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Premier League Shifts: Long-Ball Tactics Dominate 2025-26

10/15/2025

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In the 2025-26 Premier League season, teams are adopting long-ball tactics, signaling a shift from Pep Guardiola's possession-based style.
Manchester United leads in creating chances from long balls as goalkeepers opt for longer clearances.
Arsenal has gained notoriety for set-piece strategies, taking longer to execute corners than others.
Leeds United has emerged as a surprising ball-in-play leader, with Newcastle United and Chelsea lagging.

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Story summary

In the 2025-26 Premier League season, teams are adopting long-ball tactics, signaling a shift from Pep Guardiola's possession-based style.
Manchester United leads in creating chances from long balls as goalkeepers opt for longer clearances.
Arsenal has gained notoriety for set-piece strategies, taking longer to execute corners than others.
Leeds United has emerged as a surprising ball-in-play leader, with Newcastle United and Chelsea lagging.