Stats that show Premier League is getting more competitive
Last season, the Premier League was arguably more competitive than it has been for years. BBC Sport looks at whether that will continue to be the case this time around.
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Last season, the Premier League was arguably more competitive than it has been for years. BBC Sport looks at whether that will continue to be the case this time around.
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