Stories By Ed Acteson

• Sport

  Which Premier League creators will improve or decline this season?

  We’ve used StatsBomb’s expected goals (xG) data to identify the players whose assist tally in the Premier League last season differed the most from what those chances would typically have yielded.

• Sport

  Which goalscorers could improve in the Premier League this season?

  We’ve used StatsBomb’s expected goals (xG) data to identify the players whose goal tally in the Premier League last season differed the most from what those chances would typically have yielded. While finishing skill could well account for some of the discrepancies, players whose expected and actual goal tallies differ significantly tend to see those differences narrow or disappear over time, making xG a useful tool for identifying hot and cold streaks that will come to an end eventually.

• Sport

  Mike Ashley and Steve Bruce: A pair who deserve one another

  His unveiling has angered large swathes of Newcastle fans who don’t want him near their club but Mike Ashley may have found his managerial equivalent in Steve Bruce. Two men with a rich history of broken promises, seemingly impervious to criticism and who, based on past performance, are extremely unlikely to advance the cause of Newcastle United football club.

• Sport

  Would Harry Maguire be a good signing for Manchester United?

  With Leicester widely reported to have agreed a fee with Brighton for the transfer of Lewis Dunk, the logical conclusion is that they’re prepared to allow Harry Maguire to leave for Manchester United.

• Sport

  Things could be worse for Arsenal and United

  Stan Kroenke has been trending on Twitter again after Arsenal fan groups released a joint statement encouraging their American owner to alter the manner in which he runs the club or get out altogether.

• Racing

  Win 6 ticket secures player €9,236 return from €4 stake!

  An incredible story unfolded in the £20,000 Win 6 at Kempton Park on Wednesday, as a €4 ticket returned €9,236.85 for one of our players. The ticket got off to an ideal start when the player’s opening selection, Soar Above, took the lead within the final furlong to land the 17:15 in fine style.

• Sport

  How will the promoted teams fare in the Premier League?

  Since the current format of the Premier League was established in 1995 there has only been one season – 1997/98 – when the three promoted clubs all went straight back down, so it’s fair to expect that at least one of this year’s arrivals will avoid the drop.

• Sport

  Which Premier League players would be missed the most?

  With the summer’s transfer activity continuing to ratchet up and rumours flying, we’ve turned to StatsBomb’s Premier League data to identify the players whose contribution to their clubs’ cause last season was the most valuable.

• Sport

  Wimbledon Quarter-Final Tips: Djokovic to extend dominant head-to-head record against Goffin

  The four men’s quarter-final matches take place at Wimbledon today and as expected the ‘big three’ all made it through to the last eight. Defending champion Novak Djokovic kicks off the action on Centre Court against David Goffin , followed by Roger Federer’s clash with Kei Nishikori.

• Sport

  Wimbledon Quarter-Final Tips: Konta to make light work of Strycova

  British number one Johanna Konta is the star attraction for Tuesday’s four women’s quarter-finals at Wimbledon. Konta fought back from a set down to see off two-time champion Petra Kvitova and next meets Barbara Strycova who also won from behind against Elise Mertens.

• Sport

  Power struggle between players and clubs set to continue in summer of discontent

  The summer has finally arrived with the country now in the grip of an extended period of hot weather. Even the traditionally rain-soaked Glastonbury was scorching last weekend. However, it is football‘s transfer market power struggle where things are really heating up.

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