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Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are leading the Premier League, not just in points but in the pace of their attack.
The team has been clocking an impressive speed of 1.96 metres per second in the 2023-2024 season, making them the quickest attacking team so far. This statistic underlines Liverpool's dynamic playing style and their ability to move the ball swiftly up the field.
Premier League Speed Rankings
Chasing Liverpool closely are Everton and West Ham, both recording speeds of 1.94 metres per second, while Nottingham Forest follows with 1.93 metres per second, as revealed by dailymail. Surprisingly, Luton Town, despite being 18th in the league, ranks fourth in speed with 1.92 metres per second. Manchester United and Bournemouth are next, with speeds of 1.89 and 1.87 metres per second, respectively.
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Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are tied at 1.80 metres per second, with Brentford in the middle with 1.79 metres per second. Aston Villa records an average speed of 1.74 metres per second, with an injury-ridden Tottenham Hotspur slightly behind at 1.72 metres per second. Fulham, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Wolverhampton Wanderers follow in the list.
Brighton and Hove Albion stay above the bottom three with a speed of 1.59 metres per second. Surprisingly, title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in the bottom three, with Arsenal at 1.54 metres per second and Manchester City lagging at 1.26 metres per second. Burnley sits between them with 1.45 metres per second.
Arsenal and Manchester City's Struggles
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Despite their position in the title race, both Arsenal and Manchester City have shown relatively slower attack speeds. Arsenal, after nearly clinching the title last season, are looking to bolster their squad in the transfer window, with a striker being a priority. Manchester City, on the other hand, has had a challenging season with unexpected losses and draws.
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