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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 33 MIN

What's More Important, Football Stats or The Eye Test?

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Football Stats vs the Eye Test: how data is changing the way we understand the game. From xG, pass completion and possession to the recruitment models powering Brentford and Brighton, we ask: should we judge players by what we see, or what the numbers say? Plus, we break down PPDA and Field Tilt (yes, it’s a real thing).YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHost: Sam EllardGuest: Adrian Clarke - Former Arsenal Midfielder & EFL Expert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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