Daily Archives: November 6, 2025

The Alternative Premier League Table: No 11 – Expected goals conceded and defensive performance


“Welcome to the 11th edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each Thursday, Anantaajith Raghuraman analyses the entire division through a specific lens. After looking at goal contributions from new faces for each club last week, this edition’s focus is on expected goals against (xGA). As usual, the article that follows is long but detailed, so please settle down and enjoy it all — or simply search for the side you want to read about. …”
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World Cup 2026 kits: Our favourites of Adidas’ home jerseys, from Mexico to Germany to Argentina


“It’s one of the moments when you realise the World Cup is coming up faster than you think: when the first kits are unveiled. Adidas has launched its ‘home’ jerseys for the 2026 tournament, and there is a lot to digest. Not only all 22 shirts, but also the colours, the intricate designs, and, well, just whether they work or not. Of course, some of the teams are yet to confirm their qualification. The Athletic will, of course, bring you a further rundown of all the kits when they are released, but for now, our writers have given their verdict — without squabbling too much — on Adidas’ offerings. …”
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