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Do Premier League teams really need to run more to win matches?
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23-second readPundits regularly criticise teams for not running enough but is there a link between distance covered and results? By Opta Analyst It was like clockwork.
Manchester United dropped points against Tottenham and critics were quick to question their effort and application, using the team’s physical statistics to make points.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Jamie Redknapp said: “There’s a pattern I don’t really like when I watch teams, and that’s when – and the stats don’t lie – the other team runs more than you.
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Pundits regularly criticise teams for not running enough but is there a link between distance covered and results? By Opta Analyst It was like clockwork.
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