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Our Opta Power Rankings now include:
📈 Highest risers & fallers
⚖️ Team comparison
🌍 16,000 men's and women's teams ranked
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Arsenal women have now scored with just three of their 97 shots across all competitions in 2026-27 (3.1%) from an xG total of 8.6.
They play Paris FC next, meeting them on Wednesday in the Champions League.
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How good has Kenneth Walker III been for the Kansas City Chiefs? Through two weeks, Walker has forced 31 missed or broken tackles on his rushing attempts. That's more than Isiah Pacheco (13) or Kareem Hunt (27) had all of last season.
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Chelsea vs Arsenal has all the ingredients of a pivotal WSL clash, with Manchester City already setting the pace at the top.
Our preview includes:
✅ Key stats
✅ Head-to-head record
✅ Opta supercomputer prediction
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The Saints have been reliant on Tyler Shough's arm and quick-concept play calls. The Raiders are generating pressure on the line that goes beyond Maxx Crosby.
Two overlooked teams entering the season make for one of Week 3's more interesting matchups: theanalyst.com/articles/new-…
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New rules were introduced to the Premier League this season to prevent timewasting on throw-ins and goal-kicks. Are they working?
It seems so. The average time taken for throw-ins has dropped from 17.8 secs to 15.3, while goal-kicks are being taken almost three seconds faster.
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Jürgen Klopp is back in the dugout, and we saw some of his influence in Germany's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.
@DavidSegar_ looks at Klopp's first game back in management since May 2024.
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Arsenal still haven't seen the best of Viktor Gyökeres🫣
@oliver_hopkins joins @jord_coll for a deep dive into his data, looking at why he's struggled to adapt to the Premier League👀
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We decided the international break was a good time to see how the new anti-timewasting rules are working in the Premier League.
Pretty well, it seems... ⏱️👇
🔗 theanalyst.com/articles/prem…
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Spain and La Liga have long been standard bearers when it comes to pathways for youth players.
Evidence suggests their position is only improving relative to the other top leagues.
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Alex Scott has won more ground duels than any other Premier League player this season 🍒
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🔴 Arsenal have scored just twice in the WSL despite generating 5.9 xG.
Is it already now or never when they face Chelsea on Sunday?
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While they are both unbeaten, Chelsea and Arsenal have not been at their best in 2026-27.
We preview a heavyweight showdown at Stamford Bridge that could have major ramifications for the early WSL title race: theanalyst.com/articles/chel…
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Arsenal will really miss Kai Havertz if he's sidelined for any significant period.
📈 Win rate with Havertz: 72.7%
📉 Win rate without Havertz: 52.4%
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Everton sit two points above Liverpool in the WSL table and there's little between them elsewhere too. 📈
According to the Opta Power Rankings, Everton are just two places above their Merseyside rivals ahead of Sunday's derby.
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Who will continue their impressive start to the new season?
We preview the clash with our Liverpool vs Everton predictions.
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New rules were introduced to the Premier League this season to prevent timewasting on throw-ins and goal-kicks. Are they working?
It seems so. The average time taken for throw-ins has dropped from 17.8 secs to 15.3, while goal-kicks are being taken almost three seconds faster.
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We decided the international break was a good time to see how the new anti-timewasting rules are working in the Premier League.
Pretty well, it seems... ⏱️👇
🔗 theanalyst.com/articles/prem…
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Matchday 1 ✅
A comeback in Munich, narrow wins for Arsenal and Chelsea, Lyon's eight-goal statement and another Barcelona attacking masterclass.
We break down the biggest talking points from the opening round of the UWCL.
theanalyst.com/articles/man-…
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