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The ‘dreadful’ numbers that show Premier League goalkeepers are getting WORSE

The writer of the 'Ones to Watch' section In the MatchDay program of Nottingham Forest, Andre Onana has not spared blushing. “Onana is capable of both the sublime and the ridiculous between the posts and he can sometimes possess whimsical tendencies,” they wrote about the goalkeeper of Manchester United prior to the victory of Forest

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The Numbers Game: Can Amorim complete Guardiola 3-peat in the Manchester derby?

It has been a season to forget for both Manchester clubs in 2024-25, although the 196th episode of this legendary fixture continues to collect excitement. Amad Diallo was the Derby Day Hero of Manchester United in December, with his 90th-minute goal that completed a remarkable late turning around to beat outside sorts Manchester City with

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The Numbers Game: Can Amorim complete Guardiola 3-peat in the Manchester derby?

It has been a season to forget for both Manchester clubs in 2024-25, although the 196th episode of this legendary fixture continues to collect excitement. Amad Diallo was the Derby Day Hero of Manchester United in December, with his 90th-minute goal that completed a remarkable late turning around to beat outside sorts Manchester City with

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The Numbers Game: Derby fever hits Merseyside as Liverpool host Everton

James Tarkowski's Last-Gasp Volley left Liverpool in a dramatic conclusion in the last Merseyside Derby in Goodison Park in February. Timed at 97:07, it was the second lightest goal that Liverpool admitted in the Premier League, since OPTA started recording such data in 2006-07, after a strike by Robin van Persie for Arsenal in April

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The Numbers Game: Tuchel looking for more after debut England win

The Thomas Tuchel era started on Friday in Solid as non-spectacular fashion, in which England claimed a 2-0 victory over Albania to start their qualifying top campaign 2026. Although Tuchel largely relied on the core of players who served the three lions well during the eight years the leadership of Gareth Southgate, there were a

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The Numbers Game: Can Netherlands end Spain’s year-long unbeaten run?

When the quarterfinals draw defensive Nations League and European champions Spain against the Netherlands, fireworks were expected. The first stage of that striking draw, held in De Kuip in Rotterdam on Thursday, certainly did not disappoint and saw four goals were shared equally. The Netherlands closes the victory after the efforts of Cody Gakpo and

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The Numbers Game: Can Arsenal get back on track after Premier League stumbles?

The Premier League title of Arsenal almost sees it after a number of slip-ups in recent weeks, but they hope to bounce back against Chelsea on Sunday. With Liverpool not in competition -promotion this weekend because of the EFL Cup final, Arsenal has the chance to close the gap if they can leave their wobbles

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