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.
13. West Ham
Own Goals: 9. Hit Woodwork: 73. Errors Leading to Goals: 35. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 117. Photo: Julian Finney
14. Newcastle United
Own Goals: 13. Hit Woodwork: 73. Errors Leading to Goals: 36. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 122. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
15. Arsenal
Own Goals: 6. Hit Woodwork: 77. Errors Leading to Goals: 42. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 125. Photo: BEN STANSALL
16. Tottenham Hotspur
Own Goals: 11 Hit Woodwork: 81. Errors Leading to Goals: 34. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 126. Photo: Richard Heathcote
17. Aston Villa
Own Goals: 7. Hit Woodwork: 81. Errors Leading to Goals: 40. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 128. Photo: TIM KEETON
18. Brentford
Own Goals: 8. Hit Woodwork: 97. Errors Leading to Goals: 31. Combined Unlucky Incidents: 136. Photo: Clive Rose