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Long-range hits and goals galore: inside the Premier League’s return to chaos | Andrew Beasley

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Rumour1 independent source roots · 1 total claims on file

Chronological Trajectory Map

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First Reported· Andrew Beasley (The Guardian)
42d ago (21 Sept)

"Teams are running further and set-piece strikes are in decline as end-to-end football takes over the division Goals in the Premier League are up."

State: Developing
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Official Resolution
42d ago (21 Sept)

"Teams are running further and set-piece strikes are in decline as end-to-end football takes over the division Goals in the Premier League are up. Chaos is returning. End-to-end football is back. The division is more open, in more ways than one. The figures show a rise from 2.75 g..."

State: Rumour Outcome Verified