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Join 'The Data Day' for the latest in-depth data-driven storytelling from the Premier League. We will cover the main talking points from the latest action, reflect on who's had a good week, a bad run and also give you some data nuggets to share with your football friends, family and co-workers. ‘The Data Day’ is a production by Opta Analyst. Visit theanalyst.com for more data-driven storytelling.
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Before the latest UEFA Champions League games sweep your attention away, our "Premier League Review: Matchday 11" podcast keeps you up-to-date with everything in England top-flight, including THAT entertaining game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (we knew there was a reason to delay the recording until Tuesday.) Graham Bell is joined by Ali Tweedale a…
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Some spooky goings-on meant our Premier League Review Matchday 10 got slightly delayed, but our breakdown of the Manchester derby is well worth the wait. Ryan Benson joined Graham Bell to dissect the Old Trafford clash and compare the impact Erling Haaland and Rasmus Højlund are having on their respect sides. Matt Furniss then joined our duo to bri…
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Another international break out of the way, and so "The Data Day" returns with our Premier League Review: Matchday 9 with one main question standing out to the panel - can Aston Villa WIN the Premier League this season? Matt Furniss and Graham Bell look at their incredible run since Unai Emery took over at Villa Park and just why they are proving s…
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With the international break on the horizon, join "The Data Day" for our Premier League Review Matchday 8, as the title race got thrown wide open following late drama at the Emirates with Arsenal taking the victory over Manchester City. Matt Furniss, Ollie Hopkins and Graham Bell dive a little deeper into that game as part of our Premier League Rev…
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Just to be clear, in our Premier League Review: Matchday 7 on "The Data Day", there will be very limited talk about VAR. But we do take a closer look at the number of red cards that have been handed out in the competition so far, and why it is having an impact on the table. We also take a look at "The Good, The Bad and The Quirky" from the weekend'…
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Whether it was glut of goals or entertaining encounters, the weekend's action certainly had it all. So join us on the latest episode of "The Data Day" for the Premier League Review: Matchday 6, bringing you all the need to know stories. Matt Furniss, Ali Tweedale and Graham Bell are in the hot seat for our Premier League Review: Matchday 6, looking…
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Back from the international break, "The Data Day" returns with our Premier League Review: Matchday 5, which heavily features a look at the late goals that have dominated the 2023-24 Premier League season so far. We raised it as a potential "Talking Point" heading into the season but our panel of Matt Furniss, David Segar and Graham Bell probably di…
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If only four players had scored hat-tricks, then there would have been four guests on the latest "The Data Day" podcast with our Premier League Review: Matchday 4. Instead, it's Matt Furniss, Oliver Hopkins and Graham Bell to guide you through all the key talking points from the weekend's action. Where else could our Premier League Review: Matchday…
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A bumper show awaits you this time around on "The Data Day" Premier League Review: Matchday 3. With so many talking points to choose from, Graham Bell and Matt Furniss needed a special guest to help dive a little deeper into what's going on at Everton. Luckily Aaron Barton happily obliged us, providing insight on both where Everton are at and what …
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Another busy weekend of action means "The Data Day" Premier League Review: Matchday 2 is, once again, full to the brim with data stories and insights, as well as a fair few facts and stats you will no doubt repeat as your own. Join Graham Bell, Matt Furniss and David Segar as they guide you through "The Talking Point" in our Premier League Review: …
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Welcome to "The Data Day", Premier League Review: Matchday 1. It's your chance to catch up with all the latest data-driven storytelling from what has proved to be a pulsating opening weekend to the Premier League season so far. Graham Bell and Matt Furniss take you through the 'Talking Point' of the weekend in our Premier League Review: Matchday 1,…
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Story Behind The Numbers - Stephen Warnock
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Stephen Warnock played for Liverpool at a transformative time in English top-flight football. He was at the club when Rafael Benitez arrived, a manager who along with Jose Mourinho ushered in an elite era of controlled defensive play which brought Liverpool the Champions League title in 2005 and a UEFA Super Cup later that year, a game which Stephe…
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Story Behind The Numbers – Stephen Warnock
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Stephen Warnock played for Liverpool at a transformative time in English top-flight football. He was at the club when Rafael Benitez arrived, a manager who along with Jose Mourinho ushered in an elite era of controlled defensive play which brought Liverpool the Champions League title in 2005 and a UEFA Super Cup later that year, a game which Stephe…
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Story Behind The Numbers - Steve McManaman
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Back in the 1995-1996 Premier League season, Steve McManaman assisted 15 Premier League goals for Liverpool. Little did we know at the time that only two players had done so before him and Frank Lampard is the only English player to have done so since. That campaign remains one of Liverpool’s finest and most overlooked seasons in the Premier League…
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Story Behind The Numbers – Steve McManaman
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Back in the 1995-1996 Premier League season, Steve McManaman assisted 15 Premier League goals for Liverpool. Little did we know at the time that only two players had done so before him and Frank Lampard is the only English player to have done so since. That campaign remains one of Liverpool’s finest and most overlooked seasons in the Premier League…
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Argentina Advance, Spain Hopeful of Success | World Cup Preview | The Data Day Live
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It was relatively easy for Argentina in the end. The defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening game at the World Cup not a preview of what was to come for the South Americans as they secured their progression into the last 16 with victory over Poland. Antonio Maza joined 'The Data Day Live' to look back on how Argentina have bounced back from that ea…
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England, USA March on but What's to Come From France? | World Cup Preview | The Data Day Live
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Well it was rather straightforward for England and the USA in the end at the 2022 World Cup wasn't it? Top of Group B and into the last 16, what was everyone panicking about? Our Data Day Live panel is packed with guests today looking at how both of these nations progressed and what might be to come in the knockout stages too. Join Matt Furniss and…
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England, USA March on but What’s to Come From France? | World Cup Preview | The Data Day Live
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Well it was rather straightforward for England and the USA in the end at the 2022 World Cup wasn't it? Top of Group B and into the last 16, what was everyone panicking about? Our Data Day Live panel is packed with guests today looking at how both of these nations progressed and what might be to come in the knockout stages too. Join Matt Furniss and…
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Brazil, Portugal and Ghana Victorious as England and Wales Await Fate | World Cup Preview | The Data Day Live
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We will warn you now, this is a PACKED show. So get yourself up to date with all the latest from the 2022 World Cup by enjoying the latest from 'The Data Day Live' which features an England vs. Wales preview. But before all that, join Matt Furniss and Graham Bell as they talk to a variety of guests on a packed panel. First up, Aaron Barton chats ev…
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Get Set for England vs USA | World Cup Preview | The Data Day Live
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England vs. USA. Football vs. Soccer. This should be a cracker at the 2022 World Cup so what better than getting The Data Day Live panel together for a preview of the big game? Join Matt Furniss, Duncan Alexander, Graham Bell and special guest Matt Tozer from Qatar as they bring you their England vs. USA preview with news from the camp as well as t…
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Let the Last World Cup Group Stages Begin | The Data Day Live
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Another day, another shock in the World Cup group stages. Thankfully 'The Data Day Live' is back to break down exactly what happened between Germany and Japan. Our panel were joined by Linus Braun from Opta Franz to look back over Germany's shock defeat as well as what it means for them moving forwards in the tournament, especially following Spain'…
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Contrasting Fortunes for France, Argentina as Germany’s World Cup Quest Begins | The Data Day Live
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The morning after the day before for our Data Day Live panel as they look back over a momentous day at the 2022 World Cup before gearing up for Germany's World Cup challenge getting underway. Thankfully our panel they were joined by special guests Linus Braun from OptaFranz for a deeper look at Germany's World Cup hopes, as well as Damien Shernetsk…
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Contrasting Fortunes for France, Argentina as Germany's World Cup Quest Begins | The Data Day Live
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The morning after the day before for our Data Day Live panel as they look back over a momentous day at the 2022 World Cup before gearing up for Germany's World Cup challenge getting underway. Thankfully our panel they were joined by special guests Linus Braun from OptaFranz for a deeper look at Germany's World Cup hopes, as well as Damien Shernetsk…
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France World Cup Defence Begins as England Roar | The Data Day Live
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After England's tournament got off to stunning beginnings against Iran, we turn our focus today on The Data Day Live to the start of France's World Cup defence. Our panel were joined by special guest Alexandre de Moussac from OptaJean to break down how the France team are shaping up as their World Cup defence begins, starting with an opening match …
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England, Wales, Netherlands Get World Cup Underway | The Data Day Live
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After the 2022 World Cup got underway with Ecuador defeating hosts Qatar, it's time to turn our focus to the first day of multiple games at the tournament with plenty of attention on the Home Nations. Joining our Data Day Live panel for today's show were Jack Supple from Opta Joe, who dove into the latest insights surrounding the England and Wales …
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Hopes High for England and Netherlands | The Data Day Live | World Cup Preview Groups A & B
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Our 2022 World Cup preview series begins on The Data Day Live with a look at Groups A and B. To help break down the key insights you need to know before the tournament gets underway, The Data Day Live has been joined by special guests from Opta Joe and Opta Johan, who give us their thoughts on England and the Netherlands hopes heading into the tour…
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Should We Be Surprised by Portugal? | The Data Day Live | World Cup Preview: Group G and H
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Our 2022 World Cup preview series concludes on The Data Day Live by taking a closer look at Groups G and H. We were privileged to be joined by Aaron Barton, one of the fantastic writers we turn to on Opta Analyst for all things Portuguese football as he joined Matt Furniss and Graham Bell to break down their chances at the 2022 World Cup and why, e…
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Is it Spain or Germany's Year? | The Data Day Live | World Cup Preview: Group E and F
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Our 2022 World Cup preview series continues on The Data Day Live by taking a closer look at Groups E and F. We have called up some very special guests for this episode as Albert Valor from Opta Jose and Linus Braun from Opta Franz give us their opinions on why both Spain and Germany have the chance to go far in the 2022 World Cup. Alongside their i…
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Is it Spain or Germany’s Year? | The Data Day Live | World Cup Preview: Group E and F
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Our 2022 World Cup preview series continues on The Data Day Live by taking a closer look at Groups E and F. We have called up some very special guests for this episode as Albert Valor from Opta Jose and Linus Braun from Opta Franz give us their opinions on why both Spain and Germany have the chance to go far in the 2022 World Cup. Alongside their i…
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Focus on France and Argentina | The Data Day Live | World Cup Preview: Groups C & D
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Our 2022 World Cup preview series continues on The Data Day Live by taking a closer look at Groups C and D. Our panel were joined by Opta Jean, who gave us a unique insight into the challenges facing France as they hope to defend their World Cup crown in Qatar, beginning with success in Group D. And our trio of Matt Furniss, Graham Bell and Oliver …
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