Golden Boot race: Top scorer tips and trends
As the Golden Boot race is starting to take shape, we take a look back at the last 10 seasons to see what the key ingredients are for picking up this prize. Previous winners Mo Salah, Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero are all prominent again in the Premier League, but will a new hero emerge this term?
Football transfers: Best value signings over last five seasons
Black Friday has quickly become a landmark on the consumer calendar and it would be fascinating to see it introduced for football transfers. We’ve taken a look at the best value signings made by football clubs in the last five seasons, to see who has been getting the top deals.
Analysis: Which clubs have dominated the table over the last decade?
With many of Europe’s top clubs suffering a decline in fortunes this season, we could see some unusual names on league trophies and in Champions League draws next summer. However, fans of more established sides can point to sustained success rather than a flash in the pan, and we’ve looked at the data to identify which clubs’ supporters have the most to brag about.
Danny Murphy interview: Former midfielder discusses Liverpool, Spurs and Fulham
Danny Murphy had spells in the Premier League with Liverpool, Tottenham and Fulham during a superb playing career. The 41-year-old, who now works as a pundit, was also capped nine times by England, netting once. In a bwin exclusive, he discusses how his former clubs will fare this season.
Hot streaks and dry spells
Harry Kane is well known for starting seasons poorly and finishing them in fine goalscoring form, but how do his hot streaks and dry spells compare to other strikers? We have looked at all current players in England’s top four divisions, who score at a rate of 10 or more goals per season, to see which of them tend to go on scoring sprees and which of them can go for months without scoring at all.
Who suffers the most from long-term absences?
With the second international break of the season already upon us, plenty of top-flight managers will be crossing their fingers their stars are returned to them unscathed. Some will be luckier than others, however, and we’ve crunched the data from the previous 10 seasons to see who is due a bit of good fortune.
How to beat the market in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team
Those who picked up a copy of FIFA 19 when it launched on Friday have probably already begun to master the gameplay, but the Ultimate Team market is a whole other game in itself which – if you play it right – can give you a huge advantage. We’ve analysed the priciest players in each league, along with some likely bargains, and also translated their worth into real money to give you clarity when managing your budget.
Which clubs have developed the most talent?
Across Europe, certain clubs have built up a reputation for bringing through players who go on to shine elsewhere. We’ve analysed every current top-flight club in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Belgium over the last decade to see how many of the players in those divisions this season have passed through their ranks.
Analysis: Identifying English football’s hoodoos
Romelu Lukaku’s first-half miss against Tottenham on Monday night continued the Manchester United striker’s frustrating scoring record against the north London side. The Belgium international has netted just one goal in 863 minutes against Spurs in his Premier League career. But what other hoodoos persist in English football? We’ve looked back … Read more
Danny Murphy interview: Former midfielder on Liverpool, Spurs and Fulham
Danny Murphy made 417 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 50 goals. In part two of a bwin exclusive, the 41-year-old discusses former clubs Liverpool, Tottenham and Fulham.
Danny Murphy interview: Former midfielder talks Premier League
Danny Murphy played in the Premier League for Liverpool, Charlton, Tottenham and Fulham, making 417 appearances and scoring 50 goals. In part one of a bwin exclusive, he discusses Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Robert Pires interview: Frenchman talks former club Arsenal
Robert Pires won the Premier League and FA Cup on two occasions and was a Champions League runner-up during six successful seasons with Arsenal. In an exclusive interview with bwin, the 44-year-old shares his thoughts on his former club after Unai Emery replaced Arsene Wenger in the hot-seat at the Emirates Stadium.
Who will be the Premier League’s first £100m player?
It’s only a matter of time before the £100m barrier is broken in English football and our detailed analysis of the biggest signings over the last decade has produced a 10-man shortlist of the players likeliest to make it happen.
Ray Parlour interview: Former Arsenal ace on Premier League and England
Ray Parlour spent 12 years with Arsenal, winning three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the League Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. In part two of his exclusive interview with bwin, the 45-year-old shares his thoughts on the 2018/19 Premier League season and former Middlesbrough team-mate Gareth Southgate’s spell as England coach.