As Manchester United squared up against Leeds in the EPL, French International Paul Pogba had one of the best games of his professional career, the midfielder put in a man of the match performance by providing his teammates with four assists while Man United defeated Leeds 5-1.
Going into the game Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named a strong starting XI, and the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood all started but it was Pogba who stole the show, he didn't grab a goal for himself but he provided an assist for Bruno Fernandes (2), Greenwood (1) and Fred (1).
Providing four assist in a single game is no easy feat especially in a Premier League game, but Paul Pogba isn't the first player to achieve this feat, other players have done it, infact four Arsenal players have achieved this seemingly difficult task, this article will be bringing to light those incredible Arsenal players.
1. Dennis Bergkamp
The first player to achieve this feat in Premier League history is Dennis Bergkamp, the Arsenal legend is one of the best Premier League players ever, in 1999 he provided four assists as Arsenal beat Leicester City 5-0, Nicolas Anelka was on point to grab a hat trick that day.
2. Santi Cazorla
Another Arsenal player to record four assist in a single game is Santi Cazorla, the diminutive Spanish midfielder was a top creative player and in a must win premier league encounter against Wigan in 2013, he provided all four assist for his teammates as Arsenal won the game 4-1.
3. Jose Antonio Reyes
The now late Reyes first made a name for himself in Spain playing for Sevilla, he joined Arsenal later on in his career and in a Premier League game in 2006 Arsenal beat Middlesbrough 7-0, Henry grabbed a hat trick while Antonio Reyes was the chief creator as he provided four assists for his teammates.
4. Cesc Fabregas
The Spanish midfielder played for both Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League, he was a one of a kind footballer, one of his greatest attribute was his sleek passing and he used that to great effect as Arsenal took on Blackburn in a premier league encounter in 2009, he scored a goal and provided four assists as Arsenal won the game 6-1.
Providing assists is an essential part of football, Pogba did very well to provide four assists against Leeds but as we can see this is not a new thing for Arsenal players.
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