Football news - Premier League records: Most goals, most assists, most appearances

All data correct as of October 7 2018, with updates at the start of each month.

Jermain Defoe and Sergio Aguero are the only two active players in the top 10 but Harry Kane (113) has previously stated he has designs beating Alan Shearer's record, who scored every 152.1 minutes (or 0.59 goals per match). Kane is currently finding the back of the net every 127.8 minutes (otherwise known as 0.7 goals per match).

Ryan Giggs leads the list having provided an assist every four games, with Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas a distant second with 111 assist. The Spaniard has provided an assist once every three games - the best ratio on the list.

Six current players are on the below list, with Arsenal's Petr Cech leading the way.

There are no active players in the top 10 list but AFC Bournemouth's Jermain Defoe (494) and Liverpool's James Milner (493) could make the top 10 come the end of the season.