The Alternative Premier League Table: No 22 – Dribbles

A look at how top-flight sides employ the art of the dribble, from super-keen Manchester City down to semi-reluctant Crystal ...
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The Alternative Premier League Table: No 3 – Who’s good at taking penalties?

Welcome to the third edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, a series you can enjoy on The Athletic every Thursday this season. We all know how compelling it is to stare at a league table.
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How can mid-table Premier League clubs keep things fresh and exciting?

Brentford’s achievements during their first two seasons in the Premier League could have been ripped straight from the pages of a fairytale. Thomas Frank’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 on the opening day of ...
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What the Premier League table does (and does not) tell us about each club

The October international break halted the Premier League at seven matches, but it returns this weekend with a London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United getting us going in Saturday’s ...
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The Alternative Premier League Table: No 17 – Own goals

Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic analyses the entire division through a specific lens. After looking at the pressing intensity of ...
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The Alternative Premier League Table: No 11 – Expected goals conceded and defensive performance

Illustration: Dan Goldfarb/The Athletic; Photo: Stuart MacFarlane/Getty Images Welcome to the 11th edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each Thursday, Anantaajith Raghuraman analyses ...