Football furor never fades down no matter what part of the year it is. English Premier taking over the period from August to May offers all the right reasons for the football lovers to stay occupied. If you are an ardent fan of the game and know all about the English Premier League, you will choose your favorite team for 2022 with no sweat. You may choose undeniably the Manchester City squad that ruled the score tally in 2021-22. If you are new spectator of the tournament, this post may help you pick for 2022.
Which Premier League team topped in 2021?
If you want to go by numbers and believe that toppers never lose their charm, the rank table of 2021 can help you choose the team worth supporting in 2022. Here is the list of the best performing teams of 2021, which are expected to repeat their magic in the upcoming season.
- Manchester City: This team topped the list of matches won with total of 29 wins to their credit. It was a great year for this team at EPL and they did phenomenally in various games delivering some nail-biting events to the spectators.
- Liverpool: Known for its late goal strategy, Liverpool stood 2nd in the rank tally with 28 wins. It gave a tough fight to the opponents and became the team that played every game despite the fixture congestion. It was the team that fought for both the Premier League and Champions League. Hence, you may get some proud moments if you choose this team’s side in 2022.
- Arsenal: Arsenal brimmed with young blood in 2021 season and pumped fresh energy into EPL this season. It stood third in the points tally and had moments like a goalless draw in a home match among other celebrations. It is going to be worth the dime for 2022 too.
Which team had highest goals in 2021?
Manchester City came at the top of 2021 season outdoing the Manchester United, among other teams. It won 29 matches in 2021 season. These wins also coincided with the team scoring the highest number of goals this edition. Here is the goals table of teams that stood at the top ranks for 2021 season.
- Manchester City – 99 goals
- Liverpool – 94 goals
- Arsenal – 61 goals
- Tottenham Hotspur – 69 goals
- Chelsea – 76 goals
- Leicester City – 62 goals
Goals scored is an important statistic to consider while picking the side. If the teams tie the total scores, the number of goals can work as a tie-breaker statistic. Hence, keep in account the number of goals while picking the team for EPL 2022.
How to pick the Premier League team to support
When you are selecting the team to favor in the Premier League tournament, you have to pay attention to a few important factors. Mostly, the ardent followers know everything about the trends, history and the qualities of teams and have their side confirmed in their heads. But, if the EPL bug has just caught you, here are a few things you must know before picking a favorite.
- Popularity and real strength: Many times, a player is able to establish an emotional connect. With PR doing their gig overtime, the players’ lives become like an open book to all. It is the reason why some names buzz more often and float far and wide in air than others. It can be a causal factor for picking the side, but looking at the team’s strength on the whole is necessary too. So, before giving away the brownie points solely on brand value is something to be avoided. Check the current statistics, last season’s performance and the team’s real strengths, too, while picking a side.
- Familial pick: Going to football matches is a family activity for several clans. Hence, as an early follower, you may have developed affinity for a particular team. The support of family members may influence your selection, but there is always a scope for finding your own path. If you want to choose a side to place a bet, emotions are never the correct guide. You have to accept the newer alternative as a reigning supreme and make decisions accordingly.
- Site of action: When you want to select a side to ensure that you are backing a stronger team, venue of match matters a lot. There are teams that are quite invincible on home grounds. Also, the crowd support boosts their morale further. Thus, take a look at the victory record and find out the home win and away win statistics before choosing a side.
- Playing technique: Some are born fierce, while others excel in shrewdness and ruthless approach. There are some slow movers who surprise all by last minute goals. Choosing the side based on playing technique has a lot to do with your own personality traits. If you are a sucker for nail-biting moments and want thrill, you can select the team that gives tough fight to opponent. The ability to dribble and possess the ball and play with it like a pro can also coincide with your trait of being steady and still in mind. Hence, you can pick the side depending upon the kind of performance the teams promise to put on display.
Which teams are emerging strong for EPL 2022 edition?
Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are the strong contenders for EPL 2022 edition. You can follow their websites, news and football analysis sites to understand more about their technique and other features to pick a side.
Summing up,
Manchester City, Liverpool Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City are some noticeable teams that can make EPL 2022 super exciting. Your selection may help you win lots of bets in the Round-robin league matches. Also, if you are a bettor, take each match separately to pick the side instead of having a common favorite. In addition, learn about the important match statistics, history and popularity of the team if it is your first year at EPL.