Who made Opta's team of the season?
Opta has released its Premier League team of the season based on statistical data from the campaign. Key players include David Raya from Arsenal, who achieved 19 clean sheets, and Matheus Nunes from Manchester City, who excelled in various passing metrics. The analysis highlights the contributions of these players to their respective teams' performances throughout the season.
- ▪David Raya ended the season with four clean sheets in Arsenal's last five matches.
- ▪Matheus Nunes started more games and played more minutes than in his first two seasons combined.
- ▪Nunes completed more passes in the opposition half than any other player this season.
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