Chelsea left-back leads the way in WhoScored's most read

With a vast array of unique and original content on WhoScored.com, we round up the most read articles and news stories from the past week.

Coming in at number five is a look at Europe's most efficient goalscorers by in-house WhoScored.com writer Ben McAleer. With a minimum of 10 clear-cut chances scored in Europe's top five leagues this season, he analyses the strikers with the best clear-cut conversion rate with surprising results.

The fourth most read article this past week was by WhoScored.com's very own Martin Laurence, who takes the opportunity to take a closer look at John Stones' performances for Everton this term. The centre-back has been disappointing so far, with the Toffees boasting a better defensive record without the England international than with him as Martin examines whether Stones has the mental toughness to return to his best from.

At three is Jonathan Wilson's article - Palace Attempt to Get the Best from Potentially Prolific Adebayor. Following his move to Crystal Palace, Jonathan ponders whether Alan Pardew is capable of bringing out the best in the former Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham striker.

Miguel Delaney's in-depth match report from Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in midweek has been the second most read article on WhoScored.com this week. Delaney was in attendance as the Gunners fell to a first-leg loss in their last-16 Champions League tie with the European champions as he breaks down how Arsenal were the architects of their own downfall against the La Liga giants.

Last but by no means least, and slotting in at the number one spot this week, is Ben McAleer's article on Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman. Having struggled intially to establish himself at Stamford Bridge, Baba's recent outings hint that there is more to come from the Ghana international as Ben notes his performances against PSG and Manchester City as platforms with which to build on.

In terms of news stories, reports that Chelsea will offer John Obi Mikel a new deal as reward for his fine form under Guus Hiddink tops the list, closely followed by suggestions that Bastian Schweinsteiger has suffered a fresh injury setback before the story hinting that Neymar has penned a contract extension at Barcelona rounding off the top three.

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