5 most prolific attacks in European football this season

The new European football season is still into its early stages, but we have witnessed some breathtaking matches already. Most of the usual suspects are back where they belong while some noticeable clubs have failed to reach the highs of last season - Chelsea and Juventus being the two glaring examples.The neutrals, though, will not complain, as they have been enjoying some stunning offensive football from top clubs across Europe, which pleases the eye every time. This attacking style of play has resulted in surprising defeats of even the best of teams, who have been unable to adjust themselves quickly enough to their fast, pacey opponents.Some of them can be attributed to some shrewd managerial skills and others to major overhauls by the teams during the summer transfer window. Always prone to a counter-attack, it is always difficult to adopt and instil an aggressive style in every game. But, time after time this season, the top clubs across the continent have demonstrated how proper aggressive pressing can yield some splendid results, not only enabling you to score more goals, but also completely demoralizing your opponent out of the game.Let us then have a look at the five most prolific attacks in Europe this season and the reasons for their success so far

#1 Manchester City

Manchester City have got off to a flying start this season amassing 24 goals in just nine Premier League outings and an additional 5 in 3 Champions League games. With an overall goals per game ratio of a staggering 2.4, the Citizens have been dismantling their opponents with utmost ease this campaign. Much of the credit for City’s good start goes to Manuel Pellegrini, who has diverted from his preferred 4-4-2 formation, thus, enabling his best players to fit into the starting line-up.

Sergio Aguero got off to a quiet start to the season, but has fired his way back to the goal scoring sheet finding the back of the net as many as five times against lowly Newcastle United. Club record signing Kevin de Bruyne has also settled well after his comeback to England creating three goals and scoring four in all competitions in only six appearances for his new club.

City surprised many with the mammoth £49m fee for Raheem Sterling this summer. But the talented 20 year old is proving his worth with his scorching pace down the left, scoring his first ever hat-trick against Bournemouth last week.

David Silva has been sidelined by injuries for a large part of this season, but has been a huge boost for City, whenever he has played, creating 16 chances in 5 appearances this term, which also includes 6 assists. With 34% of their action zone in the attacking third, City have been ruthlessly taking their opposition apart during this early stage of the season.