Daily Archives: August 4, 2023

2023-24 Premier League – Location-map, with 3 charts


“… The map is a basic location-map, with an inset map of Greater London. Also shown are small labels which point out the three promoted clubs (Burnley, Luton Town, Sheffield United). And there are three charts… The Attendance chart, at top-centre of the map page, shows 4 things for each of the 20 current Premier League clubs…A) 2022-23 finish (with promotions noted). B) 2022-23 average attendance [from home league matches]. C) Stadium capacity [2022-23]. D) Percent-capacity [2022-23]. At the right-hand side of the map page are two more charts. The chart at the top-right shows Seasons-in-1st-Division for the 20 current Premier League clubs. …”
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Why Manchester City are willing to pay €90m for Josko Gvardiol


“Not much was known about Ederson when he signed for Manchester City from Benfica in June 2017 for £34.7million ($44.8m). But after watching just a handful of clips of him, it was extremely easy to see how he would fit into Pep Guardiola’s system. His range of passing and ability to pick the right pass was obvious. Lo and behold, six years later, he has been a massive part of City winning all there is to win at club level, enabling Guardiola to implement his style of possession football from the deepest man on the pitch. …”
The Athletic
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Why Jurgen Klopp placed his trust in Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘You need specific DNA at Liverpool’


“With his cap on backwards, Jurgen Klopp strolled across to Trent Alexander-Arnold during Saturday’s open training session at Singapore’s National Stadium and affectionately draped an arm around his shoulders. A brief chat was followed by a warm embrace between the Liverpool manager and his new vice-captain before they went their separate ways. …”
The Athletic (Video)