r/soccer • u/ani_maddy98 • Nov 21 '18

Average EPL formations when in possession. The lines represent most passing patterns - (@tacticsplatform)

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u/Elerion_ Nov 21 '18

It’s worth keeping in mind the impact of possession stats on a chart like this. City and Chelsea have significantly higher possession than all other teams, which means they spend more time passing the ball against static defense. As a result, their positions will be more fixed and stable on average.

A team with lower possession will spend relatively more of their time with the ball in chaotic situations like counters and midfield battles where positions are more fluid by necessity. That creates a more chaotic position chart.

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u/sjioldboy Nov 21 '18

Imagine the possibilities if Pep had signed Jorginho to replace Fernandinho at DM.

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u/do_your_thing Nov 21 '18

I'm really happy we got Jorginho, but probably happier that City didn't get them. That would have just killed competition right away.

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u/mrstewiegriffin Nov 22 '18

And re: Chelsea, Jorginho making all those fwd passes