Professional Soccer Team Analytics
There appear to be seven teams in the real run-up to who makes Europe next year with the top four going for the major prize and the fifth team relegated, if you will, to the Europa League. I'm sure that isn't ideal for the likes of Arsenal, Southampton, Man City, Man United, Tottenham, or... Continue Reading →
I didn't watch the entire game against West Bromwich Albion today but I did get to see the critical part - the build up to Mirallas missing the Penalty Kick. I'm not sure what a good definition of a teammate is but I'm pretty sure what he showed, in that game, is what a good... Continue Reading →
For most, the stunning team this year continues to be Southampton - worthy view as the Saints continue to march towards Europe. I'm not on their bandwagon yet as nearly half the season remains - but if they keep up their team performances, as they have the first 21 games, it is likely they squeeze... Continue Reading →
The headline is Capt. Obvious; especially when the League Table sees both these teams beginning to separate themselves from the others. The question for most is who qualifies for Europe in positions three and four while Man City and Chelsea go toe-to-toe for the League Championship. Too early you say? Not for me. By Week... Continue Reading →
It's been a couple of weeks since I checked in with the English Premier League so here's a quick fly-by on who's leading the league in team performance, exclusive of the League Table. That's not to say I'll ignore the League Table - in summary here's the top six and the bottom six respectively: Chelsea,... Continue Reading →
Perhaps a few shockers this past weekend - Queens Park Rangers defeating Sunderland 1-nil and Burnley (only?) drawing with Man United nil-nil certainly are intriguing, and from a pure entertainment standpoint the Chelsea game had it all. But soccer isn't about one specific week in League competition - it's about the consistency of purpose in... Continue Reading →
