Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung on Monday had his fifth assist of the season, jumping to third place in the English Premier League.

The official league Web site ranked Park third in assists after he helped teammate Paul Scholes score the opening goal in United's 3-0 victory over West Brom.

Park's teammate Wayne Rooney, Manchester City's Andy Cole and Chelsea's Frank Lampard are also tied for third.

Meanwhile, the British network Skysports gave Park a rating of eight out of ten points, calling his play "diligent."