#12: Looking at the Numbers (feat. Maram AlBaharna)

The probability of Arsenal topping the Premier League table at Christmas is a statistical wonder, and yet - here we are.

With the return of club football just around the corner, Alexes Towells and Collings are joined by stats whiz Maram AlBaharna (@maramperninety) to discuss the stats behind Arsenal's storming pre-World Cup form, which left them top of the table going into the break.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:31 - Were pre-World Cup Arsenal "the Real Deal"?

07:45 - With Gabriel Jesus injured, what facet of his game will Arsenal miss the most?

14:56 - Who have been Arsenal's standout players in the stats this season?

20:47 - Do Arsenal press higher now than they have in previous seasons?

27:48 - Is there anything in Arsenal's statisical profile that worries you?

33:45 - What's your favourite Arsenal stat from this season so far?

35:53 - Outro

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