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Shots and Goals: An EPL Update of Offensive Production Through November

Soccer Quantified 04 December @ 10:06 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Here's an update on offensive production in the EPL so far this year (using data as of Nov.28). First, take a look at goals and shots (shots taken and shots on target) per match played.
No real surprises on the the number of goals scored per match front. Man U, Arsenal, and Chelsea are right at the top at 2-2.

Shots and Goals: An EPL Update of Offensive Production Through November

Soccer Quantified 04 December @ 10:06 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Here's an update on offensive production in the EPL so far this year (using data as of Nov.28). First, take a look at goals and shots (shots taken and shots on target) per match played.
No real surprises on the the number of goals scored per match front. Man U, Arsenal, and Chelsea are right at the top at 2-2.

Barcelona tidal wave in Ballon D'Or

Soccerblog 06 December @ 10:07 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Xavi, Iniesta, and Leo Messi are the three nominees for FIFA's Ballon D'Or award for player of the year. Thus, underlining the overwhelming quality of Barca's football.

Even with Real Madrid stuffing its ranks with high priced quality, the Catulanyan club managed to pull of another domestic league title winning both the Clasicos and also sending seven players to the World Cup.

Ronaldo adapts technique on short-range freekicks

dioforce. 15 December @ 12:42 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Cristiano Ronaldo's latest cracking free-kick success had a minor but significant distinction from his numerous others.
The Portuguese highlight reel has had a proclivity—from his Manchester United days—to use the top of his foot, without following through, to create a driven, dipping, swerving strike on all his free kicks.

Wayne Rooney Sweeps The Leg

The Offside 16 December @ 12:43 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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The Year in Rooney has certainly seen its ups and down, from being "streets ahead" of Lionel Messi to ultimately winding up counties behind. Starting at the World Cup in retrospect, perhaps a little earlier the bad has largely outweighed the good, and though he's back from Nike's supersecret underground rejuvenation labs with a new contract in tote, he just can't stay away from the dark side.