Some aspects of this Premier League season have almost felt 'throwback', with teams seemingly going a bit more direct. I've looked at so many numbers my eyes have crossed, but found some interesting tidbits from the early weeks of the campaign. 👇 theanalyst.com/articles/pre...

Ryan Gravenberch has scored twice in four Premier League games this season, having only found the net once in his previous 63 games in the competition. @davidsegar.bsky.social takes a look at the seemingly constantly evolving Dutchman and his impressive form. #LFC theanalyst.com/articles/rya...

Ousmane Dembélé is the favourite to win the men's Ballon d'Or award on Monday, having recorded 46 goal involvements on his way to winning a treble with PSG. @davidsegar.bsky.social takes a closer look at Dembélé's credentials. 👇 #BallondOr theanalyst.com/articles/ous...

Looking at a 38-game rolling points total for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League since the start of 2022-23, it's clear the extent to which Nuno Espírito Santo improved them during his time at the club. Click below for more data on Nuno's time at Forest. theanalyst.com/articles/nun... #NFFC

With Alexander Isak edging closer to joining Liverpool in what would be a British record transfer, I decided to see if he's any good. Presumably Liverpool have already done that, but yes, he is. 👍 #LFC theanalyst.com/articles/ale...

Oh my God yes, I have been doing this for the last two years! 😂

Some argued that the Premier League was weak last season, which was a bit weird if you actually watched it properly and saw how good even teams in the bottom half played. I've done some data digging to see if perhaps the opposite might even be true. theanalyst.com/articles/pre...

🤔 Can Liverpool go again? 😬 Do they need more defenders? ⚽ Will they cope with Mo Salah’s AFCON absence? We pose these questions and more ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Friday. #LFC theanalyst.com/articles/liv...

João Palhinha to Tottenham took many by surprise, but dig into the numbers and you can see why he'd suit a Thomas Frank team, at least defensively. What about going to other way, though? @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at Palhinha's data to see what to expect. #THFC theanalyst.com/articles/joa...

After three and a half years, 41 goals and 16 assists in 148 games for Liverpool, Luis Díaz has left to join Bayern Munich. @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at the Colombian's time in England, and what he could offer the Bundesliga giants. #LFC #FCB theanalyst.com/articles/lui...

𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚 Jorrel Hato is 19 but has already played 111 games for Ajax, and even captained the Eredivisie giants in a Europa League fixture at just 17. We look at whether the Dutch defender is an addition that would make sense for Chelsea. ⬇️ #CFC theanalyst.com/articles/jor...

Went on @talksport.com's 'The Window' earlier to discuss Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins. Don't watch it, though; I'm too self conscious. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhMj...

Chelsea are reportedly targeting RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons. He often plays as a number 10, so would Simons be able to play in the same team as Cole Palmer? @davidsegar.bsky.social thinks so, and has looked closely at the Dutchman's data. 👇 #CFC theanalyst.com/articles/xav...

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 It has been difficult for newly promoted clubs to stay in the Premier League in recent years, but what is needed to avoid the drop? @davidsegar.bsky.social has looked through all the league's historical data to find out. theanalyst.com/articles/pre...

List of PSG's recent achievements: - Won the Champions League/a treble - Reached the FIFA Club World Cup final - Topped the Opta Power Rankings (tu ne chanteras jamais ça!) @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at the new best team in the world, according to our rankings. 📈 theanalyst.com/articles/psg...

Viktor Gyökeres has scored a lot of goals in the Primeira Liga, but there are questions as to whether he could succeed in the Premier League. @davidsegar.bsky.social has used the Opta Power Rankings to try and contextualise Gyökeres' impressive 2024-25 season. #AFC theanalyst.com/articles/vik...

Adam Lallana has retired from playing after a career that saw him win the Premier League, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. @davidsegar.bsky.social looks back at a player beloved by his managers, especially Jürgen Klopp. theanalyst.com/articles/ada...

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐢? Tottenham are reportedly close to signing Japan international defender Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale. @davidsegar.bsky.social takes a look at the 20-year-old centre-back and what he might bring to Thomas Frank's squad. #THFC theanalyst.com/articles/kot...

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid debut caused quite a stir on social media. Opinion was divided (what else is new?) so @davidsegar.bsky.social has looked at Trent's data from the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal at the FIFA Club World Cup to see how he really got on. theanalyst.com/articles/tre...

Andy Robertson’s output may be slowing down… but Liverpool seemingly already have a plan. Enter: Milos Kerkez. ✍️ @davidsegar.bsky.social analyses why he could be their left-back for the future: theanalyst.com/articles/mil...

I didn't mention anything about his towering headers, like the one he's just scored in the Nations League, but I've written some bits about Florian Wirtz, who may become the most expensive signing in British football history if he joins Liverpool. #LFC theanalyst.com/articles/flo...

𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 🔴 Jeremie Frimpong's move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool has been confirmed, as the Premier League champions move on from Trent Alexander-Arnold. @davidsegar.bsky.social analyses Frimpong's qualities and suitability. #LFC theanalyst.com/articles/jer...

𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥? With Trent Alexander-Arnold departing Anfield, Liverpool may need another right-back. Reports suggest that could be Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong, so @davidsegar.bsky.social has looked into the pacy Dutchman's data. #LFC theanalyst.com/2025/05/jere...

𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 🔥 Denzel Dumfries starred in Inter's 3-3 draw with Barcelona, involved in all three of the Nerazzurri's goals. @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at the Dutch wing-back's impact in Wednesday's Champions League instant classic. theanalyst.com/2025/05/denz...

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🏆 🔴 Some have tried to argue that they were merely the best of a bad bunch. We've got the data that shows why that is complete nonsense. ✍️ @davidsegar.bsky.social theanalyst.com/2025/04/live...

Third and final article plug of the day. Hugo Ekitiké has another chance to impress against Spurs tonight, and I've taken a look at why there is so much hype around the Eintracht Frankfurt striker. theanalyst.com/2025/04/hugo...

I couldn't believe how poor Real Madrid were last night. Arsenal were fantastic, but probably didn't need to be. I've written about a team that practically guaranteed a 'remontada', but delivered absolutely 'nada'. theanalyst.com/2025/04/real...

Virgil van Dijk is staying at Liverpool, and after returning from running around the street hugging confused strangers, I've written about the influence he's had and should continue to have on Arne Slot's Reds. theanalyst.com/2025/04/virg...

Hugo Ekitiké has been very impressive for Eintracht Frankfurt this season, firmly putting his disappointing spell at PSG behind him. @davidsegar.bsky.social looks into why there is so much hype around the young striker... again. theanalyst.com/2025/04/hugo...

Mohamed Salah will be sticking around at Liverpool beyond this season, and Premier League defenders have had their Friday ruined. Me for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com on the Egyptian King and his magnificent output. theanalyst.com/2025/04/moha...

𝐌𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Premier League defenders, it's the news you were all dreading. 😬 Mohamed Salah has extended his stay at Liverpool by another two years, so we've taken a look at the Egyptian King's phenomenal numbers. 👑 ✍️ @davidsegar.bsky.social #LFC theanalyst.com/2025/04/moha...

Désiré Doué's goal involvements map for PSG looks like a grumpy face. He should be very happy with his first season in Paris, though. I've written about the talented teenager ahead of the Champions League quarter-final clash with Aston Villa. theanalyst.com/2025/04/desi...

Désiré Doué's goal involvements map for PSG looks like a grumpy face. He should be very happy with his first season in Paris, though. I've written about the talented teenager ahead of the Champions League quarter-final clash with Aston Villa. theanalyst.com/2025/04/desi...

Doué is the French word for 'gifted', so Désiré Doué being so talented is perhaps just simple nominative determinism. Ahead of PSG's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Aston Villa, @davidsegar.bsky.social takes a look at Doué's impressive rise. #PSG theanalyst.com/2025/04/desi...

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐧 𝐈𝐭 Viktor Gyökeres is being linked with a move to the Premier League, having scored 43 times in each of the last two seasons for Sporting CP. Is there more to him than just goals, though? @davidsegar.bsky.social analyses the Swedish striker. theanalyst.com/2025/04/vikt...

𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 With Kevin De Bruyne confirming that this will be his last season at Manchester City, we take a look at the 33-year-old's remarkable numbers during his time at the club. 🔵⚽️🔥 theanalyst.com/2025/04/kevi...

Nico Schlotterbeck hadn't taken a corner in the Bundesliga prior to Sunday, but the Borussia Dortmund centre-back took five in the 3-1 win over Mainz, two of which assisted goals. I've looked at the wacky world of centre-backs taking corners. theanalyst.com/2025/04/nico...

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬... Like a baby driving a car, or a dog manning a till at the supermarket... Centre-backs taking corners just shouldn't happen. Except if you're Nico Schlotterbeck, as @davidsegar.bsky.social explores. ⬇️ theanalyst.com/2025/04/nico...

With Trent Alexander-Arnold rumoured to be off, I've dived into a big bowl of right-backs who Liverpool could look at as potential replacements. Safe to say they won't find another Trent, but there's still some talent out there, and at home. 👇 #LFC theanalyst.com/2025/03/tren...

Who are Geovany Quenda and Dário Essugo? Sporting CP recently confirmed that both will be joining Chelsea, so @davidsegar.bsky.social has investigated what the Blues will eventually be getting for a supposed combined fee of more than £62 million. #CFC theanalyst.com/2025/03/geov...

Liverpool did plenty of things to make a person throw a shoe at the TV yesterday, but the most notable thing, to me anyway, was how many duels they lost, and Arne Slot noticed it too. I've written about it, and how it wasn't a one off. 👞📺 theanalyst.com/2025/03/live...

With his brace today, Mohamed Salah moved into outright third place in the list of Liverpool's all-time top goalscorers. ✍️ @davidsegar.bsky.social has all the numbers theanalyst.com/2025/03/moha...

Ahead PSG vs Liverpool tonight, I looked at the French side's strengths, including: - Lowest PPDA in Europe's top 5 leagues - Scoring lots - Can break lines with passes and carries equally efficiently It should be a fascinating game. #PSGLIV #UCL theanalyst.com/2025/03/psg-...

An honour to be nominated for Digital Sports Publisher, as well as Specialist Sports Publisher and two individual nominations for Data Journalist for @alitweedale.bsky.social & @davidsegar.bsky.social. We're just checking with the Opta supercomputer about our projected chances of winning.

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐞? Winning the league alone would be fantastic for Liverpool, but they're also favourites to lift the Carabao Cup and the Champions League. So, what are the chances of all three? We've nudged the Opta supercomputer to find out. #LFC theanalyst.com/2025/02/can-...

Beyond chuffed with this, especially alongside nominees with such immense talent.

(I may be biased etc but) The biggest story from all of the @sportsjournalists.co.uk nominations today is @optaanalyst.optajoe.com mixing it with these massive names in the Digital Sports Publisher category - one of the "two biggest prizes" on the night according to the SJA.

Since they were thrashed 7-0 by Nottingham Forest, Brighton have won four games out of four in all competitions. @davidsegar.bsky.social looks at how well Fabian Hürzeler's side have responded since that chastening day at the City Ground. #BHAFC theanalyst.com/2025/02/brig...

Ahead of Man City vs Liverpool today, I looked at where the gap has unexpectedly grown between the two this season. theanalyst.com/2025/02/man-...

Two assists for Damsgaard already tonight against Leicester, though it does feel a bit like shooting fish in a barrel against Van Nistelrooy's side at this point.