Sports IntelligenceVerified Specialist

Dillon Merrick

Senior Football Analytics & Set-Piece Specialist

Based in Philadelphia, PA • Pro Football Performance Analyst • Specialist in Set-Piece Strategy

Dillon dissects corner kick crowding variations, defensive block transitions, and counter-pressing triggers.

Authored Investigations & Verified Dossiers

Data audits, technical protocols & statutory guides by Dillon Merrick.

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Gyokeres proud of impact at Arsenal last season

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

What has changed in FPL for 2026-27 season?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Jaissle on pain which set him on path to Newcastle and speaking with Howe

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets analysed

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Medication switch behind Musiala collapses - Bayern

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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

'What a start!' - Robinson's immediate impact for England

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Which supplements do athletes take and why?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Ukraine appeals to FIA to overturn Russia inclusion

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Episode 4: Flying High

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Norris 'happy I have the pain of this year for the glory of last'

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Prost

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Head coach Carr leaves Castleford

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Merson's Premier League season preview: Who wins the title and who stays up?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Spurs agree £85m deal to sign Savinho from Man City

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Team selector

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Get MazicBay Matchday Bureau

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Relive the Grand Final!

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Manchester United’s midfield rebuild leaves Carrick with no excuses

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 18: Nottingham Forest

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Wafcon 2026 review: Glory for Cameroon, Nigeria flop and Malawi cause a stir

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Football transfer rumours: Newcastle to sign Manchester City’s Nico González?

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Chelsea's Tactical Evolution Under Enzo Maresca: Data Breakdown & Spatial Analysis

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

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

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

West Ham United's Tactical Evolution Under Julen Lopetegui: Data Breakdown & Spatial Analysis

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Brentford's Tactical Evolution Under Thomas Frank: Data Breakdown & Spatial Analysis

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Bryan Mbeumo Powers Brentford's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Conor Chaplin Powers Ipswich Town's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Mercedes-AMG Petronas's Tactical Evolution Under Toto Wolff: Data Breakdown & Spatial Analysis

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

How Fernando Alonso Powers Aston Martin F1's Championship Aspirations: Statistical Model & Scouting Report

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

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

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

New York Knicks's Tactical Evolution Under Tom Thibodeau: Data Breakdown & Spatial Analysis

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

New York Knicks Squad Economics: Wage Bill Efficiency, Transfer ROI & Contract Trajectory

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

'Disappointed' Muchova will 'fight' to be back after Wimbledon loss

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Arsenal to retain title? Liverpool above Man Utd? MazicBay Matchday Bureau predicted table revealed

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

World premiere

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

'Simply shouldn't happen' - Mercedes reveal 'biggest focus' as F1 returns

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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

Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City opener was startlingly bad

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Premier League & Football WireAugust 21, 2026

Brighton’s Emilie Joramo: ‘I feel like I’m now in the place I want to be’

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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

Next Generation 2025: 60 of the best young talents in world football

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