assists)
The former Arsenal man moved to Stamford Bridge after a disappointing spell at his boyhood club Barcelona. Although he hasn't replicated his old form that earned him a move to Barcelona, he surely made an impact from the bench during Antonio Conte's first season when Chelsea won the title.
At 31 and his contract ending, it may be time for him to move on as he is not able to perform at the highest level, and with the appointment of Maurizio Sarri, who plays a very demanding and attacking system of football, it'll be tough for the Spaniard to adapt to his tactics, and hence it'll be best for him to move on at the end of his contract.
Despite that, there will be no doubt about his contribution to Chelsea and Arsenal during his stay in the Premier League.
