Top 10 best long-ball passers in the Premier League, with Liverpool’s Gerrard 6th, and Arsenal’s Szczesny 8th

6) Steven Gerrard – Liverpool – 6.8 accurate long balls per game

The Reds skipper, like Carrick, has a razor-like cross-field pass, which he has used regularly to pick out either Luis Suarez or Daniel Sturridge who like to peel off to the flanks.