braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Really changed the game when he came on. The polar opposite of Moura - so intelligent and aware. Now eight assists already, after less than four months of PL football.
Excellent sub appearance for sure. Wonder if coming on as a sub could have been helpful for him, fresh legs and all that. But coming on that early that shouldn't be a big factor straight away.
Probably more him having a couple of less effective games as should be expected then back to his best, very good to see.
I know this is tongue in cheek, but I figure these sort of assists get evened out by the ones he (players in general) lays on a plate for someone and they fail to convert it.
Over a large enough sample size, yes, more or less. But that would have to be over several seasons I think.
I get the comparison to Vertonghen and Son, or perhaps Carroll to Bale against West Ham. It's a good, useful pass though, rather than the easiest option of giving the ball to Royal he picks the slightly harder, slightly risky (not that far from an opponent) pass. Always good thing, doesn't always happen.
Assist for the other goal was much more impressive of course.