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Joe Hart: Premier League Draws Rise Amid Tactical Shift

1/21/2026

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Joe Hart, former England goalkeeper, says Premier League goalless draws have fallen since 2018 but have risen again recently.
He attributes the change to a tactical shift toward a more pragmatic approach.
Hart notes that financial pressures push teams to prioritize safety over aggression, reducing willingness to take risks.
Both smaller and larger teams in the league have adopted the shift.

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Joe Hart, former England goalkeeper, says Premier League goalless draws have fallen since 2018 but have risen again recently.
He attributes the change to a tactical shift toward a more pragmatic approach.
Hart notes that financial pressures push teams to prioritize safety over aggression, reducing willingness to take risks.
Both smaller and larger teams in the league have adopted the shift.