Are you not being entertained? The decline of the open-play goal
Summary
This Premier League season has seen a drop in goals scored during open play and an increase in goals from set-pieces like corner kicks and free kicks. The overall number of goals per game is lower than in recent seasons, with specific teams contributing to this trend more than others.Key Facts
- Premier League teams have scored 39 fewer goals from open play compared to the same time last season.
- There have been 26 more goals from set-pieces and penalties compared to last season's first 11 games.
- On average, there are 2.74 goals per game this season, the lowest in five years.
- Just 196 goals from open play have been scored so far, the lowest since the 2009-10 season.
- Wolves scored 10 fewer open-play goals, while five London teams saw a decline in such goals.
- Manchester City scored the most open-play goals, but three fewer set-piece goals than last season.
- Arsenal and Chelsea scored more goals from set-pieces, making up for fewer open-play goals.
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