The extent of Paul Pogba's growing influence in the Premier League can be revealed in statistics showing the Manchester United midfielder as the top flight's top passer in opponents' halves this season.
Data courtesy of EA SPORTS shows that Pogba, 23, is the first player to complete over 1,000 passes at the attacking end of the pitch in the current campaign.
The France midfielder returned to Old Trafford last summer in a £89million move from Juventus – and there have been some questions about him finding his feet back in England.
OPPOSITION HALF PASSING STATS - PREMIER LEAGUE 2016-17
| Player | Team | Passes complete (opp half) | Pass completion (opp half) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pogba | Manchester United | 1029 | 83. |