In the fiercely contested Premier League title race, the stats of top contenders Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal have been scrutinized, revealing a decisive winner.
Arsenal Leading
Last season witnessed Arsenal leading the pack for a significant duration, only to be surpassed by Pep Guardiola’s formidable City squad, securing another Premier League triumph. The current season witnesses a resurgent Liverpool, under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, joining the race.
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Liverpool, motivated by Klopp’s impending departure, currently leads the standings with 63 points. Trailing closely are City with 62 points and Arsenal with 61, setting the stage for one of the most tightly contested title races in Premier League history.
As the competition intensifies, a statistical analysis of the three top-tier teams sheds light on their performance. According to Squawka, Arsenal claims the top spot this season with an Opta Performance Index of 1058, closely followed by City with 1055 and Liverpool with 1045.
Goal-scoring prowess has been a key factor, with Arsenal leading the pack by netting 68 goals, four more than Liverpool and six more than the reigning champions, City. The Gunners boast an impressive average of 2.58 goals per 90 minutes, surpassing Liverpool’s 2.37 and City’s 2.30.
Defensively, Mikel Arteta’s squad emerges as the standout performers, securing the most clean sheets (11) and conceding the least number of goals (23). Arsenal concedes an average of 0.83 goals per 90, with Liverpool following at 0.93 and City at 1.00.
Following their commanding 6-0 victory over Sheffield United, Arteta expressed confidence in his team’s form, urging them to maintain their stellar performance. He emphasized the players’ chemistry, determination, and belief in continuous improvement.
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In the pursuit of excellence, Arteta acknowledged the need for sustained improvement throughout the season, highlighting the importance of maintaining their current form until the season’s conclusion.