Recent stats have been unveiled showing Chelsea could have been in 13th position if some goals were exempted, as per Daily Mail.
The issue of injury time has gained prominence since the game’s shift in approach during the World Cup in Qatar, with a recent study shedding light on what the Premier League table would resemble without it this season.
The duration of added time has notably extended in response to the increasing number of stoppages in matches, attributed to factors like VAR and increased substitutions.
Betfair has delved into how standings would differ if there were no injury time in the ongoing campaign.
Manchester City would have been five points clear on top
According to their simulated table, Manchester City would lead comfortably, with a five-point gap ahead of second-placed Arsenal. Following closely behind Arsenal would be Liverpool, with Aston Villa completing the top four.
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Tottenham would be within just two points of the top four, with a five-point margin behind second-placed Manchester United.
Table shows Chelsea could have been two spots lower
In contrast, Chelsea would be positioned in 13th place, two spots lower than their current standing. It’s not unexpected that this table depicts Arsenal and Liverpool in a less favorable position compared to the actual table, given their reliance on several late goals throughout the campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s team has clinched remarkable late victories against formidable opponents such as Manchester United and Luton, while Jurgen Klopp’s side has secured vital points in the dying moments of matches against Luton and Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, in previous news Sports Buddy reported that fans blast Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, calling him ‘RACIST’ for snubbing black kid as he refuses handshake in the tunnel.
