5.12 to 3.97, Manchester City s average pass per possession of the Premier League this season has decreased significantly compared to last season

Hupu September 25 According to Opta statistics, among the 20 teams in the Premier League this season, most of the teams chose a more direct offensive method at the beginning.

Take Manchester City as an example. In the 2024-25 season, Manchester City made an average of 5.12 passes per ball control, while the data in the first five rounds of this season fell to 3.97 times, which shows that Manchester City is reducing the number of passes and choosing to send the ball to the frontcourt faster. At the same time, Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal are also trying to speed up the offensive rhythm with fewer passes.

In contrast, other teams performed differently. Brentford is the team with the least passes and the most direct passes this season. In the game, he made an average of 2.84 passes per possession, while Chelsea is the team with the most passes and controls, with an average of 4.52 passes per possession.