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05th Aug 2015

New Manchester City signing was the worst Premier League finisher last season

He wasn't signed for his goalscoring ability

Robert Redmond

Fabian Delph and Angel di Maria will start next season at new clubs, and Mario Balotelli could also make a move.

What the trio also have in common is that they were among the worst finishers in the Premier League last season, with Manchester City’s new midfielder given the dubious accolade, according to stats compiled by ESPN.

The stats are based on a ratio of shots to goals, and it’s not hard to see why Balotelli could be soon joining Di Maria by moving to another league.

Delph, meanwhile, while impressive for Aston Villa last season, evidently wasn’t signed for his proficiency in front of goal.

10. Angel di Maria

Club: Manchester United

36 shots on target, 3 goals, 7.69% ratio.Manchester United v Everton - Premier League

9. Craig Gardener

Club: West Brom

39 shots on target, 3 goals, 7.14% ratio.

8. Scott Arfield

Club: Burnley

23 shots on target, 2 goals, 6.67% ratio.

7. Johnjo Shelvey

Club: Swansea City

42 shots on target, 3 goals, 6.67 ratio.

6. Ross Barkley

Club: Everton

31 shots on target, 2 goals, 6.06% ratio.

5. Willian

Club: Chelsea

40 shots on target, 2 goals, 4.55% ratio.

4. Ryan Mason

Club: Spurs

33 shots on target, 1 goal, 3.03% ratio.

3. Mario Balotelli

Club: Liverpool

35 shots on target, 1 goal, 2,78% ratio.Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers - FA Cup Quarter Final

2. Jesus Navas

Club: Manchester City

33 shots on target, 0 goals, 0% ratio.West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City - Premier League

1. Fabian Delph

Club: Aston Villa

39 shots on target, 0 goals, 0% ratio.Aston Villa v Arsenal - Premier League