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The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 3
The 10% Club returns to look at the best under-the-radar picks for Fantasy Premier League in Gameweek 3, selected with the help of Opta data. Do you own any of these potential gems? The post The 10% Club: Opta’s Best Under-the-Radar FPL Picks for Gameweek 3 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Deadline-Day Deals: Our Seven Favourite Premier League Transfers
It was a typically busy transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs. Here, we pick out seven deals that we think could work out very well for the buying club. The post Deadline-Day Deals: Our Seven Favourite Premier League Transfers appeared first on Opta Analyst .
These Six Players Are Primed to Be NFL Breakout Stars in 2026
They were rising contributors on their respective teams last season. This year, look for these six players to become NFL breakout stars. The post These Six Players Are Primed to Be NFL Breakout Stars in 2026 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
College Football Week 1: What to Watch for in a Dozen Key FBS Games
After some appetizers last weekend, the FBS menu is full course in college football Week 1. Here are key games and story lines. The post College Football Week 1: What to Watch for in a Dozen Key FBS Games appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Doku, Cherki, and Now Ndiaye? Man City’s Penchant for Dribblers Is No Coincidence
Manchester City are loading up on players known for their dribbling ability, with Iliman Ndiaye seemingly their next new face. The post Doku, Cherki, and Now Ndiaye? Man City’s Penchant for Dribblers Is No Coincidence appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Five Knee-Jerk Reactions to Premier League Matchday 2
We look back on the second round of matches of the 2026-27 Premier League season with five snap judgements that may not stand the test of time. The post Five Knee-Jerk Reactions to Premier League Matchday 2 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Can Chelsea Return to the Top of the WSL? The Key Questions Ahead of 2026-27
From winning a domestic treble in 2024-25 to finishing outside the WSL's top two for the first time since 2018-19, Chelsea head into the 2026-27 campaign in unfamiliar territory. We examine the biggest talking points ahead of the new WSL season. The post Can Chelsea Return to the Top of the WSL? The Key Questions Ahead of 2026-27 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal Stats: Bukayo Saka Gives Champions Second Straight Win
The reigning Premier League champions continued their perfect start to the new season with a narrow win. Our Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats page has everything you need to know. The post Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal Stats: Bukayo Saka Gives Champions Second Straight Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Patriot League Places Trio in FCS Top 25 Poll; Montana State Remains Unanimous No. 1
The bolstered Patriot League has flexed its muscle with three teams ranked in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll following Week 0 action. The post Patriot League Places Trio in FCS Top 25 Poll; Montana State Remains Unanimous No. 1 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
West Florida, Four Standout Players Collect FCS National Awards for Week 0
The West Florida Argonauts and four standout players have earned Stats Perform FCS football awards following Week 0 games. The post West Florida, Four Standout Players Collect FCS National Awards for Week 0 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich Stats: Bruno Fernandes Hat-Trick Guides Carrick’s Men to First Win
Manchester United briefly looked to be in trouble against Ipswich Town on Sunday, but Bruno Fernandes' hat-trick helped them to their first win of the Premier League season The post Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich Stats: Bruno Fernandes Hat-Trick Guides Carrick’s Men to First Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Chelsea 4-3 Brighton Stats: Cole Palmer Decides Seven-Goal Thriller as Xabi Alonso’s Men Stay Perfect
Chelsea overcame Brighton in a seven-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge. Re-live this game with our Chelsea vs Brighton stats page. The post Chelsea 4-3 Brighton Stats: Cole Palmer Decides Seven-Goal Thriller as Xabi Alonso’s Men Stay Perfect appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction: Premier League Preview
Can Unai Emery coax a reaction from his ailing team to defeat the Premier League’s reigning champions once again? The post Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction: Premier League Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
US Open 2026 Predictions: Alcaraz the Standout Favourite as Opta Supercomputer Reveals a Draw of Contrasts
Who will win the 2026 US Open? The Opta supercomputer simulates the tournament 10,000 times to reveal the favourites, outliers and dark horses. The post US Open 2026 Predictions: Alcaraz the Standout Favourite as Opta Supercomputer Reveals a Draw of Contrasts appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Right Way to Get It Started: Five Big Story Lines in FCS Week 0
Upsets, thrillers and first impressions were part of the best story lines in a wild and wacky Week 0 of the FCS football season. The post The Right Way to Get It Started: Five Big Story Lines in FCS Week 0 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle Stats: Elanga and Wissa Give Jaissle First Premier League Win
Spurs still await their first point of the season, but Newcastle impressed again. Re-live this game with our Tottenham vs Newcastle stats page. The post Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle Stats: Elanga and Wissa Give Jaissle First Premier League Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest Stats: Iraola’s Men Held By Much-Improved Forest
Nottingham Forest found their best form at Anfield yet again, though could not secure a third consecutive win there. Re-live this Premier League game with our Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats page. The post Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest Stats: Iraola’s Men Held By Much-Improved Forest appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Mikel Arteta to Join Exclusive Club in 250th Premier League Game as Arsenal Boss
Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa on Monday will see Mikel Arteta become just the 10th manager to preside over 250 Premier League matches at a single club. The post Mikel Arteta to Join Exclusive Club in 250th Premier League Game as Arsenal Boss appeared first on Opta Analyst .
WSL Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Who will win the WSL? Which clubs will secure Champions League qualification? And who faces the biggest threat of relegation or a place in the relegation play-off? The Opta supercomputer answers the key questions ahead of the 2026-27 season. The post WSL Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Champions League 2026-27 Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Easiest and Toughest League Phase Games?
We use the Opta Power Rankings to assess the difficulty of each team’s Champions League fixtures in the 2026-27 league phase. The post Champions League 2026-27 Fixture Difficulty: Who Has the Easiest and Toughest League Phase Games? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FCS Football Top 25 Scoreboard (Week 0)
A Week 0 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 0) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Omar Marmoush to Spurs: Why Man City Loanee Can Thrive in North London
Omar Marmoush is reportedly close to joining Tottenham on loan with an obligation to buy next summer from Manchester City. Why have Spurs turned to the versatile Egyptian forward? The post Omar Marmoush to Spurs: Why Man City Loanee Can Thrive in North London appeared first on Opta Analyst .
How Does Getting Into Europe Affect Premier League Form?
Getting into Europe is the aim for most teams at the beginning of the season, but recent evidence suggests some may thrive having failed to qualify last time around. The post How Does Getting Into Europe Affect Premier League Form? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Champions League Draw 2026-27: Best and Worst Scenarios for Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City and Aston Villa
Ahead of the draw for the league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League, we use the Opta Power Rankings to objectively assess the quality of the English sides’ possible opponents. The post Champions League Draw 2026-27: Best and Worst Scenarios for Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City and Aston Villa appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Just How Big Is the Gap Between Sinner, Alcaraz and the Rest in 2026?
How big is the gap between Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and the rest of the ATP Tour in 2026? We break down decades of data to find out. The post Just How Big Is the Gap Between Sinner, Alcaraz and the Rest in 2026? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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