Football statistics are now more advanced than ever before, providing a framework for supporters to understand their team’s strengths and weaknesses, and a mechanism for coaching staff to make incremental improvements which can be the difference between success and failure at the very highest level.
Did you know, for example, that Liverpool have caught their opponents offside 51 times in the Premier League this season, more than anyone else in the division?
Or that the Reds have regained possession on 80 occasions in the final third, seven more than closest competitors Southampton?
It’s all part of a tranche of information provided by Opta data editor Michael Reid, who will be discussing his findings on the Premier League Review Show, from 5pm on Friday on LFCTV.