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Ten Exciting EFL Transfers You May Have Missed This Summer
There is always a huge turnover of players across the English Football League in the summer months. Here’s 10 interesting additions you may have missed across the Championship, League One and League Two in this transfer window. The post Ten Exciting EFL Transfers You May Have Missed This Summer appeared first on Opta Analyst .
La Liga Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
Who will win La Liga 2026-27? Who secure Champions League football? And who'll suffer relegation? We answer all the key questions with our La Liga 2026-27 season predictions via the Opta supercomputer. The post La Liga Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
What’s New, Scheffler is Favored to Win FedEx Cup Playoffs
Scottie Scheffler is the one beat as the PGA Tour concludes its 2026 season with the three-event FedEx Cup Playoffs. The post What’s New, Scheffler is Favored to Win FedEx Cup Playoffs appeared first on Opta Analyst .
SWAC Football Predictions: There’s Not a Lot of Elbow Room Between the Top Teams
Alabama State is the slight favorite in a tight SWAC football race, but defending champ Prairie View A&M and Jackson State think otherwise. The post SWAC Football Predictions: There’s Not a Lot of Elbow Room Between the Top Teams appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Yildiz, Williams, Ndiaye, and Six Other Vinícius Júnior Alternatives for Arsenal
Arsenal’s ambitious attempt to sign Vinícius Júnior proved fruitless, so we’ve found some alternative left-wing targets for the Premier League champions. The post Yildiz, Williams, Ndiaye, and Six Other Vinícius Júnior Alternatives for Arsenal appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Goals, Carries, and Runs in Behind: Bradley Barcola Could Be Perfect for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool
With Liverpool reportedly in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, we look at why the Reds are seemingly going big to bag the winger. The post Goals, Carries, and Runs in Behind: Bradley Barcola Could Be Perfect for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FPL Set-Piece Stats: Expected Takers, Players to Target, and Projections for 2026-27
In the first of a new series, we look at how and why set-piece takers might be of the utmost importance to FPL players again in 2026-27. The post FPL Set-Piece Stats: Expected Takers, Players to Target, and Projections for 2026-27 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
How Brighton Are Building One of the Most Exciting Projects in the WSL
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Brighton have quietly been building one of the most exciting teams in the league. Why do so many players want to join the Seagulls? The post How Brighton Are Building One of the Most Exciting Projects in the WSL appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Who Has Scored the Most Goals in a Premier League Season?
Who has scored the most goals in a Premier League season? Here is the complete run-down of the best scoring seasons the league has ever seen. The post Who Has Scored the Most Goals in a Premier League Season? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Most Goal Involvements in a Premier League Season
Who has had the most prolific season in Premier League history? We detail the players with the most goal involvements in a single campaign. The post Most Goal Involvements in a Premier League Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Most Premier League Clean Sheets
Petr Cech holds the record for the most Premier League clean sheets as we take a look at the competition's goalkeeping greats. The post The Most Premier League Clean Sheets appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Youngest Premier League Players
Who are the youngest players in Premier League history? Here, we give you the top 20. The post The Youngest Premier League Players appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Biggest Points Gaps Between Premier League Champions and Second Place
Here, we look at the most emphatic title wins in Premier League history. The post Biggest Points Gaps Between Premier League Champions and Second Place appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Which Players Have Never Lost When Scoring a Premier League Goal?
Which players have never lost a Premier League game while netting? Behold, these are the league’s lucky charms. The post Which Players Have Never Lost When Scoring a Premier League Goal? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Managers to Win the Premier League in Their First Season
We look at the exclusive group of coaches who have won the Premier League title in their first season in charge of a club. The post Managers to Win the Premier League in Their First Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Worst Starts to a Premier League Season
We list the worst starts made to a Premier League season, as well as looking back further at the all-time top-flight record. The post The Worst Starts to a Premier League Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Earliest Premier League Sackings
Who are the managers who've left their jobs the earliest in a Premier League season? We examine the candidates who qualify. The post The Earliest Premier League Sackings appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Top Scoring Players For Each Club in the Premier League
There have been 51 different clubs to play in the Premier League since it began in 1992-93, but who are the top scoring players for each of those sides? We look at the all-time top Premier League goalscorers for each club. The post Top Scoring Players For Each Club in the Premier League appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Ohio Valley Conference Football Predictions: UT Martin Seeks a Return to the Top
As the branding returns to Ohio Valley Conference football, the steadiest brand among programs may wind up on top of the standings. The post Ohio Valley Conference Football Predictions: UT Martin Seeks a Return to the Top appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Primeira Liga Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
We analyse the Opta supercomputer's Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions for 2026-27 to find out who will win the title, and more. The post Primeira Liga Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Eredivisie Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections
We analyse the Opta supercomputer's Dutch Eredivisie predictions for 2026-27 to find out who will win the title, and more. The post Eredivisie Predictions 2026-27: The Opta Supercomputer Projections appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The Meteoric Rise of Yan Diomande: From Nomadic Triallist to Bundesliga Superstar and a €140m Real Madrid Transfer
Yan Diomande has become the most expensive player in Real Madrid's history. This is the story of his journey from a US high school to Los Blancos in two years. The post The Meteoric Rise of Yan Diomande: From Nomadic Triallist to Bundesliga Superstar and a €140m Real Madrid Transfer appeared first on Opta Analyst .
These Are the 5 Most-Important NFL Rookies of the 2026 Season
There’s no easing into a new role with these five NFL rookies. The pressure to make a quick impact is higher. The post These Are the 5 Most-Important NFL Rookies of the 2026 Season appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Southern Conference Football Predictions: Will a Newcomer Win the Wide-Open Race?
Southern Conference football runs deep with title contenders in 2026. Newcomer Tennessee Tech isn’t entering the race quietly. The post Southern Conference Football Predictions: Will a Newcomer Win the Wide-Open Race? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
One Potential Breakout Star for Each 2026-27 Premier League Club
Ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season, we have identified one player from each club who could potentially have a breakout season. The post One Potential Breakout Star for Each 2026-27 Premier League Club appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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