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They've since taken 9 pts from 4 games and their probability of relegation is gradually decreasing in the eyes of the Opta supercomputer.
They've since taken 9 pts from 4 games and their probability of relegation is gradually decreasing in the eyes of the Opta supercomputer.
▪️ More long balls than usual
▪️ Wild celebrations at full-time
83 minutes in at Anfield, Man City were looking down and out.
Then, they produced a stunning turnaround to keep the Premier League title race alive.
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▪️ More long balls than usual
▪️ Wild celebrations at full-time
83 minutes in at Anfield, Man City were looking down and out.
Then, they produced a stunning turnaround to keep the Premier League title race alive.
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
Find out the results below (FAO Brentford fans...)
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Find out the results below (FAO Brentford fans...)
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A dramatic ending at Anfield sees Man City keep their title hopes alive.
City have achieved a league double over Liverpool for the first time since 1936-37, and reduce the gap to leaders Arsenal back to six points.
#LIVMCI
A dramatic ending at Anfield sees Man City keep their title hopes alive.
City have achieved a league double over Liverpool for the first time since 1936-37, and reduce the gap to leaders Arsenal back to six points.
#LIVMCI
Ismaïla Sarr scored the only goal to end a 12-game winless run for Palace in all competitions.
James Milner was an unused sub for the hosts, meaning Gareth Barry's PL appearance record is safe for another few days.
#BRICRY
Ismaïla Sarr scored the only goal to end a 12-game winless run for Palace in all competitions.
James Milner was an unused sub for the hosts, meaning Gareth Barry's PL appearance record is safe for another few days.
#BRICRY
@davidsegar.bsky.social has gone over the data to see, other than goals, where the German has improved in recent weeks.
#LIVMCI
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@davidsegar.bsky.social has gone over the data to see, other than goals, where the German has improved in recent weeks.
#LIVMCI
theanalyst.com/articles/liv...
Pep Guardiola makes one change from the team that drew 2-2 at Spurs, with Omar Marmoush replacing Rayan Cherki. Rúben Dias is on the bench.
#LIVMCI
Pep Guardiola makes one change from the team that drew 2-2 at Spurs, with Omar Marmoush replacing Rayan Cherki. Rúben Dias is on the bench.
#LIVMCI
We're all just waiting for James Milner to come on, though, aren't we?
#BRICRY
We're all just waiting for James Milner to come on, though, aren't we?
#BRICRY
Olivia Smith's early goal was enough to give Arsenal all three points against WSL leaders Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.
It brought an end to City's 13-game winning streak.
Olivia Smith's early goal was enough to give Arsenal all three points against WSL leaders Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.
It brought an end to City's 13-game winning streak.
📈 Another set for positive regression
🧤 A back-up goalkeeper now set to start?
Here are our top five differentials for #FPL GW25, among those players owed by few than 10% of managers 👇👇 theanalyst.com/articles/fpl...
📈 Another set for positive regression
🧤 A back-up goalkeeper now set to start?
Here are our top five differentials for #FPL GW25, among those players owed by few than 10% of managers 👇👇 theanalyst.com/articles/fpl...
We use Opta data to find the top players to target 👀
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We use Opta data to find the top players to target 👀
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🏃 Van de Ven's run vs Copenhagen
🎯 Richarlison's long-ranger
🦂 Solanke's scorpion kick
For a team that don't score many goals, Spurs have scored a disproportionate number of worldies.
Why?
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🏃 Van de Ven's run vs Copenhagen
🎯 Richarlison's long-ranger
🦂 Solanke's scorpion kick
For a team that don't score many goals, Spurs have scored a disproportionate number of worldies.
Why?
theanalyst.com/articles/spu...
Can Fernandes manage it? Could he even break it?
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Can Fernandes manage it? Could he even break it?
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Only two players have ever tallied more PL assists in a 14-game period.
Only two players have ever tallied more PL assists in a 14-game period.
Since then, he has nine in his last 11 outings (6 goals, 3 assists), more than anyone from the Premier League in all competitions.
#LFC
Since then, he has nine in his last 11 outings (6 goals, 3 assists), more than anyone from the Premier League in all competitions.
#LFC
🏆 A six-time PL-winning midfielder
💪 Two big Europeans who could cut it in England
Here are seven big names who could be available on a free transfer this summer.
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🏆 A six-time PL-winning midfielder
💪 Two big Europeans who could cut it in England
Here are seven big names who could be available on a free transfer this summer.
theanalyst.com/articles/bes...
For many of the game's biggest clubs, January was a quiet month.
Was that in part because some of them were eyeing up one of these seven summer bargains?
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For many of the game's biggest clubs, January was a quiet month.
Was that in part because some of them were eyeing up one of these seven summer bargains?
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Arsenal's 4-0 victory at Leeds on Saturday was just the sixth occurrence in 2025-26. There were 33 such wins in the 2023-24 campaign.
Arsenal's 4-0 victory at Leeds on Saturday was just the sixth occurrence in 2025-26. There were 33 such wins in the 2023-24 campaign.
Using Opta data, we’ve identified one player from each nation whose underlying numbers suggest they could break out in the 2026 Championship.
Meet our players to watch 👇
theanalyst.com/articles/players-to-watch-in-the-2026-mens-six-nations
Using Opta data, we’ve identified one player from each nation whose underlying numbers suggest they could break out in the 2026 Championship.
Meet our players to watch 👇
theanalyst.com/articles/players-to-watch-in-the-2026-mens-six-nations
It wasn't pretty, but Arsenal stood firm and battled their way into their first final since Mikel Arteta's first season, when he led them to FA Cup glory.
It wasn't pretty, but Arsenal stood firm and battled their way into their first final since Mikel Arteta's first season, when he led them to FA Cup glory.
A half low on action ends goalless, but Arsenal still hold an aggregate lead.
Chelsea won't be entirely unhappy with how that half went, but they'll have to attack more after the break.
A half low on action ends goalless, but Arsenal still hold an aggregate lead.
Chelsea won't be entirely unhappy with how that half went, but they'll have to attack more after the break.
The Premier League's January transfer window closed on Monday.
Which clubs do you think were the winners and losers?
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The Premier League's January transfer window closed on Monday.
Which clubs do you think were the winners and losers?
theanalyst.com/articles/jan...
But what will the Reds eventually be getting? @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at his data. 👇
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But what will the Reds eventually be getting? @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at his data. 👇
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If Casemiro had left Man Utd in 2024, he'd have departed after seeing his reputation smashed to pieces.
He stayed and will now leave at the end of this season as something of a cult hero at Old Trafford.
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If Casemiro had left Man Utd in 2024, he'd have departed after seeing his reputation smashed to pieces.
He stayed and will now leave at the end of this season as something of a cult hero at Old Trafford.
theanalyst.com/articles/cas...
🏃 He is making the most valuable off-ball runs in the Premier League...
🧮...and we've got the numbers to prove it.
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🏃 He is making the most valuable off-ball runs in the Premier League...
🧮...and we've got the numbers to prove it.
theanalyst.com/articles/enz...