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More than half of Premier League teams have adopted a more direct approach with the ball this season compared to last year, with Man City showing the most dramatic shift so far
September 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
More than half of Premier League teams have adopted a more direct approach with the ball this season compared to last year, with Man City showing the most dramatic shift so far
My favourite visual of the 2024–25 season is "Serie A pressing efficiency". You can now create the same type of graph yourself with markstats.club
August 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My favourite visual of the 2024–25 season is "Serie A pressing efficiency". You can now create the same type of graph yourself with markstats.club
Some of you may already have access to markstats.club 2.0. We’ve moved from WordPress to React, and one new feature lets you create scatter plots right in your browser. Check it out if you have access
August 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Some of you may already have access to markstats.club 2.0. We’ve moved from WordPress to React, and one new feature lets you create scatter plots right in your browser. Check it out if you have access
Man United and Spurs were in similar, if not identical, situations: a generally poor season ended with a sudden knockout success. Yet the managers were judged in completely opposite ways
June 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Man United and Spurs were in similar, if not identical, situations: a generally poor season ended with a sudden knockout success. Yet the managers were judged in completely opposite ways
Ange Postecoglou tenure at Spurs: instant impact followed by a gradual decline
June 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ange Postecoglou tenure at Spurs: instant impact followed by a gradual decline
If Inter stays brave tonight, they can leverage their biggest strength: effective buildup and press resistance. As PSG typically presses high m2m, opportunities to create artificial transitions will likely arise. Set pieces might offer another edge
May 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If Inter stays brave tonight, they can leverage their biggest strength: effective buildup and press resistance. As PSG typically presses high m2m, opportunities to create artificial transitions will likely arise. Set pieces might offer another edge
Manchester United 2024-25 compared to 2023-24:
They have a less effective high press, but overall open-play defense improved massively from "catastrophic" to "slightly above average". An open-play attack and buildup quality have not remarkably changed
They have a less effective high press, but overall open-play defense improved massively from "catastrophic" to "slightly above average". An open-play attack and buildup quality have not remarkably changed
May 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Manchester United 2024-25 compared to 2023-24:
They have a less effective high press, but overall open-play defense improved massively from "catastrophic" to "slightly above average". An open-play attack and buildup quality have not remarkably changed
They have a less effective high press, but overall open-play defense improved massively from "catastrophic" to "slightly above average". An open-play attack and buildup quality have not remarkably changed
"Glasner's defensive masterclass" looks like this by the way. Basically the worst game of the season
May 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"Glasner's defensive masterclass" looks like this by the way. Basically the worst game of the season
Crystal Palace is one of the most effective defensive PL teams. Their mid-block restricts opponents’ access to the final third and danger zones. However, today’s match was a complete contrast. Palace allowed 16 shots from the penalty box and 24 entries into the danger zone
May 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Crystal Palace is one of the most effective defensive PL teams. Their mid-block restricts opponents’ access to the final third and danger zones. However, today’s match was a complete contrast. Palace allowed 16 shots from the penalty box and 24 entries into the danger zone
Chelsea excels at attacking space, creating fast-break opportunities through natural turnovers and artificially (baiting opposition press). Sharper decisions with the ball in the second half against Liverpool could have led to a couple more goals
May 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Chelsea excels at attacking space, creating fast-break opportunities through natural turnovers and artificially (baiting opposition press). Sharper decisions with the ball in the second half against Liverpool could have led to a couple more goals
Since Ruben Amorim’s appointment, Manchester United has lost possession in the dangerous buildup areas more often than any other Premier League team except Crystal Palace
April 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Since Ruben Amorim’s appointment, Manchester United has lost possession in the dangerous buildup areas more often than any other Premier League team except Crystal Palace
@whitecapsfc.com are the best team in the league right now, even considering factors like schedule difficulty and home advantage. This season, they feel like a much better-coached team in and out of possession
April 13, 2025 at 6:49 AM
@whitecapsfc.com are the best team in the league right now, even considering factors like schedule difficulty and home advantage. This season, they feel like a much better-coached team in and out of possession
Vitinha is the most effective player at advancing the ball through passing in Europe this season. This metric measures players who move the ball forward and maintain possession, rarely losing the ball
April 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Vitinha is the most effective player at advancing the ball through passing in Europe this season. This metric measures players who move the ball forward and maintain possession, rarely losing the ball
How Arsenal curbed Real Madrid’s fast breaks:
- Cautious possession to avoid turnovers
- Deep fullbacks to strengthen the center
- Vinícius’s poor decisions
- Cautious possession to avoid turnovers
- Deep fullbacks to strengthen the center
- Vinícius’s poor decisions
April 9, 2025 at 3:43 AM
How Arsenal curbed Real Madrid’s fast breaks:
- Cautious possession to avoid turnovers
- Deep fullbacks to strengthen the center
- Vinícius’s poor decisions
- Cautious possession to avoid turnovers
- Deep fullbacks to strengthen the center
- Vinícius’s poor decisions
Man City's attack hit rock bottom tonight: the season's lowest Expected Goals, Expected Threat, and danger zone entries
April 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Man City's attack hit rock bottom tonight: the season's lowest Expected Goals, Expected Threat, and danger zone entries
Over the past five seasons, 82% of La Liga teams have been more effective than Real Madrid at stopping opponents from building play. You're missing a clear opportunity to gain an edge if you’re not targeting Real Madrid's high press
April 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Over the past five seasons, 82% of La Liga teams have been more effective than Real Madrid at stopping opponents from building play. You're missing a clear opportunity to gain an edge if you’re not targeting Real Madrid's high press
Startup idea: Build a team with a strong defense, exceed expected goals significantly, and secure a spot in European competitions
April 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Startup idea: Build a team with a strong defense, exceed expected goals significantly, and secure a spot in European competitions
thanks for the response, still waiting total match xG update from them
April 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
thanks for the response, still waiting total match xG update from them
Manchester City’s buildup faced its sternest test this season. The challenge is visible in post-match stats: the lowest pass accuracy and high number of turnovers in the danger zone. Still, aside from Nunes’ odd pass, which led to a goal, Bournemouth offered no real threat.
March 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Manchester City’s buildup faced its sternest test this season. The challenge is visible in post-match stats: the lowest pass accuracy and high number of turnovers in the danger zone. Still, aside from Nunes’ odd pass, which led to a goal, Bournemouth offered no real threat.
How on earth can you generate 1.5 xG from a single attack?
March 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
How on earth can you generate 1.5 xG from a single attack?
Genoa ranks second in Italy at forcing opponents to lose the ball in dangerous zones. Juventus struggled against their high press in the first 45 minutes, often pinned in their half. Juve’s goal came from Vlahović’s hold-up play, a quick throw-in, and Yıldız’s brilliance
March 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Genoa ranks second in Italy at forcing opponents to lose the ball in dangerous zones. Juventus struggled against their high press in the first 45 minutes, often pinned in their half. Juve’s goal came from Vlahović’s hold-up play, a quick throw-in, and Yıldız’s brilliance
Yet another 'worst performance of the season' for Liverpool
March 17, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Yet another 'worst performance of the season' for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk was the only player who won an aerial duel against Dan Burn in the final. Schär and Burn combined won 13 out of 16 individual battles
March 17, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Virgil van Dijk was the only player who won an aerial duel against Dan Burn in the final. Schär and Burn combined won 13 out of 16 individual battles
Jérémy Doku: 13 successful dribbles, 2 completed passes into the penalty box, 0 shots 🤷
March 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Jérémy Doku: 13 successful dribbles, 2 completed passes into the penalty box, 0 shots 🤷
PSG has taken an impressive step forward out-of-possession this season, improving their pressing effectiveness and overall defensive quality without sacrificing their attacking threat
March 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
PSG has taken an impressive step forward out-of-possession this season, improving their pressing effectiveness and overall defensive quality without sacrificing their attacking threat