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Premier League shifts to goalkeeper shot-stopping over passing

8/22/2026

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Premier League clubs now prioritize goalkeeper shot-stopping over distribution.
West Ham, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley keepers faced about twice Arsenal’s David Raya’s shots.
Southampton’s Gavin Bazunu conceded 22 extra goals, contributing to the club’s bottom finish.
Leicester’s Danny Ward allowed seven extra goals, falling below the –7 PSxG threshold.
Hull City paid £20 million for Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, praised for shot-stopping.

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Premier League clubs now prioritize goalkeeper shot-stopping over distribution.
West Ham, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley keepers faced about twice Arsenal’s David Raya’s shots.
Southampton’s Gavin Bazunu conceded 22 extra goals, contributing to the club’s bottom finish.
Leicester’s Danny Ward allowed seven extra goals, falling below the –7 PSxG threshold.
Hull City paid £20 million for Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, praised for shot-stopping.