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Most Creative Players Premier League Match Day 18

Vurnon Anita was the most creative player this week with 6 chances created and then there were five players on 5 chances created. Out of the top ten it was Steven Gerrard that got two assists.

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Top Passers for Premier League Match Day 18

It would normally be one of Yaya Toure, Mikel Arteta or Michael Carrick and two of them appear in the Top two here. Yaya passed the 100 mark once again (third time this season). David Luiz also appears in the Top 10 after being drafted into the midfield by Rafa Benitez.

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Most Final Third Passes on Premier League Match Day 18

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Most Possession Wins on Premier League Match Day 18

David Luiz continues to impress in midfield and he’s joint top in possession wins after Chelsea smashed Villa for 8 at Stamford Bridge.

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Assist Table for Premier League Match Day 18

Oscar joined Gerrard on two assists – the impressive stat for Oscar was that he was only on the pitch for 23 minutes and therefore averaged an assist every 11.5 minutes!

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Most Shots for Premier League Match Day 18

Luis Suarez once again topped the most shots on goal however it’s the clear-cut chances that are interesting for those attempting the most shots. Suarez scored one of his clear-cut chances whereas Michu only had one and duly dispatched the tap in. Jelavic missed two whilst Tevez and Kone missed one each too.

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