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Chelsea news: Blues stars top Premier League passing stats, Liverpool duo also make top 15
CHELSEA manager Maurizio Sarri has certainly made his mark on the Blues' style of play since arriving at Stamford Bridge, based on these passing statistics.
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Chelsea have adapted well to life under new manager Maurizio Sarri and remain the only unbeaten team in all competitions across the top five European leagues so far this season.
The Blues are currently third in the Premier League, having won eight matches and drawn four since the Italian took over from Antonio Conte.
The former Napoli manager has instilled a possession-based style focused on quick passing and ball retention, with his mentality reflected in this campaign’s passing statistics.
Five Chelsea stars are among the top 15 players who have played the most passes in the top flight so far, with the regular back four all being included.
Liverpool are also unbeaten in the Premier League and boast two of their own players among this year’s pass masters.
Andrew Robertson and Virgil van Dijk have both impressed at Anfield this campaign as the Reds trail defending champions Manchester City by only two points.
Meanwhile, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is just outside the top 15, having made 700 successful passes in a misfiring Red Devils side.
Impressive passing figures don’t necessarily lead to goals, but these Premier League stars definitely make things easier for team-mates with their skill on the ball – so who is the pass master so far this season?
Passes completed in the Premier League 2018/19 season so far
15. Jean Michael Seri (Fulham) – 712
14. Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) – 716
13. Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) – 719
12. Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur) – 737
11. Kyle Walker (Manchester City) – 753
10. Shkodran Mustafi (Arsenal) – 781
9. Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) – 793
8. Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea) – 841
7. Fernandinho (Manchester City) – 848
6. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – 876
5. Granit Xhaka (Arsenal) – 966
4. David Luiz (Chelsea) – 984
3. Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea) – 989
2. Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City) – 1,065
1. Jorginho (Chelsea) - 1,186