Welcome to the the 2007-08 Premier League season! This was a year that saw the beautiful game played at its finest, with a flurry of assists that made the season truly unforgettable. Remember the magic of Cesc Fabregas at Arsenal, who was the maestro of the midfield, racking up assists like a kid collecting candy on Halloween? Or the sheer brilliance of Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who not only scored goals aplenty but also turned provider with some jaw-dropping assists? This page is your time machine back to that exhilarating season, where we’ll relive the top assists, the unsung heroes, and the unexpected moments of genius that made 2007-08 a season to remember. So, lace up your virtual boots, adjust your captain’s armband, and get ready to dive into the mesmerizing world of Premier League assists from the 2007-08 season. It’s not just about the goals, after all, it’s about the journey there. Let’s kick off!
PLAYER
TEAM
ASS
PLAYER
TEAM
ASS
PLAYER
TEAM
ASS
Francesc Fabregas
Arsenal
19
Diomansy Kamara
Fulham
3
Radek Cerny
Tottenham Hotspur
1
Ashley Young
Aston Villa
17
Dave Kitson
Reading
3
Michael Chopra
Sunderland
1
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United
13
Fredrik Ljungberg
West Ham United
3
Kalifa Cisse
Reading
1
David Bentley
Blackburn Rovers
11
Shane Long
Reading
3
Ashley Cole
Chelsea
1
Dimitar Berbatov
Tottenham Hotspur
11
Mario Melchiot
Wigan Athletic
3
Danny Collins
Sunderland
1
Steven Gerrard
Liverpool
11
Olof Mellberg
Aston Villa
3
Steven Davis
Fulham
1
Gareth Barry
Aston Villa
10
Kenny Miller
Derby County
3
Daniel De Ridder
Birmingham City
1
Kenwyne Jones
Sunderland
10
Liam Miller
Sunderland
3
Ulises De la Cruz
Reading
1
Carlton Cole
West Ham United
9
Daryl Murphy
Sunderland
3
Vassiriki Diaby
Arsenal
1
Salomon Kalou
Chelsea
9
Benjani Mwaruwari
Portsmouth & Man City
3
Sylvain Distin
Portsmouth
1
Martin Petrov
Manchester City
9
Kevin Nolan
Bolton Wanderers
3
Matthew Etherington
West Ham United
1
Nicky Shorey
Reading
9
John O'Shea
Manchester United
3
Dickson Etuhu
Sunderland
1
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Aston Villa
8
Jermaine Pennant
Liverpool
3
Patrice Evra
Manchester United
1
Nicolas Anelka
Bolton & Chelsea
8
Nigel Reo-Coker
Aston Villa
3
Craig Fagan
Derby County
1
Simon Davies
Fulham
8
Tuncay Sanli
Middlesbrough
3
Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United
1
Blumer Elano
Manchester City
8
Paul Scholes
Manchester United
3
Anton Ferdinand
West Ham United
1
Frank Lampard
Chelsea
8
Gilberto Silva
Arsenal
3
Paulo Ferreira
Chelsea
1
Mikel Arteta
Everton
7
Ryan Taylor
Wigan Athletic
3
Darren Fletcher
Manchester United
1
El-Hadji Diouf
Bolton Wanderers
7
Fernando Torres
Liverpool
3
Ricardo Gardner
Bolton Wanderers
1
Alexander Hleb
Arsenal
7
Antonio Valencia
Wigan Athletic
3
Javier Garrido
Manchester City
1
Tom Huddlestone
Tottenham Hotspur
7
Robin Van Persie
Arsenal
3
Deiberson Geovanni
Manchester City
1
Robbie Keane
Tottenham Hotspur
7
Darius Vassell
Manchester City
3
Hossam Ghaly
Derby County
1
Cristano Ronaldo
Manchester United
7
Stephen Warnock
Blackburn Rovers
3
Thomas Gravesen
Everton
1
Roque Santa Cruz
Blackburn Rovers
7
Ayegbeni Yakubu
Everton
3
Brynjar Gunnarsson
Reading
1
Carlos Tevez
Manchester United
7
Alex
Chelsea
2
Owen Hargreaves
Manchester United
1
Jeremie Aliadiere
Middlesbrough
6
Alvaro Arbeloa
Liverpool
2
James Harper
Reading
1
Joe Cole
Chelsea
6
Joey Barton
Newcastle United
2
Tony Hibbert
Everton
1
Didier Drogba
Chelsea
6
Craig Bellamy
West Ham United
2
Tim Howard
Everton
1
David Dunn
Blackburn Rovers
6
Marcus Bent
Wigan Athletic
2
Alan Hutton
Tottenham Hotspur
1
Jermaine Jenas
Tottenham Hotspur
6
Habib Beye
Newcastle United
2
Sami Hyypia
Liverpool
1
Dirk Kuyt
Liverpool
6
Hameur Bouazza
Fulham
2
Ivar Ingimarsson
Reading
1
Luis Nani
Manchester United
6
Lee Bowyer
West Ham United
2
Jussi Jaaskelainen
Bolton Wanderers
1
Steven Pienaar
Everton
6
Wes Brown
Manchester United
2
Cameron Jerome
Birmingham City
1
Jason Roberts
Blackburn Rovers
6
Jamie Carragher
Liverpool
2
Sanchez Jose Enrique
Newcastle United
1
Julio Arca
Middlesbrough
5
Scott Carson
Aston Villa
2
Younes Kaboul
Tottenham Hotspur
1
Darren Bent
Tottenham Hotspur
5
Bobby Convey
Reading
2
Stephen Kelly
Birmingham City
1
Pascal Chimbonda
Tottenham Hotspur
5
Sean Davis
Portsmouth
2
Harry Kewell
Liverpool
1
Gael Clichy
Arsenal
5
Jermain Defoe
Spurs & Portsmouth
2
Seol Ki-Hyeon
Fulham
1
Stewart Downing
Middlesbrough
5
Clinton Dempsey
Fulham
2
Kevin Kilbane
Wigan Athletic
1
Da Silva Eduardo
Arsenal
5
Neves Denilson
Arsenal
2
Zat Knight
Aston Villa
1
Geremi
Newcastle United
5
Matt Derbyshire
Blackburn Rovers
2
Paul Konchesky
Fulham
1
Ryan Giggs
Manchester United
5
Emmanuel Eboue
Arsenal
2
Shefki Kuqi
Fulham
1
Stephen Hunt
Reading
5
Kelvin Etuhu
Manchester City
2
Martin Laursen
Aston Villa
1
Sebastian Larsson
Birmingham City
5
Steve Finnan
Liverpool
2
Eddie Lewis
Derby County
1
Grant Leadbitter
Sunderland
5
Mathieu Flamini
Arsenal
2
Leroy Lita
Reading
1
Aaron Lennon
Tottenham Hotspur
5
Hermann Hreidarsson
Portsmouth
2
Claude Makelele
Chelsea
1
Leiva Lukas
Liverpool
5
Dean Leacock
Derby County
2
Shaun Maloney
Aston Villa
1
Charles N'Zogbia
Newcastle United
5
Joleon Lescott
Everton
2
Florent Malouda
Chelsea
1
Kevin Davies
Bolton Wanderers
4
James Milner
Newcastle United
2
Javier Mascherano
Liverpool
1
Papa Boupa Diop
Portsmouth
4
Fabrice Muamba
Birmingham City
2
Benedict McCarthy
Blackburn Rovers
1
Belozoglu Emre
Newcastle United
4
David Murphy
Birmingham City
2
Tyrone Mears
Derby County
1
Michael Essien
Chelsea
4
Danny Murphy
Fulham
2
Lubomir Michalik
Bolton Wanderers
1
Mikael Forssell
Birmingham City
4
Mehdi Nafti
Birmingham City
2
Aaron Mokoena
Blackburn Rovers
1
Andrew Johnson
Everton
4
Lucas Neill
West Ham United
2
Emile Mpenza
Manchester City
1
Nwankwo Kanu
Portsmouth
4
Phil Neville
Everton
2
Graeme Murty
Reading
1
Jason Koumas
Wigan Athletic
4
Leon Osman
Everton
2
Nyron Nosworthy
Sunderland
1
Niko Kranjcar
Portsmouth
4
John Oster
Reading
2
David Nugent
Portsmouth
1
Steed Malbranque
Tottenham Hotspur
4
Franck Queudrue
Birmingham City
2
Jorge Nuno Valente
Everton
1
Obafemi Martins
Newcastle United
4
Andy Reid
Sunderland
2
Joey O'Brien
Bolton Wanderers
1
George McCartney
West Ham United
4
Kieran Richardson
Sunderland
2
Nedum Onuoha
Manchester City
1
James McFadden
Birmingham City
4
Tomas Rosicky
Arsenal
2
Michael Owen
Newcastle United
1
Gary McSheffrey
Birmingham City
4
Alan Smith
Newcastle United
2
Wilson Palacios
Wigan Athletic
1
Sulley Muntari
Portsmouth
4
Gretar Rafn Steinsson
Bolton Wanderers
2
Ji-Sung Park
Manchester United
1
Mark Noble
West Ham United
4
Gary Teale
Derby County
2
Stuart Parnaby
Birmingham City
1
Gary O'Neil
Middlesbrough
4
Kolo Toure
Arsenal
2
Claudio Pizarro
Chelsea
1
Morten Gamst Pederson
Blackburn Rovers
4
Matthew Upson
West Ham United
2
Peter Ramage
Newcastle United
1
Miguel Pedro Mendes
Portsmouth
4
Andriy Voronin
Liverpool
2
Jose Reina
Liverpool
1
Liam Ridgewell
Birmingham City
4
Theo Walcott
Arsenal
2
Robbie Savage
Derby County
1
John Arne Riise
Liverpool
4
Ross Wallace
Sunderland
2
Paul Scharner
Wigan Athletic
1
Fabio Rochemback
Middlesbrough
4
Dean Whitehead
Sunderland
2
Rafael Schmitz
Birmingham City
1
Bacary Sagna
Arsenal
4
Joseph Yobo
Everton
2
Andriy Schevchenko
Chelsea
1
Matthew Taylor
Bolton Wanderers
4
Bobby Zamora
West Ham United
2
Antoine Sibierski
Wigan Athletic
1
John Utaka
Portsmouth
4
Julius Aghahowa
Wigan Athletic
1
Steve Sidwell
Chelsea
1
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Chelsea
4
Xabi Alonso
Liverpool
1
Danny Simpson
Manchester United
1
Emmanuel Adebayor
Arsenal
3
Alfonso Alves
Middlesbrough
1
Alexey Smertin
Fulham
1
Ryan Babel
Liverpool
3
Oliveira Anderson
Manchester United
1
Nolberto Solano
West Ham United
1
Milan Baros
Portsmouth
3
Fabio Aurelio
Liverpool
1
Ibrahima Sonko
Reading
1
Niklas Bendtner
Arsenal
3
Leighton Baines
Everton
1
Jonathan Spector
Manchester United
1
Luis Boa Morte
West Ham United
3
Michael Ballack
Chelsea
1
Mile Sterjovski
Derby County
1
George Boateng
Middlesbrough
3
Giles Barnes
Derby County
1
Daniel Sturridge
Manchester City
1
Jimmy Bullard
Fulham
3
Juliano Belletti
Chelsea
1
Andrew Taylor
Middlesbrough
1
Tim Cahill
Everton
3
Yossi Benayoun
Liverpool
1
Steven Taylor
Newcastle United
1
Michael Carrick
Manchester United
3
Patrik Berger
Aston Villa
1
John Terry
Chelsea
1
Lee Carsley
Everton
3
Rolando Bianchi
Manchester City
1
Andy Todd
Derby County
1
Vedran Corluka
Manchester City
3
Wilfred Bouma
Aston Villa
1
Armand Traore
Arsenal
1
Peter Crouch
Liverpool
3
Titus Bramble
Wigan Athletic
1
Edwin Van der Sar
Manchester United
1
Kevin Doyle
Reading
3
Wayne Bridge
Chelsea
1
Nemanja Vidic
Manchester United
1
Manuel Fernandes
Liverpool
3
Nicky Butt
Newcastle United
1
Mark Viduka
Newcastle United
1
Emile Heskey
Wigan Athletic
3
Gary Cahill
Bolton Wanderers
1
Moritz Volz
Fulham
1
Steve Howard
Derby County
3
Henri Camara
West Ham United
1
Luke Young
Middlesbrough
1
Stephen Ireland
Manchester City
3
Ivan Campo
Bolton Wanderers
1
Mauro Zarate
Birmingham City
1
Phil Jagielka
Everton
3
John Carew
Aston Villa
1
Michael Johnson
Manchester City
3
Andrew Carroll
Newcastle United
1
Unassisted & Individual Goals
199
Glen Johnson
Portsmouth
3
Roy Carroll
Derby County
1
Total Goals Season 2007-08
1,002
The Art of Assisting: Premier League 2007-08
When it comes to football, scoring goals is often the highlight of the game. But behind every great goal, there’s usually an equally great assist. The 2007-08 Premier League season was no exception, with players from various clubs showcasing their ability to set up their teammates for spectacular goals. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the top assist-makers of that season.
Unsung Heroes of the Game
While the goal scorers often steal the limelight, the players who provide the assists are the unsung heroes of the game. They are the ones who, with a keen eye for opportunity and a deft touch, create the chances that lead to those memorable goals. In the 2007-08 Premier League season, these players were instrumental in their teams’ successes, contributing to the excitement and unpredictability that makes the Premier League one of the most watched football leagues in the world.
Master Playmakers of 2007-08
The 2007-08 season saw some exceptional playmakers who consistently delivered precise and creative assists. These players demonstrated exceptional vision, timing, and technical skill, often turning what seemed like ordinary situations into goal-scoring opportunities. Their ability to read the game and make the right pass at the right time was a joy to watch and a nightmare for opposing defenders.
Assists and Their Impact
Assists are not just about setting up goals; they also play a crucial role in dictating the flow and tempo of the game. A well-timed pass can break down a stubborn defence, change the momentum of a match, or spark a counter-attack. The players who racked up the most assists in the 2007-08 season were often the ones controlling the game, dictating play, and making things happen on the pitch.
Remembering the 2007-08 Season
As we look back on the 2007-08 Premier League season, let’s not just remember the goals, but also the assists that made them possible. The players who provided these assists deserve our recognition and appreciation for their skill, creativity, and selflessness. After all, football is a team sport, and every goal is the result of teamwork and collaboration.
So, here’s to the assist-makers of the 2007-08 Premier League season – the players who, with their vision and skill, made the beautiful game even more beautiful.
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