Ranking the best long-ball passers in the Premier League: Liverpool’s Gerrard 3rd & Chelsea’s Luiz 7th

3) Steven Gerrard – Liverpool – 6.9 long balls per match

Easily one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League this term, Gerrard’s enjoyed his new holding midfield role for the Reds. He’s still managed to assist nine goals for teammates as well.