Boxing Day 1963 was the most spectacular day in the history of English football.
On this day, a total of 10 matches were played in the English top flight, and 66 goals were scored. Chelsea thrashed Blackpool 5-1, with Fulham blasting 10 goals against Ipswich Town and West Ham being conceded eight goals by Blackburn Rovers.
But in the 1963-64 season, the goal feast was nothing new, with England's top flight averaging 3 goals per game4 - still unavailable.
This season, the Premier League is expected to close that record, with Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City, Luton Town 4-4 Newcastle and Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle ......
Of the 250 Premier League games that have been played this season, only eight have been drawn. He averaged 3 goals per game in the Premier League this season23, which is the year since the 1964-65 season (334) after the highest score in the English top flight.
In the eyes of many Premier League viewers, the more goals you score, the more enjoyable it is. This is not the case.
The increase in the number of goals may be due to the fact that some teams are too vegetable, and the total number of goals is **. Another possible reason is that everyone can't defend anymore, which can be more enjoyable in basketball, but not in football.
So, why has the average number of goals per game risen in the Premier League this season?
First of all, there is an official emphasis on wasted time, with stoppage time in the Premier League increasing this season, averaging 11 minutes and 42 seconds per game, compared to 6 minutes and 54 seconds per game in the previous 10 seasons. The average stoppage time in the second half alone (7 minutes and 29 seconds) this season is more than the average stoppage time of the previous 10 seasons combined.
The longer the game time will increase the probability of scoring goals, especially towards the end of the game, when many teams will go all out.
Secondly, both big6 and non-big6 have played more proactively. Tottenham, for example, have been significantly more aggressive since the arrival of the Australian Pole, scoring in 37 consecutive Premier League games – the second-longest streak in Premier League history.
Of the 20+ teams in the league, only one team – Arsenal in 2001-02 – has scored in every league game in a single season. Tottenham are 13 games away from equalling their arch-rivals this year.
"We just want to score more goals than others," Aobo said in 2020, "and winning 4-3 is more emotional than 1-0." ”
Under De Zerbi's leadership, Brighton's goal tally has increased significantly, and under Unai Emery's tutelage, Villa are on the verge of becoming a ...... powerhouseNo matter what kind of opponent they play, these teams want to dominate the situation on the field.
At the bottom of the table, Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United have conceded an average of goals per game, a record high for the Premier League's relegation zone.
Sheffield United have conceded a whopping 2 goals per game this season6, the highest single team record in Premier League history, even surpassing Swindon in 1993-94 (42 games, conceding an average of 24) and Derby County in 2007-08 (conceded 23 pcs.).
Luton Town have been proactive in some games and have set pieces, but they are a bit weaker. Weak to weak, Rob Edwards' team dared to grab it and attack.
"It's risky, but it's also very ornamental, and it gives us a better chance of winning. We want to play well. Edwards recently said, "It's a style of play that suits our club as well." There are risks, but the rewards outweigh the risks. ”
Pressing high is the trend in the Premier League. Many teams want to win the ball from higher positions, either by actively forcing their opponents to make mistakes or by counter-attacking on the spot after their own side has made a mistake.
Since the 2018-19 season, the average number of frontcourt recoveries in the Premier League has risen by 37 percentage points – from 76 times to 10 of the season4 times.
If you press more, you will have more frontcourt conversion attacks, and there will naturally be more opportunities to score. The average number of goals scored in the Premier League this season after regaining possession in front of the field (030) is the 2018-19 season (0.13) more than 2 times.
There are also more counter-attacks that start in the middle and back, which is reflected in the number of direct attacks. (*Direct attack: Possession of the ball in your own half and a shot or touch in the opponent's penalty area within 15 seconds).
This season, the Premier League averages 5Four direct offenses, a new high since the 2019-20 season.
This season, the Premier League has been more convertible, with games full of inconsistencies and plenty of room for attack. Liverpool is a typical representative, taking the "old road" and making a living from "conversion", so it is natural to lead the "conversion" version of the Premier League. However, the title race doesn't have to be a conversion.
In December, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said: "We don't like to play on the counter-attack, but we have to play on the counter-attack. 'Manchester City and Arsenal prefer to play passing, but that doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals. Arsenal have scored 21 goals in their last five league games, and Manchester City have scored 3+ goals in 11 games this season.
To sum up, this season, the Premier League's strong teams, mid-table teams and relegation teams all have two brushes, and they are all quite capable of scoring goals. Was this feast short-lived? Let's let the bullets fly a little longer.