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393. Can Britain Get Its “Great” Back?

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Statistics and Surprising Football Insights

This chapter explores the statistical concept of regression to the mean, applying it to Liverpool's prospects for the coming season while assessing trophy-winning probabilities. It also shares engaging anecdotes from football research, including a fun university match and a sponsorship story tied to a local amateur club.

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