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The 11 Best Players Available on a Free Transfer This Summer

From World Cup runners-up to former Arsenal players and Premier League winners, we pick the best players who are out of contract this summer

10 months ago Ali Tweedale

Football Podcast

Spain at the Under-21 Euros, Rafa Returns and Monchi Leaves

Robbie and Jamie had a relaxing summer planned but now they’re all in on the Under-21 Euros after Spain impressed against Romania. We discuss Oihen Sancet, Rodri and some of…

10 months ago Robbie Dunne, Jamie Kemp

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Marco Silva’s Overperforming and Ageing Fulham: Is This Sustainable?

Fulham secured a top-half finish in their first season back in the Premier League, but their underlying numbers suggest they may not have had quite as positive a campaign as…

10 months ago Ali Tweedale

Football

How Hard Is Every Championship Team’s Start to the Season?

The new Championship fixtures have just dropped. Using the Opta Power Rankings we can see how difficult each side’s opening schedule is.

10 months ago Robbie Dunne

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How Hard Is Each La Liga Team’s Start to the Season?

The new La Liga fixtures have just dropped. Using the Opta Power Rankings we can see how difficult each side’s opening schedule is.

10 months ago Robbie Dunne

Football

Under-21 European Championship: Players to Watch

The UEFA Under-21 European Championship begins on Wednesday, and we've identified five players worth keeping an eye on.

10 months ago Ryan Benson

Football

How Does the Style of Football Change as You Journey Down the English Football League?

Intuitively we might think a Premier League game looks different from a League Two encounter, but is that actually true?

10 months ago Oliver Hopkins

Football

The Numbers Behind Bukayo Saka’s First Career Hat-Trick

Bukayo Saka scored three times for England in Monday's 7-0 rout of North Macedonia, so we looked at the Opta numbers that highlight the significance of his achievement.

10 months ago Devs Someoddpilot

Football Podcast

Opta Quiz No. 3: 2022 World Cup

The third edition of the Opta Quiz focuses on the major event that took place during the 2022-23 football season. But how much can you remember about Qatar in our…

11 months ago Graham Bell

Football

Playing From the Back, Set-Pieces, and Helping Fernandes: Where Man Utd Must Improve

Manchester United finished Erik ten Hag's maiden season in charge with a third-place finish and a trophy, but where can they improve in their quest to become realistic title challengers…

11 months ago Ryan Benson