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Jorginho sets incredible Chelsea record in third Premier League appearance

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6 years ago

August 26, 2018

Summer signing Jorginho set a new Chelsea record for passes in a single Premier League game as the Blues edged their way past Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday.
Maurizio Sarri’s side took the lead from the penalty spot through Eden Hazard but were quickly pegged back by Joselu, though DeAndre Yedlin touched the ball into his own net late on to secure all three points for the visitors.
That makes it three wins out of three for Chelsea under their new manager, and his eye-catching style – nicknamed ‘Sarri-ball’ – is already starting to take seed.

Chelsea edged past Newcastle despite dominating possession (Picture: Getty)

Sarri took Jorginho with him from Napoli in a £52million deal and the Brazilian-born Italy international has quickly become integral to his side’s midfield control.
And against Newcastle he set a new record for most successful passes by a Chelsea player in the Premier League – though fell just short of the overall record.
Most completed passes in a single Premier League game

1. Ilkay Gundogan – MAN CITY v Chelsea (17/18) – 167

2. Jorginho – CHELSEA v Newcastle (18/19) – 158

3. Yaya Toure – MAN CITY v Stoke (11/12) – 157

=4. Santi Cazorla – ARSENAL v Sunderland (14/15) – 154

=4. Joel Matip – LIVERPOOL v Huddersfield (17/18) – 154
Cesc Fabregas, who is currently injured, was Chelsea’s previous pass master, having completed 144 passes against West Brom four years ago.
Most passes by a Chelsea player in a Premier League game

Jorginho v Newcastle (18/19) 158 Fabregas v West Brom (14/15) 144 Azpilicueta v Huddersfield (17/18) 137
But Jorginho completed an incredible 158 passes against Newcastle – that’s one every 34 seconds – while by himself he accounted for 15% of the entire possession in the game – the home side had just 18% of the ball total! He even completed more passes than the Magpies.
He fell just nine successful passes shy of Ilkay Gundogan’s record of 167, set last season against Chelsea, though Jorginho slots in at number two in the all-time list. If he continues like this, it’s surely a matter of time before he breaks the record outright.