The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary

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Relegation May 03, 2023

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We got one really live race going but it's a good one. Leeds collapse, Forest bad, Everton bad, Leicester also in trouble, we talk through the teams at the bottom.

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Spurs Collapse Apr 25, 2023

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Bad game by Spurs. We break down the set of bad decisions that brought them to this point.

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Brighton and Villa Apr 18, 2023

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The 6th and 7th place teams in the Premier League have, otherwise, quite distinct profiles. We break it down.

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Quick Hits Apr 13, 2023

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Lots of small takes on Premier League teams. Spurs, Everton, United, Leeds, Villa, Liverpool and on.

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Potter Out Apr 04, 2023

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Chelsea sacked their manager. He didn't do a very good job! But is replacing the manager the thing that will set this project on the right path, and is continuing at full speed with this project the right thing for Chelsea? We remain skeptical.

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Multi-Club Models Mar 24, 2023

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It's the hottest thing in owning soccer teams: owning lots of soccer teams. But why is it happening, what risks does it pose to the current state of football, and what do we expect to see in the near future?

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PL Title and Top Four Mar 16, 2023

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At a certain level not all that much has changed but there's drama and we're here to cover it for you.

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A Capital of Love: Soccer Finance with Skanda Amarnath Mar 06, 2023

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What's going on with non-state soccer owners trying to sell their teams? What's going on with the aggressive non-state money coming in to soccer? What, for real, is going on with Chelsea and Clearlake? We talk to Skanda Amarnath (@irvingswisher) about the baseline state of play in the sports business.

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How is Sheikh Jassim so rich? Feb 23, 2023

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Manchester United are up for sale and the apparent favorite is a debt-free bid by a Qatari businessperson (and royal family member) Sheikh Jassim. We talk about what we expect from the Premier League, the hole they seem to be digging for themselves, and why the source of Jassim's wealth is such a crucial issue here.

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Arsenal In Crisis? Feb 16, 2023

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No, not really. But a lot of interesting questions about exactly how to understand their recent slump, what to expect from this team over the rest of the season, and the kind of fascinating tactical periodization of the City match.

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