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Matt Furniss

England

Senior Editor and Football Data Journalist at The Analyst

senior editor & football data journalist for @optaanalyst after a decade as @optajoe. still support watford for some reason.

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  • The Best Penalty Takers in the Premier League

    1 week ago | theanalyst.com | Matt Furniss

    Who are the best Premier League penalty takers in the Premier League? We look at which players could best handle the pressure of taking a spot-kick, while also reflecting on those who weren’t so successful.

  • Matheus Cunha Proved Himself as Wolves’ Most Influential Player – His Expected Move to Man Utd Would Be Deserved | Opta Analyst

    1 week ago | theanalyst.com | Matt Furniss

    MatheusCunha has been Wolves’ best player since signing permanentlyahead of the 2023-24 season. Now, he looks like he will be aManchester United player next season. What will they begetting? The dust has barely settled on Manchester United’s most disappointing season in decades andthey’re seemingly already making moves to address theirdeficiencies.

  • The Lowest Points Totals in Premier League History

    1 week ago | theanalyst.com | Matt Furniss |Duncan Alexander

    Which teams havefinished with the lowest points totals in Premier League history? We look at arguably the worst teams in thecompetition. Derby County2007-08: 11 pointsSouthampton 2024-25: 12 pointsSunderland 2005-06: 15 pointsSheffield United 2023-24: 16 pointsHuddersfield Town 2018-19: 16 pointsAston Villa 2015-16: 17 pointsSunderland 2002-03: 19 pointsPortsmouth 2009-10: 19 points**Handed a nine-point penaltyafter going into administration.

  • Who Will Qualify for Europe? Live Opta Supercomputer Premier League Table

    1 week ago | theanalyst.com | Matt Furniss

    Which clubs willqualify for European competition via the Premier League thisseason? Follow the live Premier League table complete with Optasupercomputer projections throughout an action-packed final dayof action. We have reached the 38th and final matchday of the 2024-25Premier League season, and there is still a little to bedecided.

  • Tottenham vs Manchester United: Where the Europa League Final Was Won and Lost

    2 weeks ago | theanalyst.com | RYAN BENSON |Oliver Hopkins |Matt Furniss

    TottenhamHotspur lifted their first trophy in 17 years on Wednesday asthey beat ManchesterUnited in the UEFA Europa League final. Here, we look at wherethe game was decided. It wasn’t a classic, but Tottenham fans won’t care. Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 on Wednesday in Bilbao to win theEuropa League, earning them their first trophy since the 2008EFL Cup.

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Matt Furniss @Matt_Furniss
14 May 25

RT @OptaAnalyst: 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥? With Trent Alexander-Arnold departing Anfield, Liverpool may need another right-back. Rep…

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Matt Furniss @Matt_Furniss
13 May 25

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Watford Football Club
Watford Football Club @WatfordFC

Watford FC are thrilled to announce Paulo Pezzolano as our new Head Coach. Welcome to Watford, Paulo! 🤝 https://t.co/mfteC9JuJY

Matt Furniss
Matt Furniss @Matt_Furniss
10 May 25

Finally back in the Bundesliga 🎆

Matt Furniss
Matt Furniss @Matt_Furniss

After a seven-year absence, Hamburg are four games away from returning to the Bundesliga under the guidance of the youngest manager in Germany’s top two tiers. Can they overcome past failures and disappointments to complete the job? https://t.co/cO3ZI4e51X