Fast break shots, goals, and xG are at a seven-year high in the Premier League

Shots and goals from fast breaks in the Premier League since 2018-19

A split bar chart showing the number of fast break shots and goals (a metric quantifying counter-attacking style moves) in each Premier League season since 2018-19, highlighting that the number of shots and goals from fast breaks is greater than any of the previous six years.

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Note: Opta define a fast break as "an attempt created after the defensive team quickly turn defence into attack after winning the ball in their own half"

Source: Opta via Provision