Winning the ball back high up the pitch is a tactic that often leads to success, turning the ball over after forcing mistakes and looking to capitalise close to the opposition goal.
Stats page Between The Lines has compiled a list of the top flight’s best ‘pressers’ so far this season – based on the number of times a player has won back possession in the final third.
Here’s the list in full:
1. Star boy
Luca Koleosho has made a promising start to life at Turf Moor following his summer move Photo: Gareth Copley
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