The boffins at Opta Stats have uncovered some gems from this season which help tell the story of why some clubs had a successful campaign and others had a year to forget. Lets take a look…
Arsenal
- Keep Van Persie fit for a whole season and Arsenal may just have a chance of putting some silverware in the empty Emirates trophy cabinet…
Van Persie is a goal machine when fully fit.
18 Robin van Persie equalled the Premier League record of 18 goals scored in a season from January 1 onwards held by Thierry Henry and Cristiano Ronaldo
98.2 Robin van Persie minute per goal ratio (goal every 98.2 minutes) – the best in the league.
- Arsenal are the Premier League keep ball kings…
61% Arsenal were the only team who averaged over 60% possession this season
1104 Arsenal made more touches in the opposition penalty area than any other side in 2010-11
Man United
United's experience was the key in the title race
- United’s experience ensures they know how to get the job done…
36 Manchester United were the most clinical side from the 60th minute onwards in the Premier League this season; netting 36 goals in this period
11 Manchester United substitutes scored the most goals in 2010-11
18 Manchester United scored more headed goals than any other team in the Premier League this season
This is only an excerpt from my article which was published on EPLTalk.com. To read the full article please go to: http://www.epltalk.com/52-revealing-facts-about-the-20-premier-league-clubs-of-2010-11-32636
