Manchester City back on top
The phrase: “Football without fans is nothing” has developed into a well-worn cliché over the past12 months. Yet it is, nevertheless, true now as much as ever.
The joyful eruption of Leicester City supporters behind the Wembley goal as Youri Tielemans’ long-range shot flew into the top corner to win the FA Cup final offered a stark reminder of what we have missed. Even the most exciting moments have lacked the buzz of atmosphere that the Premier League prides itself on.
Results have undoubtedly been affected too. With no fans, there were 153 away wins in 2020-21, comfortably eclipsing the previous record of128. Home sides outscored away teams by just four goals; in 2018-19, the last “normal” season, the
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