Chelsea’s £35m star among Premier League’s worst with concerning stat - but he beats Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland might be a top scorer, but he's also the striker who misses the most big chances — though a Chelsea forward isn't far behind.

People usually think of Haaland as super-efficient, which helped him break plenty of records last season. But the stats show that the Manchester City player also misses more chances than any other forward in the Premier League this season.

Strikers playing for the best attacking clubs often get the most chances, while clubs struggling at the bottom of the league aren't as prolific at creating opportunities for their forward players. Hence the list is made up of some of the top goalscorers in the division, reports the Mirror.

Darwin Nunez is the second-most wasteful striker in the league. The Liverpool star scored a winner in the ninth minute of added time against Brentford at the weekend.

He's scored 14 times this term but missed 21 big chances. Unlike Haaland, who is known for being a clinical finisher, Nunez has been criticised for his lack of composure.

Aston Villa's brightest star Ollie Watkins is set to reach new heights in his career. He's missed 18 big opportunities but found the back of the net 16 times in the league as Villa seek Champions League qualification.

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A team not chasing Champions League glory this term is Chelsea. Striker troubles have been their Achilles heel.

Christopher Nkunku's had a rollercoaster of injuries and Nicolas Jackson, who came from Villarreal in the summer, hasn't shown his best form under the Stamford Bridge lights.

The forward from Senegal has scored eight goals in the Premier League, but