The Premier League players with the best minutes per goal/assist average this season | OneFootball

Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland got the goals as Manchester City beat Arsenal at the weekend to blow the title race wide open.

The star names in Pep Guardiola's frontline have been the most productive players in thePremier League this season. Haaland and Cherki lead from the front when it comes to minutes per goal or assist in all competitions in 2025/26.

5. Hugo Ekitike - Liverpool (125 mins per G/A)

Hugo Ekitike's debut season at Liverpool is over after an Achilles injury ruled out the French forward for several months. The 23-year-old's long-term injury is a big blow after an impressive introduction at Anfield.

Ekitike is Liverpool's leading scorer with 17 goals in all competitions and has averaged a goal involvement every 125 minutes.

4. Igor Thiago - Brentford (119 minutes per G/A)

Igor Thiago has been one of the stories of the season at Brentford, with the forward pushing Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot. The Brazilian has bounced back from an ACL injury in style, scoring 21 league goals to earn maiden international recognition.

3. Bruno Fernandes - Manchester United (102 minutes per G/A)

Bruno Fernandes is closing in on the Premier League's single-season assist record. He notched his 18th assist of the season at Chelsea over the weekend, and has five games to record the three assists required to take the record.

He's also scored eight Premier League goals in another phenomenal campaign.

2. Rayan Cherki - Manchester City (100 minutes per G/A)

One of the signings of the season. Rayan Cherki's brilliant solo goal illuminated Manchester City's win over Arsenal on Sunday, the latest highlight from a debut campaign full of them.

Cherki combines flair with end product and is among the most watchable players in the Premier League.

1. Erling Haaland - Manchester City (99 minutes per G/A)

Erling Haaland edges out his Manchester City teammate, having averaged a goal or assist every 99 minutes in all competitions. The Norwegian is the Premier League's leading scorer, with 23 goals, and also has eight assists.