Revealed: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea headline the Top 10 'unluckiest' teams in the Premier League

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea headline the Top 10 'unluckiest' teams in the Premier League.

Revealed: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea headline the Top 10 'unluckiest' teams in the Premier League

David Ben 18:39 - 10.05.2023

A new study has shown that some members of the Premier League's Big 6 have been unlucky this season.

The 2022-23 Premier League season looks set for a grandstand finish with the epic title race battle still ongoing between the defending champions Manchester City and London’s best club in this campaign, Arsenal.

However, a new study that recorded the latest available injury data has revealed some of the most unlucky teams in the English top flight this season.

Liverpool are the ‘unluckiest ‘team in the Premier League this season

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Liverpool are statistically the unluckiest team in the PL this season according to research

A new study has revealed that Liverpool are statistically the ‘unluckiest’ team in the Premier League this season. 

Research conducted by casino guide Casinoarabi.io analysed the latest available injury data to determine which clubs in the Premier League have unfortunately suffered the most injuries this season. 

The 20 outfits were then ranked by the combined total number of games players have missed due to injury. 

Revealed: The Top 10 Unluckiest teams in the Premier League in the 2022-23 season

 The study ranked the 20 clubs in England's top division by the combined total number of games players have missed due to injury in 2022/23. 

'Big six' clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all ranked in the top six.

1. Liverpool

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Liverpool are statistically the unluckiest team in the Premier Legaue this season

With a combined total of 151 games players missed, Liverpool are statistically the 'unluckiest' team in the Premier League this season.

 Luis Diaz picked up an injury against title-challenging Arsenal in October, a setback that has led to him missing most of the season for the Merseyside Reds who currently continue to push for Top four.

2. Chelsea

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Chelsea have endured one of their worst Premier League seasons in recent years

West London’s Chelsea ranked in second (137). 

Todd Boehly’s Blues have endured a torrid season by their standards having changed their manager thrice this season despite splashing out the cash on an array of talents in both the summer and winter transfer window.

However, their disappointing campaign has been impacted by their high injury count, including the fact that N’Golo Kante has had plenty of setbacks.

The Blues confirmed their safety from relegation following their 3-1 win against Bournemouth last weekend.

3. Manchester United

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Manchester United are third in the list of unluckiest Premier League teams this season

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United ranked in third (133).

The Red Devils have had to contend with plenty of injuries this season, with Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek missing more than 20 games.  

Man United are currently slugging it out for Champions League spots alongside Newcastle and Liverpool.

4. Nottingham Forest

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Nottingham Forest have moved out of the relegation zone in the Premier League

Relegation battling Nottingham Forest are also among the 'unluckiest' teams this season.

 With a total of 115 games players have missed due to injury, the midlands-based outfit ranked in fourth.

5. Everton

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Everton have begun their fight for survival in the Premier League.

Forest's relegation rivals Everton followed next (86).

Experienced goalkeeper Andy Lonergan and primary striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin have topped their injury charts as Sean Dyche’s men face a crucial stretch of matches in the final games of the season to avoid relegation.

6. Arsenal

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Arsenal continue their push in the Premier League title race but face a stern competition from Manchester City

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, who are still hopeful about lifting the Premier League title, ranked in sixth (81).

The Gunners have been without Mohamed Elneny for some time as a result of a knee injury.

However, the North London giants know they have to avoid dropping points if they are to end their 19-year wait for a Premier League title.

 

7. Fulham

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Mitrovic has been suspended after handling referee Chris Kavanagh in Manchester United's FA Cup victory over Fulham

Fulham ranked in seventh for the total combined number of games players have missed (76). 

Attacking midfielder Neeskens Kabano has missed the most games for his club this campaign.

However, they have managed to impress many by positioning themselves in the top half of the table ahead of fellow Londoners Chelsea, West Ham and Crystal Palace.

 

8. Wolves

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Craig Dawson celebrates for Wolves after scoring in the first half vs Liverpool

Wolves (76) are in eighth place and look set to avoid relegation, although this has been one of their most underwhelming seasons since their return in 2018.

9. Newcastle

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Newcastle United continue their push for Champions League football next season

 Newcastle United (74) have the best defensive record so far in the Premier League campaign.

But that does not mean that Eddie Howe’s men have not come up short due to injuries.

The Magpies look well-positioned to play Champions League football next season should they fail to relent.

10. Tottenham Hotspur

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Tottenham Hotspur's Top four hopes remains in serious doubt

Tottenham Hotspur (70) complete the top 10.

The North Londoners have had quite a dramatic second half of the season and seem to have blown away their Champions League hopes, having dropped crucial points for most part of the campaign.

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