"You know that Erling Haaland is the top scorer in the Premier League and that David Raya is great at keeping them out at the other end of the pitch, but what about the quirkier metrics? Who covers the pitch but sees the penalty area as their kryptonite? Which defender loves one-v-one battles? Who prefers to shoot without taking a touch to settle themselves?"
"That makes Michael Kayode even more important than usual, with the Brentford defender chucking more of them into the opposition's box than any other player in the Premier League this season. Kayode has launched 54 long throws into the opposition's box, eight more than second-placed Nordi Mukiele and 25 more than Chris Richards in third. More importantly, six of his long throws into the penalty area have led to a shot four more than any other player and two have led to goals."
Erling Haaland leads the Premier League in goals and David Raya stands out for goalkeeping. Bruno Fernandes has attempted 12 shots from outside the box this season without scoring and has converted only three of 60 Premier League free-kick attempts (5%). Only Kevin De Bruyne (15) has more goals from outside the box than Fernandes (14) since February 2020. Michael Kayode has delivered 54 long throws into the opposition box this season, generating six shots and two goals. Igor Jesus has scored in cup competitions but carries high expected goals without a Premier League goal since joining Nottingham Forest.
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