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Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth Stats: Michael Carrick on the Brink After Another Thumping Loss
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick appears to be on borrowed time after falling to a heavy home defeat to Bournemouth. The post Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth Stats: Michael Carrick on the Brink After Another Thumping Loss appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool 2-0 Brighton Stats: Alexander Isak Nets Again to Down In-Form Visitors
Brighton went to Anfield on a superb run, but Fabian Hürzeler's team fell short in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. The post Liverpool 2-0 Brighton Stats: Alexander Isak Nets Again to Down In-Form Visitors appeared first on Opta Analyst .
What Are the Best Conference Races in the FCS This Year?
With many of the FCS conference races moving into their second half, we’re ranking them in tiers from the best on down. The post What Are the Best Conference Races in the FCS This Year? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham Stats: Palmer Sees Red as Penders Error Helps Gift Spurs Victory
Mike Penders' calamitous own goal and a late strike from Mathys Tel saw Tottenham beat 10-man Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. The post Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham Stats: Palmer Sees Red as Penders Error Helps Gift Spurs Victory appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Arsenal 2-0 Everton Stats: Konsa and Gabriel Goals Take Champions Level With Man City
Arsenal took advantage of Manchester City's slip-up against Aston Villa, as they beat Everton 2-0 to pull level with the Premier League leaders. The post Arsenal 2-0 Everton Stats: Konsa and Gabriel Goals Take Champions Level With Man City appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Aston Villa 2-1 Man City Stats: Jackson Punishes Guéhi and Donnarumma Errors to End Leaders’ Perfect Start
Manchester City's perfect Premier League start under Enzo Maresca ended on Saturday, as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa. The post Aston Villa 2-1 Man City Stats: Jackson Punishes Guéhi and Donnarumma Errors to End Leaders’ Perfect Start appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Best Starts to a Premier League Season
We look at the teams to make the best starts to a Premier League season. Chelsea's nine-game winning streak in 2005-06 still holds the record. The post The Best Starts to a Premier League Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 8)
A Week 8 Top 25 scoreboard of FCS teams that are nationally ranked or receiving votes in the Stats Perform media poll. The post FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 8) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction: La Liga El Clásico Preview
José Mourinho is involved in El Clásico for the first time in 13 years. Here, we look ahead to Sunday's huge La Liga clash with our Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction and preview. The post Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction: La Liga El Clásico Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Five Key Subplots That Could Decide El Clásico
José Mourinho is back in the dugout and he needs a Clásico victory to keep pace at the top of the table, but where will Barcelona vs Real Madrid be won and lost? The post Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Five Key Subplots That Could Decide El Clásico appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Kane, Yamal, Mbappé or Messi: Who Should Win the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or?
Thirty players are on the shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, but who's actually in contention for the award? The post Kane, Yamal, Mbappé or Messi: Who Should Win the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Why Aren’t Arsenal Scoring Any Corners?
Seven games into their title defence, Arsenal haven’t scored from a single one yet in 2026-27. What’s going wrong for the set-piece specialists? The post Why Aren’t Arsenal Scoring Any Corners? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Diego Gómez, Brighton and the Rise in Premier League Shots from the Halfway Line
After Diego Gómez’s goal against Crystal Palace, Brighton are closing in on the Premier League record for shots from 50 metres or more in a season. Why are they trying this so much? The post Diego Gómez, Brighton and the Rise in Premier League Shots from the Halfway Line appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Who Will Be the Last Undefeated Team Standing in the NFL This Season?
Three teams enter Week 7 unbeaten, but who can keep their winning streak going the longest, and what does that say about their future playoff success? The post Who Will Be the Last Undefeated Team Standing in the NFL This Season? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Man Utd vs Man City Prediction: WSL Manchester Derby Preview
We look ahead to the first Manchester derby of the 2026-27 WSL season with our Manchester United vs Manchester City prediction and preview. The post Man Utd vs Man City Prediction: WSL Manchester Derby Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction: Premier League Preview
We look ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge with our Chelsea vs Tottenham prediction and preview. Will Roberto De Zerbi's team get their second win of the 2026-27 campaign? The post Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction: Premier League Preview
Liverpool will hope their new-found momentum will help them stop Brighton & Hove Albion in their tracks when they meet in the Premier League on Sunday. The post Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Week 8 Preview & Predictions: It’s the Playoffs Before the Postseason
The FCS Football Week 8 Preview & Predictions spans the nation for top games and storylines. Many teams are falling into win-only scenarios. The post FCS Football Week 8 Preview & Predictions: It’s the Playoffs Before the Postseason appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bruno Fernandes Blamed Michael Carrick, But His One-Man Press Played into Como’s Hands
Bruno Fernandes criticised Manchester United's tactics in the 4-1 Champions League humiliation by Como, but he was arguably their biggest problem. The post Bruno Fernandes Blamed Michael Carrick, But His One-Man Press Played into Como’s Hands appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Tottenham vs Arsenal Prediction: WSL North London Derby Preview
We look ahead to the first WSL north London Derby of the season with our Tottenham vs Arsenal prediction and preview. The post Tottenham vs Arsenal Prediction: WSL North London Derby Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Aston Villa vs Man City Prediction: Premier League Preview
We look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League game with our Aston Villa vs Man City prediction and preview. The post Aston Villa vs Man City Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 8
Ready for another instalment of The 10% Club? Well, we’ve got some picks for you ahead of Gameweek 8 in Fantasy Premier League. The post The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 8 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal Stats: Rice Salvages Late Draw to Deny Kane Winner
Harry Kane and Declan Rice were among the goals in this tight Champions League encounter. Look back on the action with our Bayern Munich vs Arsenal stats page. The post Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal Stats: Rice Salvages Late Draw to Deny Kane Winner appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Como 4-1 Man Utd Stats: Red Devils Thumped in Italy as Pressure on Carrick Grows
Cesc Fabregas' Como tore Manchester United apart in their Champions League meeting on Wednesday. Look back on the action with our Como vs Man Utd stats page. The post Como 4-1 Man Utd Stats: Red Devils Thumped in Italy as Pressure on Carrick Grows appeared first on Opta Analyst .
2026 Week 7 NFL Predictions
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 7 games of the 2026 NFL season. The post 2026 Week 7 NFL Predictions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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