Which Teams Have Achieved The Most xG in A Premier League Game?
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Which Teams Have Achieved The Most xG in A Premier League Game?

Liverpool broke the record for the most xG achieved in a Premier League game last night against Newcastle United, and that gets the mind thinking about which was the highest before that. There have been several high xG games over the years since the statistic came into effect around 2020, but which ones in the…

Where Does OPTA Predict Every Premier League Side To Finish?
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Where Does OPTA Predict Every Premier League Side To Finish?

We are ten games into the new Premier League season, and there are several surprises in the positions of some of the teams in the table. Tottenham are currently two points clear of Manchester City and Arsenal, and Aston Villa are making a serious push for Champions Lague football. As we all know, however, the…

How Russell Martin Could Set Southampton Up in the Championship
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How Russell Martin Could Set Southampton Up in the Championship

Russell Martin has officially joined Southampton on a 3-year contract. The new Southampton manager now faces the challenging task of implementing his own style within a tight timeframe. He will need to make difficult decisions by selling players who don’t fit his preferred style and bringing in new signings that align with his vision. This…

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The Numbers Behind Man United’s Desperate Need For a Striker

Paul Pogba rests on a poolside sun-lounger against a backdrop of the rolling hills of LA. He’s greeted by an approaching Romelu Lukaku, who tells him in French that he’ll see him tomorrow in training. They embrace and then start some strange awkward dance, which I’m sure was popular at the time. That was the…