Sports IntelligenceVerified Specialist

Carter Blake

Lead Premier League Tactical Correspondent

Based in London Bureau / New York, NY • UEFA Tactical Analyst • 11 Yrs Football Analytics Desk

Carter breaks down expected goals (xG), pressing intensity metrics (PPDA), and passing networks across English football's top flight.

Authored Investigations & Verified Dossiers

Data audits, technical protocols & statutory guides by Carter Blake.

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

These eight players will help you win FPL

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

The inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Spurs agree £75m deal for Savinho who 'wanted to leave' Man City

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Premier League Golden Glove 2026: Clean Sheets & Goalkeeper Save % Rankings

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Arsenal's Set-Piece Supremacy: How Nicolas Jover Turned Corners into Dead-Ball Gold

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Would Marmoush joining Tottenham be a masterstroke or risk?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Could refreshed Odegaard be like a new signing?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

'Brilliant away performance' as Hibs leave Belgium with buckets of belief

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Would Marmoush joining Tottenham be a masterstroke or risk?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Life as a Wag in the transfer window

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

'It's highly likely to be Imola' - Will F1 have a European finale?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Title race would be 'done and dusted' without Mercedes reliability issues

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Prost

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Weekend Winners: Kate, Sam and Declan have their say on the Ebor

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Villa expected to make Jackson move if Watkins sold to Al Hilal

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Villa expected to make Jackson move if Watkins sold to Al Hilal

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How does Arteta deliver step five of his Arsenal plan?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Squad selector

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Video highlights

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Premier League: nine newcomers to watch in the top flight this season

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Interviewing José Mourinho: ego, charisma, talent and his ‘rucksack of pain’

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

The 100 best female footballers in the world 2025

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Cole Palmer Powers Chelsea's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Ollie Watkins Powers Aston Villa's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Bournemouth's Tactical Evolution Under Andoni Iraola: Data Breakdown & Spatial Analysis

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Bournemouth Squad Economics: Wage Bill Efficiency, Transfer ROI & Contract Trajectory

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Crystal Palace Squad Economics: Wage Bill Efficiency, Transfer ROI & Contract Trajectory

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Eberechi Eze Powers Crystal Palace's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Everton Squad Economics: Wage Bill Efficiency, Transfer ROI & Contract Trajectory

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Dusan Vlahovic Powers Juventus's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Borussia Dortmund Squad Economics: Wage Bill Efficiency, Transfer ROI & Contract Trajectory

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Powers Oklahoma City Thunder's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns Powers New York Knicks's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on doubts, childhood and future

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Sinner slid his way to Wimbledon glory

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Swiatek beats Rybakina for first title of season

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Dog walk and expletive text - key findings in Vondrousova anti-doping case

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

The people and places that shaped a two-time Wimbledon champion

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How is the Wimbledon schedule decided? Your questions answered

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Weekend Winners: Kate, Sam and Declan have their say on the Ebor

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Villa expected to make Jackson move if Watkins sold to Al Hilal

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Carra meets Iraola! Liverpool boss on playing style, transfers & Newcastle

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Football Daily | The Balogun affair and Premier League’s battle with conspiracy theorists

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