Author Archives: Duncan Alexander

Duncan Alexander

The Long Rangers: Who are the deadliest players from outside the box in Premier League history?

Shots from range are becoming decreasingly in football's data-driven era.

Duncan Alexander

Rashford can top score for Man Utd from his more suited role out wide

The partnership between Rashford and Martial is the way forward for Man Utd.

Duncan Alexander

Unexpected goals: Who has over-performed in the Premier League so far this season?

Opta's Duncan Alexander looks beyond the results and assesses the underlying numbers.

Duncan Alexander

Which players are best placed to be the next Messi or Ronaldo?

Has Generation Z produced any players capable of challenging the all-time greats?.

Duncan Alexander

The new goal-kick rule: Just because you can restart play anywhere in the box, it doesn’t mean you should

A statistical look at the latest joyous journey ending in tragedy for many.

Duncan Alexander

“The United Way”: Is Solskjaer just as much of a problem as Mourinho was?

After an initial boost, Man Utd have slumped again. Badly. Should they have sacked Mourinho?.

Duncan Alexander

Is Tammy Abraham the real deal or just on a hot streak?

The Chelsea striker is in fine form but how long will that last?.

Duncan Alexander

Jamie Vardy: The abnormal icon of the past Premier League decade

The Leicester forward continues to defy logic and continues to get better.

Duncan Alexander

Why James Maddison is the new David Beckham

England may have a player on their hands to compare with their best ever deadball specialist.