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😃 A confidence boost
⚽️ Plenty of possession
💨 Quick, direct attacks
🪵 Tactical rigidity
What will #MUFC be getting from Michael Carrick if they do go ahead and appoint him as interim manager?
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😃 A confidence boost
⚽️ Plenty of possession
💨 Quick, direct attacks
🪵 Tactical rigidity
What will #MUFC be getting from Michael Carrick if they do go ahead and appoint him as interim manager?
theanalyst.com/articles/mic...
How many other PL teams have completed the 40-game season challenge?
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
How many other PL teams have completed the 40-game season challenge?
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
Manchester City: 521 games
Everyone else?
We analyse how many games since each Premier League failed to have a shot on target 👇 theanalyst.com/articles/liv...
Manchester City: 521 games
Everyone else?
We analyse how many games since each Premier League failed to have a shot on target 👇 theanalyst.com/articles/liv...
Two-footed, a ball carrier and direct runner, Antoine Semenyo might just be the perfect fit 📊⚽
theanalyst.com/articles/ant...
Two-footed, a ball carrier and direct runner, Antoine Semenyo might just be the perfect fit 📊⚽
theanalyst.com/articles/ant...
But who did he dethrone to get there?
More: theanalyst.com/articles/igo...
But who did he dethrone to get there?
More: theanalyst.com/articles/igo...
Ahead of the quarter-finals in Morocco, we've checked in with the Opta supercomputer to see what the latest predictor numbers are for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. ⬇️
#AFCON
theanalyst.com/articles/afr...
Ahead of the quarter-finals in Morocco, we've checked in with the Opta supercomputer to see what the latest predictor numbers are for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. ⬇️
#AFCON
theanalyst.com/articles/afr...
An astonishing game.
Harvey Barnes' decider was the latest (101:48) winning goal on record in the Premier League, and the joint-second latest of all goals.
An astonishing game.
Harvey Barnes' decider was the latest (101:48) winning goal on record in the Premier League, and the joint-second latest of all goals.
Life after Ruben Amorim begins with a frustrating draw away to struggling Burnley.
United miss the chance to go fourth despite dominating at Turf Moor.
Get all the key stats and our recap here:
theanalyst.com/articles/bur...
Life after Ruben Amorim begins with a frustrating draw away to struggling Burnley.
United miss the chance to go fourth despite dominating at Turf Moor.
Get all the key stats and our recap here:
theanalyst.com/articles/bur...
City drop points for the third game in a row despite creating a host of chances.
It means Arsenal can go eight points clear at the summit with a win on Thursday.
Get all the key stats and our recap here:
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
City drop points for the third game in a row despite creating a host of chances.
It means Arsenal can go eight points clear at the summit with a win on Thursday.
Get all the key stats and our recap here:
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
United have had one goal disallowed and seen two goal-bound efforts cleared off the line in a first half they've largely dominated.
United have had one goal disallowed and seen two goal-bound efforts cleared off the line in a first half they've largely dominated.
Their seasonal record in the Premier League era is six (2007-08).
Their seasonal record in the Premier League era is six (2007-08).
Darren Fletcher only names one of his sons - Jack - on the bench. Maybe Tyler didn't tidy his bedroom?
Darren Fletcher only names one of his sons - Jack - on the bench. Maybe Tyler didn't tidy his bedroom?
Tuesday’s home defeat to Nottingham Forest meant West Ham are now winless in 10 games and 7 pts from safety.
Is there any way they can avoid relegation from the Premier League?
theanalyst.com/articles/wes...
Tuesday’s home defeat to Nottingham Forest meant West Ham are now winless in 10 games and 7 pts from safety.
Is there any way they can avoid relegation from the Premier League?
theanalyst.com/articles/wes...
They are six points clear at the top of the table, but the 'natural goalscorer' they signed in the summer only has three non-penalty goals in 18 PL appearances.
So, what's the truth? Is Arteta right?
theanalyst.com/articles/vik...
They are six points clear at the top of the table, but the 'natural goalscorer' they signed in the summer only has three non-penalty goals in 18 PL appearances.
So, what's the truth? Is Arteta right?
theanalyst.com/articles/vik...
But how often does a lead like that actually result in a title, and what does history suggest about their chances?
✍️: theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
But how often does a lead like that actually result in a title, and what does history suggest about their chances?
✍️: theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the favourite to take over at Man Utd on an interim basis - but others are still in the running.
Here, we assess the pros and cons of the main contenders.
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the favourite to take over at Man Utd on an interim basis - but others are still in the running.
Here, we assess the pros and cons of the main contenders.
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
@davidsegar.bsky.social has looked at what makes Brentford's star striker so good, and yes, it's far more than just penalties.
theanalyst.com/articles/igo...
@davidsegar.bsky.social has looked at what makes Brentford's star striker so good, and yes, it's far more than just penalties.
theanalyst.com/articles/igo...
But how often do teams in this position actually go onto win a Premier League title?
We dug into the history 📊: theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
But how often do teams in this position actually go onto win a Premier League title?
We dug into the history 📊: theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
The new Chelsea head coach is highly regarded, but it's still a big call. @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at Rosenior and some of his data at Strasbourg to see if he'll be a good fit for the Blues.
#CFC
theanalyst.com/articles/lia...
The new Chelsea head coach is highly regarded, but it's still a big call. @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at Rosenior and some of his data at Strasbourg to see if he'll be a good fit for the Blues.
#CFC
theanalyst.com/articles/lia...
Wolves have won a match... are they now about to embark on a remarkable run to safety?
With six points from 20 games, they'd have to do something never seen before in the Premier League.
✍️ @alitweedale.bsky.social
theanalyst.com/articles/wol...
Wolves have won a match... are they now about to embark on a remarkable run to safety?
With six points from 20 games, they'd have to do something never seen before in the Premier League.
✍️ @alitweedale.bsky.social
theanalyst.com/articles/wol...
Ruben Amorim's time as Man Utd head coach was dominated by talk of his system.
Fittingly, then, it proved a key sticking point in his ultimate downfall.
✍️ @rbenson92.bsky.social
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Ruben Amorim's time as Man Utd head coach was dominated by talk of his system.
Fittingly, then, it proved a key sticking point in his ultimate downfall.
✍️ @rbenson92.bsky.social
theanalyst.com/articles/rub...
Enzo Fernández’s goal (93:14) was the latest equaliser or winner Man City have conceded at home in the Premier League since December 2023.
A deserved point for Chelsea? Get all the key stats and recap here: theanalyst.com/articles/man...
Enzo Fernández’s goal (93:14) was the latest equaliser or winner Man City have conceded at home in the Premier League since December 2023.
A deserved point for Chelsea? Get all the key stats and recap here: theanalyst.com/articles/man...
Liverpool thought they'd won it, but Harrison Reed's long-range stunner in stoppage time earned Fulham a point.
It's now 8 unbeaten in the PL for Liverpool, though 4 of those have been draws.
Liverpool thought they'd won it, but Harrison Reed's long-range stunner in stoppage time earned Fulham a point.
It's now 8 unbeaten in the PL for Liverpool, though 4 of those have been draws.