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Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has equalled Thierry Henry's long-held record for the most assists in a single Premier League season.
The 29-year-old Belgian made his 20th league goal of the 2019-20 campaign when he set up Raheem Sterling during the 5-0 win against Norwich on Sunday.
That brought him level with Arsenal legend Henry's total from 2002-03.
De Bruyne's previous best was 18, set in 2016-17, and he now has a total of 66 assists in 154 Premier League games.
He remains in 15th place on the all-time Premier League assists list since 1992, which is led by Manchester United's Ryan Giggs with 162.
"I have got two more - you guys took two away from me that I am still claiming so for me I was already above Thierry!" said De Bruyne.
"I need my team-mates, obviously I am creating for them to score, and I am grateful when they do. It is nice to have [the record] and it is nice to have it with Thierry."
| Most assists in a single Premier League season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player | Season | Assists |
| =1. Kevin de Bruyne (Man City) | 2019-20 | 20 |
| =1. Thierry Henry (Arsenal) | 2002-03 | 20 |
| 3. Mesut Ozil (Arsenal) | 2015-16 | 19 |
| =4. Kevin de Bruyne (Man City) | 2016-17 | 18 |
| =4. Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea) | 2014-15 | 18 |
| =4. Frank Lampard (Chelsea) | 2004-05 | 18 |
| 7. Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) | 2007-08 | 17 |
| =8. Eric Cantona (Man Utd) | 1992-93 | 16 |
| =8. Kevin de Bruyne (Man City) | 2017-18 | 16 |
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