2021/2022 English Premier League Standings after Tuesday's Matches

Strategic Insights -

The 2021/2022 English Premier League season has entered its 20th week, with several matches taking place on Tuesday. Amidst the ongoing pandemic, the league has seen some notable results, while others have been postponed. Manchester City currently leads the standings, closely followed by Liverpool and Chelsea.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester City maintains its top position with 19 matches played, racking up 15 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, securing 47 points.
  • Liverpool remains in second place, having played 19 matches, with 12 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses, earning 41 points.
  • Chelsea follows closely, having played 19 matches and earning 41 points with 12 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses.
  • West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur are competing for a top-six spot, with West Ham having played 19 matches and earning 31 points, while Tottenham has played 17 matches and secured 30 points.
  • The bottom three teams, Burnley, Norwich City, and Newcastle United, are separated by a narrow margin, with Burnley having played 15 matches, Norwich City having played 19 matches, and Newcastle United having played 19 matches, each securing fewer than 20 points.

Statistics:

  • Manchester City's 50 goals scored in 19 matches is a significant margin compared to Liverpool's 50 goals in 19 matches.
  • Chelsea has conceded the fewest goals, allowing only 13 in 19 matches.
  • The top six teams have an average of 2.34 goals scored per match, while the bottom six teams have an average of 1.44 goals scored per match.
  • The point difference between the top team and the bottom three teams is 27 points, a significant gap that widens it difficult for the bottom teams to close the gap in the remaining matches of the season.

Sources:

  • "Premier League table." ESPN, 2021.
  • "Premier League results." Premier League, 2021.
  • "EPL points table 2021/2022." Sky Sports, 2021.