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The Premier League season is barely old enough to order a drink, and two players have already carved out a creative class of their own. Morgan Rogers and Rayan Cherki have each created 10 chances through the opening three matchweeks, a threshold no other player in the league has crossed yet.
That puts both men comfortably ahead of the next closest competitor, James McAtee, who sits on 9. Everyone else is at 8 or below.
The numbers behind the dominance
Rogers has logged 257 minutes across three starts. In that time he’s contributed 2 goals and 1 assist to go along with his 10 chances created. His per-90 chance creation rate sits at approximately 3.5.
Cherki has only been on the pitch for 174 minutes across two starts, yet he’s matched Rogers with 10 chances created. That translates to roughly 5.1 chances created per 90 minutes.
Cherki has also registered 2 goals and 2 assists compared to Rogers’ 2 goals and 1 assist, doing so in nearly 80 fewer minutes.
How they got here
Rogers’ transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea in July 2026 cost a reported £117 million, making him one of the most expensive signings in Premier League history.
Cherki arrived at Manchester City with a reputation built at Lyon, known for his close control, vision, and willingness to take on defenders in tight spaces.
What this means for the season ahead
For Fantasy Premier League managers, both players have already become must-watch assets. Rogers, with his nailed-on starting spot and 257 minutes across three matches, offers the kind of floor that FPL managers crave. Cherki’s per-minute output is higher, but 174 minutes in two starts introduces rotation risk.
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