Prem's top attackers, by the numbers

In terms of analysis, few positions seem to get simplified more than the role of attackers, where it seems to always come down to production. But producing requires these players to be proficient in multiple facets of the game. Players who excel at scoring goals must also be able to combine with their teammates, while world-class setup men must also be able to finish scoring chances whenever they arise. The growth of advanced statistics allows players to be evaluated on more nuanced aspects of the attacking game.