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Before the latest UEFA Champions League games sweep your attention away, our “Premier League Review: Matchday 11” podcast keeps you up-to-date with everything in England top-flight, including THAT entertaining game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (we knew there was a reason to delay the recording until Tuesday.) Graham Bell is joined by Ali Tweedale and David […]

Some spooky goings-on meant our Premier League Review Matchday 10 got slightly delayed, but our breakdown of the Manchester derby is well worth the wait. Ryan Benson joined Graham Bell to dissect the Old Trafford clash and compare the impact Erling Haaland and Rasmus Højlund are having on their respect sides. Matt Furniss then joined […]

Another international break out of the way, and so “The Data Day” returns with our Premier League Review: Matchday 9 with one main question standing out to the panel – can Aston Villa WIN the Premier League this season? Matt Furniss and Graham Bell look at their incredible run since Unai Emery took over at […]

With the international break on the horizon, join “The Data Day” for our Premier League Review Matchday 8, as the title race got thrown wide open following late drama at the Emirates with Arsenal taking the victory over Manchester City. Matt Furniss, Ollie Hopkins and Graham Bell dive a little deeper into that game as […]

Just to be clear, in our Premier League Review: Matchday 7 on “The Data Day”, there will be very limited talk about VAR. But we do take a closer look at the number of red cards that have been handed out in the competition so far, and why it is having an impact on the […]

Whether it was glut of goals or entertaining encounters, the weekend’s action certainly had it all. So join us on the latest episode of “The Data Day” for the Premier League Review: Matchday 6, bringing you all the need to know stories. Matt Furniss, Ali Tweedale and Graham Bell are in the hot seat for […]

Back from the international break, “The Data Day” returns with our Premier League Review: Matchday 5, which heavily features a look at the late goals that have dominated the 2023-24 Premier League season so far. We raised it as a potential “Talking Point” heading into the season but our panel of Matt Furniss, David Segar […]

Hat-tricks, Talking Points and Quizzes all for you in our Premier League Review: Matchday 4.

A bumper show awaits you this time around on “The Data Day” Premier League Review: Matchday 3. With so many talking points to choose from, Graham Bell and Matt Furniss needed a special guest to help dive a little deeper into what’s going on at Everton. Luckily Aaron Barton happily obliged us, providing insight on […]

Another busy weekend of action means “The Data Day” Premier League Review: Matchday 2 is, once again, full to the brim with data stories and insights, as well as a fair few facts and stats you will no doubt repeat as your own. Join Graham Bell, Matt Furniss and David Segar as they guide you […]

Welcome to “The Data Day”, Premier League Review: Matchday 1. It’s your chance to catch up with all the latest data-driven storytelling from what has proved to be a pulsating opening weekend to the Premier League season so far. Graham Bell and Matt Furniss take you through the ‘Talking Point’ of the weekend in our […]

The task for the Green Bay Packers in Week 18 of the NFL season is simple. Win. Nothing else matters against the Detroit Lions if they are to have any hope of reaching the playoffs. That’s not the only intriguing matchup, so join Mike Leon, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and Nicholas McGee as they break down the […]

Stephen Warnock played for Liverpool at a transformative time in English top-flight football. He was at the club when Rafael Benitez arrived, a manager who along with Jose Mourinho ushered in an elite era of controlled defensive play which brought Liverpool the Champions League title in 2005 and a UEFA Super Cup later that year, […]

Back in the 1995-1996 Premier League season, Steve McManaman assisted 15 Premier League goals for Liverpool. Little did we know at the time that only two players had done so before him and Frank Lampard is the only English player to have done so since. That campaign remains one of Liverpool’s finest and most overlooked […]

All good things have to come to an end, at least for this year. So why not join our Data Day panel for one last college football preview? Mike Leon and Evan Boyd are going out in style though, looking ahead to the bowl season and picking out four of the games that you NEED […]

The 11-1 Philadelphia Eagles have been flying high this season, but as our Data Day panel points out in its NFL Week 14 preview, they could face one of their toughest tests of the season this Sunday. Join Mike Leon, Nicholas McGee and Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads as they see if the New York Giants can spring […]

It was relatively easy for Argentina in the end. The defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening game at the World Cup not a preview of what was to come for the South Americans as they secured their progression into the last 16 with victory over Poland. Antonio Maza joined ‘The Data Day Live’ to […]

Well it was rather straightforward for England and the USA in the end at the 2022 World Cup wasn’t it? Top of Group B and into the last 16, what was everyone panicking about? Our Data Day Live panel is packed with guests today looking at how both of these nations progressed and what might […]

We will warn you now, this is a PACKED show. So get yourself up to date with all the latest from the 2022 World Cup by enjoying the latest from ‘The Data Day Live’ which features an England vs. Wales preview. But before all that, join Matt Furniss and Graham Bell as they talk to […]

It’s RIVALRY WEEKEND, and what a headline act we have in The Game. 11-0 Ohio State welcome 11-0 Michigan with the Big Ten East championship on the line along with a potential College Football Playoff berth. Join Mike Leon and Evan Boyd for their rivalry weekend preview, which also includes a focus on Notre Dame’s […]

England vs. USA. Football vs. Soccer. This should be a cracker at the 2022 World Cup so what better than getting The Data Day Live panel together for a preview of the big game? Join Matt Furniss, Duncan Alexander, Graham Bell and special guest Matt Tozer from Qatar as they bring you their England vs. […]

Another day, another shock in the World Cup group stages. Thankfully ‘The Data Day Live’ is back to break down exactly what happened between Germany and Japan. Our panel were joined by Linus Braun from Opta Franz to look back over Germany’s shock defeat as well as what it means for them moving forwards in […]

It’s a Thanksgiving feast this Thursday as our panel gets together before devouring turkey for our NFL Week 12 preview. Mike Leon, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and Nicholas McGee are share their thoughts with a whip around the Thanksgiving action. They start with the surging Detroit Lions against the 7-3 Buffalo Bills, who had made Detroit their […]

The morning after the day before for our Data Day Live panel as they look back over a momentous day at the 2022 World Cup before gearing up for Germany’s World Cup challenge getting underway. Thankfully our panel they were joined by special guests Linus Braun from OptaFranz for a deeper look at Germany’s World […]

After England’s tournament got off to stunning beginnings against Iran, we turn our focus today on The Data Day Live to the start of France’s World Cup defence. Our panel were joined by special guest Alexandre de Moussac from OptaJean to break down how the France team are shaping up as their World Cup defence […]

After the 2022 World Cup got underway with Ecuador defeating hosts Qatar, it’s time to turn our focus to the first day of multiple games at the tournament with plenty of attention on the Home Nations. Joining our Data Day Live panel for today’s show were Jack Supple from Opta Joe, who dove into the […]

Our 2022 World Cup preview series begins on The Data Day Live with a look at Groups A and B. To help break down the key insights you need to know before the tournament gets underway, The Data Day Live has been joined by special guests from Opta Joe and Opta Johan, who give us […]

Our 2022 World Cup preview series concludes on The Data Day Live by taking a closer look at Groups G and H. We were privileged to be joined by Aaron Barton, one of the fantastic writers we turn to on Opta Analyst for all things Portuguese football as he joined Matt Furniss and Graham Bell […]

Our 2022 World Cup preview series continues on The Data Day Live by taking a closer look at Groups E and F. We have called up some very special guests for this episode as Albert Valor from Opta Jose and Linus Braun from Opta Franz give us their opinions on why both Spain and Germany […]

Our 2022 World Cup preview series continues on The Data Day Live by taking a closer look at Groups C and D. Our panel were joined by Opta Jean, who gave us a unique insight into the challenges facing France as they hope to defend their World Cup crown in Qatar, beginning with success in […]

It’s the early start on Sunday that we’re looking forward to in our NFL Week 10 Preview as our panel cast a glance across to Germany, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be hoping to build upon their late show last time out as they take on Seattle. Join Mike Leon, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and Nicholas […]

After the potential ‘Game of the Century’ last time out turned into a bit of a dud, what have we got to look forward to in our College Football Week 11 preview? Well, Mike Leon and Evan Boyd certainly have their eyes on the playoffs – giving their opinions on the latest rankings as part […]

Another great slate of games awaits so join our panel for their NFL week 9 preview, breaking down all the key insights you need to know as well as offering their own predictions on the outcomes. Of particular focus for Mike Leon, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and Nicholas McGee in our NFL week 9 preview is the […]

With the potential new Game of the Century, what a Saturday we have in store on the college football slate! Tennessee. Ranked number one in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Georgia. Ranked number one in the AP Poll. Head-to-head. Thankfully, Mike Leon and Evan Boyd are here to help break down the must-see things in […]

Six weeks into the NFL season and certain things are becoming clear. The Eagles are soaring. New York hasn’t felt a buzz like this around their NFL teams in years. The Packers are faltering. And there are certain things you cannot predict on a week-by-week basis. As part of our NFL week 7 preview, we […]

Anfield saw Liverpool and Manchester City play host to a modern day Premier League classic last weekend. Well that’s at least the thoughts of our Data Day Live panel as they looked back over a weekend of action that saw Arsenal extend their advantage at the summit. Join Duncan Alexander, Matt Furniss, Oliver Hopkins and […]

Two unbeaten sides are getting set to go head-to-head at the top of the table. But it’s not in the Premier League like some were expecting when these fixtures came out, instead it’s La Liga that’s catching our attention with an El Clasico preview looking into the first meeting of the season between Real Madrid […]

With conference play getting underway across the FBS slate our college football week 7 preview is the perfect tonic to bring you up to date with all the latest news and insights ahead of another weekend with big consequences across the country Join Mike Leon and Evan Boyd for their college football week 7 preview […]

In a Premier League weekend where Cristiano Ronaldo set the latest milestone of his incredible career, he found himself somewhat overshadowed by events elsewhere as Arsenal and Manchester City continued their winning runs at the top of the table. Join Duncan Alexander, Matt Furniss and Graham Bell as they look back on the Premier League […]

For our NFL Week 5 preview, our panel are first of all turning their attention to London where for the first time in International Series history, the two teams competing both have winning records. And whilst many would have expected the Green Bay Packers to have one, there’s slightly more surprise that the New York […]

Are Liverpool the current Premier League crisis club? Ninth in the table, 11 points off the top and having to fight their way back from a two-goal deficit against Brighton before settling for a point. For a side who have been challenging at the top of the table in recent season, and who were our […]

Premier League derby days. In some ways, the best days in a Premier League season. And fresh off the international break the fixture computer has thrown up some beauties, undoubtedly helped by performances on the pitch from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the table along with the unbeaten City against the resurgent […]

There is a host of Top 25 matches in store so why not join our panel for their college football week 5 preview, featuring the insights of our TRACR rankings to help you make the most of the Saturday action. Mike Leon and Evan Boyd are here to break down some of the key matches […]

It’s time to join our panel for their NFL week 3 preview, giving you all the key insights and predictions ahead of what should be a fascinating slate of action. Mike Leon, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and Nicholas McGee are back together for our NFL week 3 preview which includes a dive into some of the key […]

With the first international break ongoing, what better time to get ‘The Data Day Live’ panel together to look back at the Premier League season so far? Join our own fab four of Duncan Alexander, Matt Furniss, Oliver Hopkins and Graham Bell as they bring you the latest insights into the Premier League season so […]

We are back again. Join our panel for a college football Week 3 preview as the season continues to take shape. We have already had a major departure in the form of Scott Frost from Nebraska and it doesn’t get much easier for the Cornhuskers as they welcome Oklahoma, who seem to be settling into […]

New for the 2022 season: Join our panel from The Analyst for an NFL 2022 preview. It has been a long wait for the season to start, but game day is finally here! Host Mike Leon, AI data analyst Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and NFL writer Nicholas McGee help guide you through the big storylines heading into […]

New for the 2022 season: Join our panel from The Analyst for a college football preview. It has been a long wait for the season to start (and if you are a Nebraska fan, you probably still hope the season hadn’t started!) but game day is finally here. Mike Leon and Evan Boyd help guide […]

Join our panel for a Premier League round-up on the day that Scott Parker became the first manager to be relieved of his duties in the 2022-2023 season as the former Bournemouth manager paid the price for their 9-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool. As part of their Premier League round-up Duncan Alexander, Matt […]

Join our panel for a Premier League matchday 4 preview, taking a look at the latest thoughts of our supercomputer on who will emerge victorious. Arsenal are the only side with a perfect record so far this season in the competition, with some of their new signings drawing comparisons to previous legends, at least according […]