Is Premier League possession football on way out?
Summary
Premier League teams that keep possession of the ball a lot are winning fewer games this season compared to last. Some teams, like Chelsea, have won games by letting the other team have more of the ball and then quickly attacking when they get the chance. This suggests that controlling the ball all the time may not be the best way to win in football anymore.Key Facts
- In this Premier League season, teams with 60% or more ball possession have won 36.4% of their games, down from 53.5% last season.
- Chelsea won games against Fulham and Brighton while having less than half the possession.
- Chelsea scored four goals against Brighton even though they only had 25.6% possession, using quick counter-attacks.
- Some teams like Brentford, Leeds, and Hull build their squads to play with less possession and focus on counter-attacking.
- Bigger teams like Chelsea and Manchester United tend to struggle when they have a lot of possession but their players' skills suit faster, more direct play.
- Football tactics have changed with more man-to-man pressure making it harder to keep the ball in defense.
- Coaches now sometimes prefer playing long passes or quick attacks rather than building slowly from the back.
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