Arsenal and Chelsea stars lead the way in the Premier League in terms of their combinations which resulted in goals as the London rivals tussle for supremacy in England’s top flight.
According to WhoScored stats, Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa lead the way regarding how many occasions they’ve assisted each other for goals, notching up a total of six goals.
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Here are the top 10 deadliest combinations in the Premier League.
10. Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling – Liverpool.
The two have combined on three occasions to conjure up a goal for the Reds, the latest being Liverpool’s first goal against Newcastle at Anfield on Monday as Sterling finished with aplomb from a delicious Henderson pass.
9. Christian Benteke and Leandro Bacuna – Aston Villa
One of the Premier League in-form strikers, Benteke is present in the top ten and he has teammate Bacuna to thank for laying on three of his 10 league goals. With the focus not turning to the FA Cup, Tim Sherwood will be hoping that the two can fire his side into a Wembley cup final.
8. Papiss Cisse and Daryl Janmaat – Newcastle United
The Magpies form may have dipped since Alan Pardew’s sudden departure, Janmaat and Cisse were integral to the side and the numbers prove that with the Dutchman recording three assists whilst setting up Newcastle’s number nine.
7. Graziano Pelle and Dusan Tadic – Southampton
Southampton’s sensational campaign means that their two star men’s presence in this list is no surprise. Tadic and Pelle combined to destroy Man United at Old Trafford earlier on this season and are one of many to have combined to score three goals.
6. Diego Costa and Oscar – Chelsea
Jose Mourinho’s plethora of options in attacking midfield means that Costa isn’t short of supply and he features three times in this list with different partners. Of his 19 goals in the league, three have come by way of Oscar’s final ball.
5. Alexis Sanchez and Kieran Gibbs – Arsenal
One of the signings of the summer, Arsenal’s Chilean star has struck up a neat understanding with full-back Gibbs according to the numbers. However, most of their combinations came earlier on this season when Alexis was deployed centrally; it would be rather difficult for Gibbs to assist Alexis for three of his goals whilst playing behind him on the left flank.
4. Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla – Arsenal
14 league goals in 16 appearances, Giroud has been on fire since his return from a broken ankle. The Frenchman spoke of his “special” (via Daily Express) relationship with Cazorla earlier on in the season and the fact that the Spaniard laid on three of his goals this season proves Giroud’s statement.
3. Harry Kane and Nacer Chadli – Tottenham Hospur
Two of Maurico Pochettino’s shining lights, Kane’s rise to prominence has been one of the highlights of the Premier League season. Clear of the chasing pack, Chadli has assisted four of Kane’s 19 league goals.
2. Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas – Chelsea
Top of the assists charts, it is no surprise to see Fabregas occupy the top two positions with PFA player of the year candidate Hazard the beneficiary of his wonderful array of passing on four occasions.
1. Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas – Chelsea
The combination which will inevitably hand Chelsea the Premier League title, Jose Mourinho’s summer signings have combined on six occasions this season.