“Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic analyses the entire division through a specific lens. Dribbling is back in fashion in the Premier League. With teams going more direct, opportunities for isolating defenders and contesting individual duels in the attacking third have increased. The pace, power and technical quality these players possess, especially in wide areas, makes it a valuable tool to progress play. So, this week’s Alternative Table will rank the league in terms of take-ons (also known as dribbles) attempted per 90 minutes across the pitch and successful take-ons in the box. Key takeaways include. …”
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