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Average time every Premier League team takes over goal kicks with worst offenders hinting it could be a genius tactic


PREMIER LEAGUE teams have numerous ways of playing out every situation.

Goal kicks are no different, with some teams going long, some going short and others going somewhere in the middle.

Man City are the slowest team in the division when it comes to taking goal kicksCredit: Rex
Meanwhile, Tottenham are the fastestCredit: Rex

How long teams wait before taking their goal kicks is also another consideration many fans may overlook.

However, it appears there is a trend for some of the best teams in the division to take longer between a goal kick being awarded it and being taken, suggesting it’s a smart tactic not to rush them.

Data from Opta Analyst has revealed the average time it takes for a team to take goal kicks.

Tottenham are the team that takes the shortest time, with Ange Postecoglou’s demands for high-octane football seeing them take just 16.9 seconds on average.

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At the other end of the scale, champions and league leaders Manchester City have the longest delay in taking their goal kicks this season, with an average time of 39.3 seconds.

Challengers in chief Arsenal rank second in this regard, with the Gunners taking 37.8 seconds on average to take a goal kick.

Newly-promoted Ipswich take 37.7 seconds, while third-place Newcastle take 35.3 seconds.

Brighton, Manchester United and Liverpool are quick starters like Spurs, taking 18.5, 20.3 and 21.5 seconds.

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The average position of the slowest five teams is 6.4.

Meanwhile, the quickest five teams is 10.4.

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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