Chelsea FC | Anything other than silverware spells trouble for Tuchel

Data Explained | xA, xGchain & xT

In this explainer series, we explain the key metrics used in football data analytics. This week, we cover off expected assists, expected goal chain and expected threat. Some of the key themes we'll be covering in this episode: • Explanation of key metrics • Why metrics other than xG were needed to paint more of a picture • How football is similar to chess • How can you measure players contributions other than assists and goals?

Data Explained | What is xG?

In this explainer series, we explain the key metrics used in football data analytics. To kick things off we cover how the data movement started and unpack its now-famous Expected Goals metric. Some of the key themes we'll be covering in this episode: * Why there was a need to re-evaluate how football analytics is consumed * What is Expected Goals (xG) * xG put into practice * The pros and cons of xG as a data point

Euro watch | Why the Serie A is the league to watch this year

After nine consecutive seasons of domination, the Old Lady of Juve has fallen. In this episode, Alen Bukashev takes us through each of the 'Seven Sisters' and why Serie A is the most exciting league in Europe this year. We'll be covering. * Can Juve win back the Scudetto without Ronaldo? * How will Inter cope without Lukaku and Hakimi? * The exuberance of youth and experience at AC Milan * The data-driven approach of Atalanta. * The organised chaos of Mourinho at Roma. * Sarri-ball and why Lazio won't pull up any trees this season. * Spalletti completes his Italian managerial merry go round with Napoli.

Chelsea FC | Anything other than silverware spells trouble for Tuchel

Monti continues our Premier League Previews by analysing Chelsea and why the singing of Lukaku shows that Chelsea is in a "win-now" mentality, with anything other than silverware could mean trouble for Tuchel. In our preview pods, we'll be reviewing how each club is shaping up for the Premier League season, their style of play, summer transfer business, and what success looks like come May 2022.

Manchester United | Is Ole the right man to lead United to glory?

Alen continues our Premier League Previews by analysing Manchester United and why Ole may not be the man to lead United to glory. In our preview pods, we'll be reviewing how each club is shaping up for the Premier League season, their style of play, summer transfer business, and what success looks like come May 2022.