Category: Data Analysis

Daniel Farke

Premier League 2021/22: Man City vs Norwich City – stats

Manchester City beat newly-promoted Norwich City 5-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: Arsenal vs Chelsea – stats

Sunday’s final game in the Premier League saw Chelsea see off Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates. We’ve broken down all the key…

September 3, 2021

Data Analysis

Data Analysis: Four players who are similar to Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes

This is the fourth part in a series of articles looking at the use of data profiles in identifying potential recruitment targets…

September 3, 2021

Arsenal

Premier League 2021/22: Man City vs Arsenal – stats gallery

The Saturday lunchtime kick-off in the Premier League saw Pep Guardiola’s Man City beat Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal 5-0 at the Etihad, leaving…

September 3, 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2021/22: Liverpool vs Chelsea – stats gallery

The Saturday evening kick-off in the Premier League saw Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool draw 1-1 with Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in the heavyweight clash…

September 3, 2021

Copa América 2021

Copa America 2021: Analytical trends from the tournament – data analysis

2021 Copa América ended with a dream final, a 28-year trophyless drought smashed and a first international title for Lionel Messi. Pre-tournament…

July 30, 2021

Analysis

The next Pique and Ramos: The U23 La Liga defenders to watch out for in 2021/22 – data analysis

La Liga is as exciting as ever. With Atlético Madrid beating Barcelona and Real Madrid to the trophy last season, it showed…

July 26, 2021

Data Analysis

Euro 2020: Analytical trends from the tournament – data analysis

After a month of constant football viewing, we can collectively catch our breath. With the days equally split between Euro 2020 and…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Chelsea boss Sarri working his notice?

As we speed towards the end of the season the Premier League betting really heats up with all to play for in…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19 Tactical Analysis: The tactical narrative behind Chelsea’s improved xG

It was the dullest-ever climax to Chelsea’s fifth-round FA Cup fixture against Manchester United. The Blues had been displaying a boring possession…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Forget Sule: Which centre-back should Tuchel bring to Chelsea next season?

It has been a tremendous start to the Thomas Tuchel era at Chelsea. The German has returned 21 points from a possible…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

CAF Champions League 2020/21: finding the best players in Africa – data analysis

African club football is still an unknown world for most football fans and analysts. The lack of quality footage and data for…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Striker struggles: taking Brighton to another level with a brand new centre-forward

Brighton & Hove Albion can finally comfortably state that they will be staying in the Premier League for another season. With nine…

July 16, 2021

Arsenal

Using data to identify a new central defender for Arsenal

We should start here with an insight into how to use data when looking to recruit players for your club. In no…

July 16, 2021

Data Analysis

UEFA Europa League semi-finals preview – data analysis

The first leg of the Europa League semifinals will be played on Thursday night. Two Premier League contestants Manchester United and Arsenal…

April 28, 2021

Data Analysis

5 cheap creators: Midfield schemers valued under 1m for clubs needing a bargain Bruno

In recent years we have witnessed a significant decrease in top-level sides playing formations which have the traditional number 10 role, and…

April 10, 2021

Analysis

“Bad signing” Ronaldo – Better alternatives for Real Madrid and Juventus

After Juventus’ elimination from the Champions League against Porto, rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the club at the end of the season…

March 20, 2021

Analysis

Fishing in troubled waters: finding the best local midfielders in the Chinese Super League

The Chinese Super League, not a long time ago one of the wealthiest leagues in the world, has crashed. Excessive investment has…

March 13, 2021

Analysis

FPL: Great value options in each position to save your season

The Premier League is reaching the final ten Gameweeks of the season, and there are a lot of points to be won…

March 12, 2021

Analysis

Life after Moukoko: 5 teenage strikers already impressing at senior level

Finding top talents at the earliest possible age has always been a priority for most clubs. Getting these players before they’re 18…

March 6, 2021