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Dr. Jekyll & Mr Suarez | Statistical look at The Uruguayan’s dual nature

Written by    on  May 1, 2013

Luis Suarez is undoubtly one incredibly talented world class player, among the Premier League’s finest. His superb form helped Liverpool push through the Premier League table after a poor start for the Reds this  season. Unfortunately, the Uruguayan also plays, what fans of all clubs would deem, a very, very dirty game. His urgency to win [...]

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Is Jordan Henderson Liverpool’s new Lucas? | Stats comparison

Written by    on  April 6, 2013

So a young midfielder was enjoying good form for his hometown club, which lead to him being labeled as one of his country’s most promising players and one of the biggest clubs in the country then pays a premium to acquire his services. The midfielder then finds it tough in new settings and surrounded by [...]

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Hart or Foster – who should be England’s first choice? | Stats Comparison

Written by    on  March 26, 2013

The emergence of Joe Hart has given English national team what they lacked since David Seaman’s best years – a proper goalkeeper. Manchester City’s shot stopper proved he’s a world-class footballer with his last season’s impressive form that helped the Citizens win their first league title in forty-four years. Hart’s form has dipped this term, though. [...]

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How Far is Lucas from his best? | Stats Comparison

Written by    on  March 16, 2013

When I think of last season’s quarter final against Chelsea, first thing coming into my mind aren’t the goals Kenny Dalglish’s team scored. I don’t even remember those to be honest. In fact, the only view I can remember from that game is Lucas Leiva being stretchered off the pitch with knee injury. I guess [...]

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EPL Target Men Stats Compared | Dzeko, Benteke, Holt, Carroll & Lukaku

Written by    on  March 9, 2013

As many football supporters say, the target men era died with the 4-4-2 formation. There is some truth in those words, as the strikers that are big, strong and dominant in the air become much less popular than they used to be in the 1990′s and early 2000′s. It’s also quite remarkable that there are [...]

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Is Steven Gerrard back to his best? | Stats Compared to Xabi Alonso

Written by    on  February 27, 2013

After crashing out of the Europa League despite a very impressive second leg performance against Zenit at Anfield, Liverpool lost their last opportunity to get some silverware this term. Although Brendan Rodgers and his players still have a chance of finishing fourth in the league, it seems to be unlikely as it’d take a really [...]

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What is Liverpool’s best defensive duo? | Stats comparison

Written by    on  February 17, 2013

The current season is full of mixed feelings for Liverpool fans. The Reds play wonderful football and destroy their opponents one week and a few days later suffer a horrible defeat in a match they should have won. There are some positives as Brendan Rodger’s team scores much more goals than Kenny’ team last year and [...]

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Begovic & Vorm – Could they take Reina’s place? | Stats Comparison

Written by    on  February 11, 2013

For a few seasons now, Pepe Reina’s form concerns Liverpool supporters. Since 2010-2011 campaign, the Spaniard has struggled to find some consistency and his save-to-shot ratio has decreased over time. Pepe’s biggest problem seems to be the number of errors he makes as his mistakes can cost Liverpool points, with the latest one turning a [...]

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The most accurate midfielders in the Premier League | Stats Comparison

Written by    on  January 30, 2013

Since both the Spanish national team and Barcelona have dominated the world with attacking, possession-based football, such philosophy has become increasingly popular. Some Premier League teams are already trying to implement tiki-taka, hoping it will make them successful. It makes accurate midfield passers much more valuable, as they are fundamental to ball-circulation. Winning the battle [...]

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Giroud – struggling to fill van Persie’s boots | Stats Comparison

Written by    on  January 27, 2013

Every Premier League season has its own heroes and losers; ups and downs. Some teams are under-achieving, and some are flying high. Some players are making their fans ecstatic with the way they play, and some are just hugely disappointing. Finally, some transfers turn out to be great moves, and some are just more or [...]

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