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From James Ward-Prowse to Trent Alexander-Arnold, it's the age of the double-barrelled star after Chris Bart-Williams became the first 24-years ago

From James Ward-Prowse to Trent Alexander-Arnold, we are seeing ever more double-barrelled names in the Premier League.

When names on shirts were introduced 24 years ago, there was just one double-barrelled player in the top flight, Chris Bart Williams.

Now there are 18 after a steady progression over the years and the trend only looks set to continue.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is just one of 18 double-barrelled stars in the Premier League
Trent Alexander-Arnold is just one of 18 double-barrelled stars in the Premier League
Chris Bart-Williams was the first double-barrelled player to play in the top flightu00a0
Chris Bart-Williams was the first double-barrelled player to play in the top flight
Arsenal and Chelsea come out on top in terms of teams with the most double-barrelled players on their books.