![]() ![]() As kickoff on the 2021 season approached, the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 made their own move, beginning to map out an alliance that they hope may help blunt the SEC's growing influence on the college sports landscape. The move creates a daunting 16-team superconference and shakes up the balance of power across the country. Texas and Oklahoma have formally accepted an invitation from the SEC and will become league members on July 1, 2025. As the nature of football is unpredictable, so is our analysis - a playful speculation, aimed to add to the excitement of the game.College football’s realignment wheel is spinning again. We eagerly await what’s to come and will keep monitoring the teams’ performances. (Note: Some players are on loan and are not currently playing). Brighton: 3 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 10 midfielders, 6 forwards ![]() Man United: 4 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 10 midfielders, 8 forwards Arsenal: 4 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 10 midfielders, 7 forwards Liverpool: 4 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 8 midfielders, 6 forwards Man City: 4 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 10 midfielders, 2 forwards Let’s examine the squad sizes for each team, for further insights: We believe having ample substitutes can prove critical, should a player be sidelined due to mishaps on the field. No one is immune to injuries, as there are many variables at play, last year’s performances, might not dictate this season’s outcomes. If past performances are any indication of what’s to come, we project the following in the top 5 by the end of the season: That isn’t to say there is no team-focused play, but season 2022/23 had Manchester City at the top, followed by Arsenal and Man United, so there is some merit to that playstyle. The strong performances so far are a big indicator of what is to come - the Premier League has notoriously been very player-focused, diverging from the more team-oriented approach seen in the Bundesliga. Last, but not least, Arsenal had Eddie and Bukayo putting 4/5 goals in the bag. West Ham’s strategy seems akin to Man City’s, with Jarrod and Michail securing 4/7 goals, while Liverpool only had one player with 2 goals (out of 6) - Luis Diaz. Tottenham, on the other hand, have a more widespread distribution of goals with 6 players scoring a goal each. With the end of matchday 3, there are some clear trends emerging within the top teams.įor instance, Man City’s lead goal scorers - Erling Haaland, voted player of the year, and Rodri, have contributed 5 out of 6 goals for the team. We found the longest list of betting sites in the UK and decided to check that assumption - most, if not all, bookmakers had the odds set very closely for either team to win, both at 5/2 (2.50), with some leaning slightly towards Newcastle. Then week two began and Brighton scored another victory, this time against Wolves, while Newcastle couldn’t quite find a way to break through the defences of Man City, falling 0-1.īoth Brighton and Newcastle are set to face off 2nd September and if we had to guess, their odds of winning appear quite even. Newcastle and Brighton led the pack, dazzling the fans with fantastic performances - scoring 5 and 4 goals respectively, things were looking ‘bright’ for the bunch. Let’s take a short trip back in time, to the start of the Premier League. We dug into those, alongside last season’s data, to better inform our estimates.įor two heated weeks of battle, Brighton managed to stay near the top, only to lose that position in the subsequent game week, plummeting to 6th place in the rankings after their loss to West Ham. Fortunately, the Premier League's official website meticulously tracks scores and offers live commentary written records, ensuring we stay up to date. ![]()
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