Andy Robertson is now the defender with essentially the most assists in Premier League historical past.
The Scotland skipper is now out on his personal after organising Mo Salah’s opener at Aston Villa within the 5.30 kick-off at Villa Park. Robertson discovered himself on the best hand facet of the field following a nook, and was picked out due to an important move from fellow fullback Trent Alexander Arnold. Ever the lefty, he despatched a primary time ball throughout the field together with his stringer foot which was inch good, permitting the Egyptian to faucet dwelling from shut vary to place Jurgen Klopp’s males in entrance.
Robertson thought he'd bagged one other when Joel Matip scored with a looping header from the Scot's free-kick supply, having been fouled himself. However the offside flag went up in opposition to the Liverpool defender.
The tee up was Robertson’s 54th help since making the transfer from Dundee United to Hull Metropolis in 2014 - with commentator Clive Tyldesley noting that's the most from any defender in Premier League historical past. In keeping with league data, he overtakes Leighton Baines who managed 53.
His kind for the Tigers persuaded Klopp to spend £8million on the left again three years later, and that’s proved to be a cut price given his consistency in crimson during the last 5 years. Robertson has since helped the Anfield membership win a primary high flight title in twenty years. He’s additionally lifted the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Group Defend, European Tremendous Cup and the FIFA World Membership Cup.
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