Most creative Premier League players – Arsenal and Chelsea duos among those who provide most key passes

6. Willian, Chelsea – 2.5 key passes per game

There was a lot of hassle surrounding this Brazilian’s £30m signing last year, with it looking as if the 25-year-old would join Liverpool, then Tottenham Hotspur and then finally plumping for west London.

Yet Willian’s impeccable work rate and skill combined make it seem worth it and the South American is one of the first names on Jose Mourinho’s team-sheet.