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Chelsea ace Jorginho breaks Premier League passing record at West Ham

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho broke a Premier League passing record for their draw at West Ham.

Jorginho attempted 180 passes during the Stratford stalemate, the most since Opta began recording such things in 2003-04.

All told, the numbers, on paper, make for magnificent reading:

  • 162 completed passes
  • 90 per cent accuracy
  • 134 passes in the opposition half
  • 124 passes forwards

However, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri hinted Jorginho should've moved the ball quicker.

"We could have done better in the first half as we moved the ball slowly," said Sarri post-game.

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