On this day in 2004, Arsenal sealed their invincible Premier League season after a 2-1 win over Leicester City, with goals from Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry

All 38 matches from that unbeaten season are available on our free data. Access here 🔽
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StatsBomb x Club América

We spoke to Enrique Cházaro, Coordinator of Sporting Intelligence, to get a clearer understanding of how the club use StatsBomb’s data and analysis solutions in their day-to-day operations

Case Study 🔽
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BUT
It's no Akram Afif 2021-22, Al Sadd, Qatari Stars League! (0.74 xG Assisted/90, 0.66 of it open play, ~1400 minutes)

Seeing Jamie Carragher talk about Kevin De Bruyne in team of the year - I checked across all our leagues and found 0.63 xG Assisted/90, 0.53 of it open play - these are stellar totals, close to peerless, no big 5 season comes near (and yes, it's only ~1000 odd mins, but still)

NEW | Introducing Expected Sacks: Measuring the Value of QB Pressures

Data Scientist Abi Williams introduces a new model that more accurately credits defenders for generating QB pressures:
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StatsBomb's HOPS Model Explained

▪️ A new way to evaluate aerial ability
▪️ Accounts for the aerial skill of the two players in each aerial duel️
▪️ Available across 60,000 players and 120+ competitions worldwide

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Raphinha, Barcelona 2023/24

Moisés Caicedo, Chelsea 2023/24 vs Brighton 2022/23

Abdul Fatawu, Leicester City 2023/24

Fredrik Aursnes, Benfica 2023/24

Sophie Roman Haug, Liverpool 2023/24

Ignacio Ezequiel Agustín Fernández Carballo

AKA

Equi Fernandez, Boca Juniors 2024

Zion Suzuki, Sint-Truiden 2023/24

Romain Del Castillo, Stade Brestois 2023/24

Simon Banza, Sporting Braga 2023/24

Kai Havertz, Arsenal 2023/24

ICYMI: The 2024 #StatsBombConference Research Competition is now open for submissions 🔽

Christian Benteke, DC United 2024

Joint top scorer in MLS so far this season. Most xG in MLS so far this season...

... and absolutely stomping on everyone in the air. Benteke has 144 aerial wins this season. The next best aerial duellist has 55.