The Most Common Assist To Scorer Combination In Europe Revealed

Since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid in the summer, Morata has hit the ground running with goals. Primarily in the air, with his head.

And it's Azpilicueta who's been supplying scrumptious balls into the box for the Spanish striker.

Azpilicueta and Morata have struck up a brilliant partnership, with the pair being the most common assist-to-scorer combo in Europe's top 5 leagues, this season.

They continued their link-up play on Boxing Day against Brighton as Morata headed home from a cross courtesy of Azpilicueta's right boot.

Morata opened the scoring before Marcos Alonso netted his sides second goal, with Chelsea eventually wrapping up all three points as they go one point behind second place United.

_{Morata scores identical goals against United then Brighton through Azpilicueta. Images: PA}

And their heroics on the pitch has garnered praise from Antonio Conte who has suggested Morata owes his teammate dinner.

"Yeah, but he has to score also," Conte joked when asked about the Spanish defender via Goal.

"As you know very well, Azpi is a defender with good feet.

_{Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea (top), to embracing with Conte (bottom). Images: PA}

The Italian boss added: "There is this great link between him and Alvaro. This wasn't the first time [they combined for a goal]. I hope it continues in this way because we need his assists and Morata to score.

"Morata has to pay not one dinner but more dinners to Azpi. And, if they invite me, I want to go.

Azpilicueta has been directly involved in six of Morata's 10 goals, this season. Lethal.