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πŸ“ˆ Back fours
πŸ“‰ Three-at-the-backs

A notable trend from the first part of the 2022/23 #PL is the move away from a back three system for many sides

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Only Antonio Conte's Spurs and Graham Potter's Chelsea use a back 3️⃣ as their preferred system

Brentford, Brighton and Wolves did too last season, but have adopted a back four as their first-choice this campaign ImageImage
In 2021/22, a back three was used by #PL sides in 28.6% of all matches ⬆️

This season, that figure has dropped to 22.2% ⬇️ Image
This season has seen some of the more successful sides stick with their preferred formation throughout the first part of the campaign:

βœ… 4-3-3: Newcastle & Arsenal (15 & 14 times)
βœ… 4-2-3-1: Fulham & Leeds (15 & 14 times) Image
15/20 sides have adopted a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 as the preferred formation πŸ‘€

Both have increased in popularity, by 7.1% and 8% respectively πŸ†™

This is linked to the decrease in back three systems; some managers prefer to use a back four against an opponent's front three
Read @adrianjclarke's full article on the shifts in tactical shapes across the first half of the #PL season:

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