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Worst performers from gameweek 28 in the English Barclays Premier League

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Arsenal, Cardiff City, Stoke City and Swansea City stars all feature.

We’ve taken a look at some of the worst peformers from the latest round of the English Barclays Premier League.

Most Aerial Duels Lost

NameTeamAerial duels lost
Darren BentFulham11
Jonathan WaltersStoke City10
Clint DempseyFulham10
Mikel ArtetaArsenal10
Fraizer CampbellCardiff City9

The interesting name to appear on this list is Walters considering he went on to score from the penalty spot, which won Stoke the game. It suggests that Stoke weren’t utilising one of their main strengths effectively in terms of aerial play.

Most Tackles Lost

NameTeamTackles lost
CalaCardiff City3
Gary MedelCardiff City3
Ben DaviesSwansea City3
Charlie AdamStoke City3
Bacary SagnaArsenal2

Cardiff struggled to break up the play against Tottenham Hotspur, which allowed Spurs to keep the pressure on and ultimately grind out a narrow win.

Most Dribbles Overrun

NameTeamDribbles overrun
Wayne RoutledgeSwansea City3
Yannick BolasieCrystal Palace2
Jay RodriguezSouthampton2
Jack WilshereArsenal2
Glen JohnsonLiverpool2

The surprising name on this list is Wilshere considering how well the Arsenal man usually protects possession when he’s running with the ball at speed.

Most Unsuccessful Touches

NameTeamUnsuccessful touches
Olivier GiroudArsenal7
Yannick BolasieCrystal Palace5
Shane LongHull City5
Peter CrouchStoke City5
Daniel SturridgeLiverpool5

Giroud didn’t have his best game against Stoke, which is surprising because his touch all over the pitch has been generally good this season. Arsenal need him to rediscover his touch if they are to win the title.

Most Fouls Committed

NameTeamFouls committed
RamiresChelsea5
Olivier GiroudArsenal4
Yoan GouffranNewcastle United4
Robert SnodgrassNorwich City3
Guy DemelWest Ham United3

Giroud also gave away a lot of fouls which allowed Stoke to release the pressure Arsenal built up consistently over the course of the game.

Most Shots off Target

NameTeamShots off target
Shane LongHull City3
Steven PienaarEverton3
Andre SchürrleChelsea2
Michael DawsonTottenham Hotspur2
Andros TownsendTottenham Hotspur2

There’s not too much to pick between the players in this list and while Schurrle appears, it’s important to point out that he netted a hat-trick against Fulham.

Most Times Lost Possession

NameTeamTimes lost possession
Ezekiel FryersTottenham Hotspur36
Luke ShawSouthampton34
Yannick BolasieCrystal Palace34
Ashkan DejagahFulham28
Luis SuarezLiverpool26

Luke Shaw and Luis Suarez are surprising names on this list. Shaw was put under a lot of pressure by Liverpool’s attack while Suarez generally had a good game, receiving praise after the final whistle.

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