Bookmakers.TV have released a full table of the Premier League teams’ unlucky incidents from the 2016/17 season to the present day. Research analysed the most unlucky on-pitch moments with include own goals, hitting the wordwork and errors leading to goals.
According to the study, Marcelo Bielsa’s side are one of the unluckiest in the league – with one of the highest combined totals.
We take a look at the table – starting with the least unlucky.
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Own Goals: 11. Hit Woodwork: 62. Errors Leading to Goals: 36. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 109. Photo: Pool
8. Manchester United
Own Goals: 10. Hit Woodwork: 71. Errors Leading to Goals: 29. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 110. Photo: IAN KINGTON
9. Southampton
Own Goals: 5. Hit Woodwork: 67. Errors Leading to Goals: 38. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 110. Photo: NAOMI BAKER
10. Chelsea
Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 80. Errors Leading to Goals: 24. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 111. Photo: GLYN KIRK
11. Liverpool
Own Goals: 1. Hit Woodwork: 83. Errors Leading to Goals: 32. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 116. Photo: Justin Setterfield
12. Norwich City
Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 74. Errors Leading to Goals: 35. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 116. Photo: RICHARD HEATHCOTE