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Mourinho back in the dugout on a five-game unbeaten streak in ClĂĄsicos
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Barcelona hoping for a record 10th straight win to start a season
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Tonnes of goals in both attacks
This Sunday's meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid has a hell of a lot riding on it.
Here are five subplots that could shape the game.
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Arsenal's corner deliveries are finding the near post more often this season, and the central six-yard box less often.
The share landing in that central danger zone is down 7.7%. Near-post deliveries are up 7.8%.
Could that be key to their corner drought?
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We analyse how Arsenal's corner locations have changed, and why a shift towards near-post flick-ons might be making them less dangerous (for now!) theanalyst.com/articles/arseâŠ
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Diego Gomez's goal was Brighton's SIXTH attempt from 50 metres out or more already this season.
I can't believe a club like Brighton would do this by accident.
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Arsenal scored a record 19 Premier League goals from corners last season.
Seven games into their title defence, they've scored 0.
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From their new corner routines to the new refereeing guidelines, we investigate why Arsenal's biggest set-piece strength has gone missing.
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It's the first North London derby in WSL history with Spurs starting the day above Arsenal in the table.
Yet, the Opta supercomputer still makes the Gunners favourites winning 56.6% of simulations. đ€
History says Arsenal, but the table suggests Spurs.
With both teams eager to turn their form around, Sunday's North London derby feels bigger than ever.
Read our prediction and preview:
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After Diego GĂłmez's goal last week, Brighton have had six attempts on goal from 50m+ this season.
That's already - just seven games into 2026-27 - the second most by any team on record (since 06-07) in a Premier League season.
Have one of the most data-savvy teams going spotted an opportunity?
Or is this happening completely by chance?
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Can Océane Hurtré keep rewriting the record books?
Hurtré has already established herself as one of the WSL's brightest young talents.
We break down the numbers behind her remarkable start and why her all-action style is proving the perfect fit for Birmingham.
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The 10% Club enjoyed one of its best returns last weekend. So, why not take note of our Fantasy Premier League picks for Gameweek 8?
With Evanilson (12 points), Luka Vuskovic and Johan Manzambi (both 11) all recording double-digit hauls, three of our five GW7 differentials delivered last time out.
Using Opta data, weâve got another five under-the-radar gems for the next round of fixtures, and all are in fewer than 10% of squads worldwide.
Read about our picks here: theanalyst.com/articles/bestâŠ
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We explore the data behind Putellas' 2025-26 campaign and assess whether her performances warrant football's most prestigious individual honour:
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Man Utd could have been braver. Maybe they should have used a man-to-man press.
But Fernandes' decision to take matters into his own hands in the first half did nothing to help United.
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Bruno Fernandes tallied more pressures (99) than any other Man Utd player against Como despite being taken off in the 67th minute.
But does that mean his criticism of Michael Carrick's tactics was correct?
Man Utd could have been braver. Maybe they should have used a man-to-man press.
But Fernandes' decision to take matters into his own hands in the first half did nothing to help United.
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No player was involved in more open-play attacking sequences (97) or created more chances (36) in the UWCL than Alexia Putellas this season.
Would a third Ballon d'Or be deserved? đ
We explore the data behind Putellas' 2025-26 campaign and assess whether her performances warrant football's most prestigious individual honour:
theanalyst.com/articles/alexâŠ
The 10% Club enjoyed one of its best returns last weekend. So, why not take note of our Fantasy Premier League picks for Gameweek 8?
With Evanilson (12 points), Luka Vuskovic and Johan Manzambi (both 11) all recording double-digit hauls, three of our five GW7 differentials delivered last time out.
Using Opta data, weâve got another five under-the-radar gems for the next round of fixtures, and all are in fewer than 10% of squads worldwide.
Read about our picks here: theanalyst.com/articles/bestâŠ