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Best Strike Partnerships in Premier League History
Looking at the huge number of great striker that have played in the Premier League, it is surely not an easy task to pick out five strike partnerships but based on many aspects in order to obtain our best strike Partnerships of the history of the Premier League.
Since this ranking is based only on striker partnerships, you will not see the names of duos such as Ronaldo and Rooney, Gerrard ad Rooney, Lampard and Drogba or Beardsley and Shearer.
5. Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka - Chelsea
It might be surprising for some of you guys to see the names of Drogba and Anelka as the entry of this our ranking of the Best Premier League Strike Partnerships. We all know that these players played well individually more than as partners but together they achieved a lot during their run together at Chelsea.
The great African striker Didier Drogba had been the main man for Chelsea within his first 4 seasons at the club also playing alongside some few different strikers. But the attack line of Chelsea took a different dimension when the club signed Nicolas Anelka from Bolton Wanderers for a fee of 15 million pounds in the year 2008 and together with Didier Drogba he formed a great strike partnership.
These two superstars linked up amazingly in many of the games of that they played together, notably against Fulham in the year 2009. Both strikers also achieved successful individual accolades for Chelsea, with Nicolas Anelka finishing top scorer of the 2008-2009 season and Drogba topping the list of the 2009 - 2010 campaign.
4. Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton- Blackburn Rovers
This strike partnership was often referred to as the SAS partnership which means Shearer and Sutton, this strike partnership was prolific at Blackburn Rovers in the 2 seasons that they played alongside each other.
Alan Shearer himself was a great striker finishing top scorer with the club in his first two seasons also including a second place finish in the Premier League for his club Blackburn. Before the 1994-95 campaign took off, manager Kenny Dalgish conducted a fantastic piece of business as he signed Chris Sutton from Norwich City for a fee of 5 million pounds and together with Alan Shearer, they formed one of the greatest Premier League duo.
In the 42 Premier League matches played that season for Blackburn. there were only 12 times that one of these 2 strikers did not get themselves onto the scoresheet.
3. Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge -Liverpool
This was somehow also referred to as the second coming of the SAS but this time it was at Anfield in the form of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge. These 2 players were 2 amazing individual talent who also linked up greatly, thereby constantly keeping the kopites entertained by delivering epic performances through out the season.
Their most prolific season came in the year 2013-2014 where Liverpool agonisingly missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester City taking, taking the title game down to the last game of the season.
Luis Suarez was banned the first five games of that Premier League but even though that, he still managed to become the to score 31 goals in 33 Premier League games thereby finishing the Premier League top scorer of that season and also wining the PFA player of the month award, becoming the first non European player to achieve this honor.
Daniel Sturridge on his own was also a prolific striker as he scored 21 League goals and this season help propel him as one of Europe's most prolific scorers.
2. Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke -Manchester United
It is of no doubt that Manchester United is the greatest team of the Premier League of all time with numerous achievements especially under Sir Alex Ferguson where they experienced their most glorious years. It can be noted that within the different teams of Sir Alex Fergusson, they all had one thing in common and this was their strike partnerships.
But when you talk about the greatest Manchester United Strike Partnership there is no other than these 2 simple names, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke. Even before they joined Manchester United, both of them were already great strikers in the Premier League.
When it comes to talking about linking up play, there is no better striking duo on this list than that of Cole and Yorke who both sometimes played telephatic football on the pitch with each always knowing where the his team mate will send the ball.
These 2 players where key factors in the Manchester United's epic treble winning side in the 1998 -1999 season and this will forever go down as one of the best teams and greatest achievements in English football.
1. Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp -Arsenal
Finally we have arrived at the top of this list of the all time Premier League great strike partnerships. Thierry Henry and Dennis Berkamp were are 2 strikers that linked up incredibly anytime that they played together and also bagging up goals for Arsenal in their greatest ever era.
Thierry Henry is of no doubt the greatest player to ever grace in the Premier League and he was a great goalscoring machine, scoring 175 goals in 258 appearances and finished as top goalscorer a record 4 times within that Premier League era.
Dennis Berkamp on his own was one of the most technically gifted players to ever play in the Premier League, constantly demonstrating outstanding flair and ability.
Top 10 Premier League strike Partnerships
As the top ten Premier League best Strike partnership of all time. we have ;
- Thierry Henry and Dennis Berkamp
- Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke
- Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge
- Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton
- Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka
- Wayne Rooney and Ruud Van Nistertooy
- Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko
- Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn
- Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand
- Robbie Fowler and Stan Collymore
Final Thoughts On All Time Premier League Strike Partnerships
These strike partnerships brought joy to fans and had a significant impact on their respective clubs' success. They showcased the importance of a strong understanding and telepathy between strikers in unlocking defenses and scoring goals.
Please note that this is just a selection of legendary strike partnerships in the Premier League, and there are many more worth mentioning. The list is subjective and based on their impact, goalscoring records, and overall success.
I hope you found this article interesting! If you have any more questions or need further information, feel free to ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best Premier League strike Partnerships?
The Premier League have ben home to some great striking duos as those listed above and according to the above ranking, the best ever Premier League duo is that of Thiery Henry and Dennis Berkhamp.
Top 10 Premier League strike Partnerships?
As the top ten Premier League best Strike partnership of all time. we have ; Thierry Henry and Dennis Berkamp Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka Wayne Rooney and Ruud Van Nistertooy Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand Robbie Fowler and Stan Collymore