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Why were there so many goals this season?
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
The Surge in Premier League Goal Rates
The chapter dives into the remarkable increase in goal-scoring statistics in the Premier League this season, highlighting the widespread trend of more goals being scored per game. It explores factors like own goals, penalty conversions, and extended game time contributing to the surge in goals and discusses the impact of VAR on goal outcomes and defending strategies. The chapter also examines the rise in minutes played by under-21 players, specifically focusing on defenders, and how rule changes like the five substitution rule have influenced attacking output.
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