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These 20 Premier League stars have averaged more successful dribbles per game than anyone else in the top flight so far in 2014/15.
Unsurprisingly the players right at the top of this list are the most exciting winger’s the competition has to offer, with representatives from Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United and Chelsea.
(Statistics courtesy of WhoScored)
20) Moussa Sissoko – Newcastle United – 2 dribbles per match
The French battler has struggled in a poor Newcastle side, but has arguably still been the best of a pretty bad bunch.
19) Jefferson Montero – Swansea – 2 dribbles per match
The Swansea summer signing has made six appearances this term, but all from the bench.
18) Ashley Young – Man United – 2 dribbles per match
The former Villa man is unlikely to get much of a sniff at United this season.
17) Angel di Maria – Man United – 2 dribbles per match
The £59m signing has been superb so far for an inconsistent Red Devils outfit.
16) Alexis Sanchez – Arsenal – 2 dribbles per match
Alexis has scored four times in six Arsenal starts, but was dropped for the North London derby.
15) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 2 dribbles per match
The second of five Arsenal players in the top 20.
14) Santiago Cazorla – Arsenal 2.2 dribbles per match
Cazorla is battling with a number of attacking midfielders for a starting role at Arsenal.
13) Mesut Ozil – Arsenal – 2.2 dribbles per match
Ozil is craving the pivotal no.10 role his talent deserves at Arsenal.
12) Jason Puncheon – Crystal Palace – 2.2 dribbles per match
Puncheon’s also assisted three goals already for the Eagles.
11) Mousa Dembele – Tottenham – 2.3 dribbles per match
Dembele is unquestionably talented, but Mauricio Pochettino has yet to be convinced by him.
10) Mauro Zarate – West Ham – 2.3 dribbles per match
The Argentine attacker has done well since arriving in the summer, scoring and assisting a goal apiece so far.
9) Daniel Sturridge – Liverpool – 2.3 dribbles per match
The Reds have badly missed Sturridge’s goals his runs following an injury.
8) Leroy Fer – QPR – 2.4 dribbles per match
QPR signed Fer in the summer, and he’ll need to be at his best to keep Harry Redknapp’s side up.
7) Adam Johnson – Sunderland – 2.4 dribbles per match
Johnson’s close control and turn of pace helps him beat fullbacks either on the outside or the inside.
6) Fabian Delph – Aston Villa – 2.5 dribbles per match
Delph’s form earned him an England call-up earlier this season.
5) Jack Wilshere – Arsenal – 2.6 dribbles per match
Wilshere’s at his best when he’s bursting through the middle of the park, as this stat shows.
4) Victor Moses – Stoke City – 2.8 dribbles per match
Moses’s pace for Stoke has led to two assists, including one excellent one for spearhead striker Peter Crouch.
3) Raheem Sterling – Liverpool – 3 dribbles per match
The Reds wonderkid has been the shining light for the Reds so far, scoring three and assisting one so far.
2) Erik Lamela – Spurs – 3.3 dribbles per match
Lamela’s been encouraged to get on the ball and try and make things happen after a poor first season, and he’s completed 3.3 dribbles per game as a result.
1) Eden Hazard – Chelsea – 5.2 dribbles per match
Way out in front is Chelsea’s superstar Belgian, probably the most exciting winger in the Premier League.