Trent Alexander Arnold Becomes Leading Assist Provider For A Defender In Premier League History

The Liverpool FC right back overtakes teammate Andrew Robertson to become all-time leading assist provider in Premier League. Read below.

Trent's record-assist came when Diogo Jota finished the cross with a beautiful header

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Liverpool FC Vs Burnley: Trent Alexander Arnold has overtaken Andrew Roberston to become the leading assist provider for a defender in Premier League's history. The Englishman achieved the feat during the first half against Burnley on Saturday, February 10, when he crossed in for Diogo Jota, who finished it with a beautiful header in the 31st minute. This assist now takes his tally to 58 assists in the league, surpassing teammate Andrew Robertson, who held the record with 57 assists, followed by Everton legend Leigton Baines, who has 53 to his name. 

A record-breaking assist for Trent 👏 pic.twitter.com/uPdQkwQ6Ig

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 10, 2024

However, the right back was withdrawn at half-time by Jurgen Klopp and the reason for it was later confirmed as the defender suffered an injury during the first half.

🚨 Klopp on Trent Alexander-Arnold out at half time: “He felt pain in same area, in the left knee”.

“Nothing really bad, but he felt it again, and we have to see. We will assess it. We had to be careful and take him off”. pic.twitter.com/6dlCqafd3x

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2024

 

Liverpool FC Vs Burnley - Match Report

Liverpool FC hosted Burnley in their Premier League fixture at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool on Saturday, February 10. After Man City had defeated Everton 2-0 in the early fixture on Saturday, all eyes were on The Reds as they were seeking to retain the top spot be defeating a travelling Burnley.

Liverpool opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a Diogo Jota header and Dara O'Shea scored just before the end of first half to level the score 1-1. Luiz Diaz and Darwin Nunez did the damage to Vincent Kompany's side with goals in 52nd and 79th minute respectively as Liverpool delivered a convincing 3-1 win in front of The Kops and now lead Man City at the top of the table by two points, having played a game more.