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Jordan Ayew now the 2nd highest Ghanaian scorer in Premier League history

<a data-link-role-code="none" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/top-5-jordan-ayew-moments-of-2019/b26h624" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jordan Ayew’s</a> impressive season continues to get better with the forward becoming the second-highest Ghanaian scorer in the history of the Premier League.
Jordan Ayew now the 2nd highest Ghanaian scorer in Premier League history
Jordan Ayew now the 2nd highest Ghanaian scorer in Premier League history

The 28-year-old is currently one of Ghana’s best performers in Europe and has ben scoring goals for fun at Crystal Palace.

Jordan scored his sixth goal of the season on Saturday as the Eagles held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.

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That goal made him the first Crystal Palace player to score home and away league goals against Arsenal in a season since John Craven in 1971-72.

Also, it took Jordan above his elder brother, Andre Ayew, to become Ghana’s second highest scorer in Premier League history.

The striker has now scored 22 goals in the English topflight and is now just two goals behind Anthony Yeboah.

Yeboah is currently Ghana’s highest scorer in the Premier League, having netted 24 times during his short stint with Leeds United.

Meanwhile, Michael Essien and Asamoah Gyan also have 17 and 10 goals, respectively, in the Premier League.

Below are the top five Ghanaian scorers in the Premier League history:

1. Anthony Yeboah – 24 goals

2. Jordan Ayew  – 22 goals

3. Andre Ayew – 21 goals

4. Michael Essien – 17 goals

5. Asamoah Gyan – 10 goals

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