Category: Data analysis
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Under the microscope: Which Chelsea players could lead their team to FIFA Club World Cup glory?
Chelsea have reached the finals of the FIFA Club World Cup in the UAE and will face Brazilian side Palmeiras in the battle to become the World Champions. The English Premier League club defeated Al Hilal Riyadh in the semifinals by a scoreline of 1-0. Romelu Lukaku scored the only goal of the match and…
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Under the microscope: Hakim Ziyech – Tuchel’s key man in January
Chelsea had a tough run of games in January as they faced Liverpool, Manchester City, Brighton, and Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. The Blues only managed to take five points from four games and are now ten points behind the leaders. However, there was some positive news as some of the players showed…
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Under the microscope: Could Raphinha solve Chelsea’s current wing woes?
Chelsea are interested in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha in the summer. The Brazilian is the top performer for Marcelo Bielsa’s men this season and is gaining the interest of other English Premier League teams. Hakim Ziyech is also on the radar of other European clubs, and the Moroccan international could be on the move.…
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Under the microscope: Jules Kounde – How the defender could strengthen Chelsea’s defensive line
Chelsea, the English Premier League’s defending European champions, are looking to sign a defender in this or the next transfer window. Their top defender, Antonio Rudiger, will be out of contract in the summer, and his performances have attracted a lot of interest from other top European clubs. Club captain, Cesar Azpilicueta, is also set…
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Under the microscope: Is Callum Hudson-Odoi a temporary solution for Chelsea’s injury-hit wing-back position?
The English Premier League team Chelsea are short of full-back and wing-back options after Ben Chilwell and Reece James got injured. James is expected to return in February, whereas Chilwell will miss the rest of the season. The Blues were trying to recall Emerson from loan, but Lyon rejected their proposal. Tuchel is left with…
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EPL Stats Gallery: xT creation zones, shot map, duels and more from Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech and Thiago Silva scored a goal each in the second half to hand their side a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines *…
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Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview: Passes into penalty area, xGA, threat zones and more – the Stats
London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur play against each other at Stamford Bridge in round 23 of the English Premier League. The Blues came out as the winners in the reverse fixture by a scoreline of 3-0. Chelsea also had Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante, and Antonio Rudiger on the scoresheet. Chelsea remains in the third…
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EPL Stats Gallery: xT creation zones, xT timeline, duels and more from Brighton vs Chelsea
Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw in the English Premier League. The reverse fixture, held at Stamford Bridge 20 days earlier, also ended in the same scoreline. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks *…
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Under the microscope: Aurelien Tchouameni – Why is the youngster well-suited for Tuchel’s plans?
English Premier League side Chelsea have identified Aurelien Tchouameni as the long-term replacement for fellow French international N’Golo Kante. The Blues are competing with the likes of Manchester United, Barcelona, etc., to get the services of the player. The midfielder has also represented his country after his performances at the domestic level impressed the international…
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Brighton vs Chelsea Preview: Shots map, xT timeline, xG and more – what do the stats say?
Chelsea will look to return to winning ways when they will take on Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium in the English Premier League. The two teams played each other in the match week 20, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Chelsea currently sit in third place, and Brighton are also…