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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
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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
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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.
Crystal Palace's slide down the table continues with a fourth league defeat in five games.
Newcastle are now unbeaten in seven home league games (W5 D2), scoring exactly two goals in each match during that run.
Crystal Palace's slide down the table continues with a fourth league defeat in five games.
Newcastle are now unbeaten in seven home league games (W5 D2), scoring exactly two goals in each match during that run.
Igor Thiago stole the headlines with his hat-trick, as Brentford extended their unbeaten run to five Premier League games to go seventh.
Everton have now conceded 3+ goals in three of their last six home league matches.
Igor Thiago stole the headlines with his hat-trick, as Brentford extended their unbeaten run to five Premier League games to go seventh.
Everton have now conceded 3+ goals in three of their last six home league matches.