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An interesting, but flawed statistic

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by milner_for_england, Apr 22, 2011.

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  1. milner_for_england

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    • After a 0-0 draw with Manchester United, Newcastle are unbeaten in home matches against the Big Four this season, also keeping Chelsea (1-1) and Arsenal (4-4) to draws and defeating Liverpool (3-1). This marks only the fourth time since 1993/1994 that a promoted side has accomplished this feat.
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    From the BBC Match preview.

    I'm all for stats which work in our favour, but Liverpool are NOT in the big four. Fact!
     
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    milner_for_england, Apr 22, 2011
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    I heard that it's a top 6. <ok>
     
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    Man City.
     
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    I want curly hair too, Apr 22, 2011
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    The BBC are desperate to hold onto Liverpools "status". Won't work, 'cause they are trash!
     
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    milner_for_england, Apr 22, 2011
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    We lost to City, who are actually in the top 4. In fact that stat is nonsensical as who were these big 4 from 93-2000ish? Chelsea were an upper midtable team, Liverpool not much better, Blackburn won the league and us and Leeds were qualifying for the Champions League.
     
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    Colly NUFC, Apr 22, 2011
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    The Big Four was coined to put Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea on a pedastal above the rest of us mere mortals so they would seem untouchable
     
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    milner_for_england, Apr 22, 2011
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    Despite Liverpool not finishing in the top 4 for two seasons straight come the end of this year, they are still listed as top 4?! <yikes>

    Really, there is a 'top 3' and then Spurs and City challenging for 4th, maybe Liverpool will next year if they are lucky.
     
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    beardface, Apr 22, 2011
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