Liverpool and Manchester United players also feature…
Here are the ten most prolific passers per game of 2014, as put together by the BBC. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool all have players in the list.
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10) Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, 59.95 passes per game
The captain of the Anfield based club enjoyed a renaissance last season, but hasn’t hit the same heights so far this campaign as the Reds have struggled.
9) Samir Nasri, Manchester City, 60.31 passes per game
The Frenchman has been in good form as the Citizens won the title and challenge again this season.
8) Nemanja Matic, Chelsea, 61.74 passes per game
Signed last January from Benfica, the Serbian has turned Chelsea from almost rans to title favourites.
7) Santi Cazorla, Arsenal, 62.58 passes per game
The midfielder’s recent return to form has coincided with the Gunners team as a whole performing better.
6) Morgan Schneiderlin, Southampton, 66.03 passes per game
If the 25-year-old leaves in January, the Saints will have a big hole left to fill in the team.
5) Michael Carrick, Manchester United, 67.19 passes per game
Named by Sir Alex Ferguson as the best English midfielder, Carrick has had to fill in at centre back recently. However, that hasn’t stopped his prolific passing.
4) Gareth Barry, Everton, 67.37 passes per game
The 33-year-old is at the heart of the Toffees midfield, and his recent poor form is part of the reason why they have been playing so poorly recently.
3) David Silva, Manchester City, 67.55 passes per game
The little Spaniard is key to any chance the Citizens have of defending their Premier League crown.
2) Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 74.75 passes per game
The midfielder acts as a “water carrier” for the Gunners, getting the ball from defence from attack, and as such has a fair bit of passing to do.
1) Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea, 86.83 passes per game
The Stamford Bridge outfit are clearly very dependent on the Spain international, and will need him to stay fit if they want to follow through on being favourites for the Premier League title.