Cesc Fabregas smashes HUGE English Premier League record

Cesc Fabregas smashes HUGE English Premier League record

- Cesc Fabregas took his assist record to an astonishing level after starring against Middlesbrough

- The Spaniard became the first player ever to register atleast 10 assists in 6 different Premier League seasons

- Chelsea defeated the Riverside club 3 - 0 on Monday night, May 8, to move one step closer to the title

Cesc Fabregas became the first player to register 10 assists in 6 different seasons as Chelsea defeated Middlesbrough 3 - 0 on Monday night, May 8.

Goals from Diego Costa, Marcos Alonso and Nemanja Matic secured the win for the Blues, but Fabregas was the man who stole the show.

Fans hail Cesc Fabregas assist record after dominating performance against Middlesbrough
Fabregas was the star man on Monday night

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The midfielder provided the cross for Alonso to score his volley and had earlier provided the assist for Diego Costa's opener, but that was later chalked off as Fabio has touched the ball.

However that did not stop the midfielder from claiming his 10th assist of the season and become the first player to register 10 assists in 6 different Premier League seasons.

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Fans were also appreciative of the midfielder's effort on social media;

Source: Legit.ng

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