Leicester City Secures First Win of Season

Leicester City secured its first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, leaving four Premier League teams winless as they head into the international break. Ipswich Town, Southampton, and Wolverhampton Wanderers also struggle, with historical data suggesting that teams winless after eight games face grim survival odds. Notably, only four out of 15 winless teams after eight matches in the last decade have avoided relegation. Additionally, players like Cameron Archer and Bruno Fernandes are highlighted for underperforming against their expected goals (xG), with Archer notably missing a penalty. The challenges faced by newly-promoted clubs further emphasize the competitive nature of the Premier League, as they lag behind their continental counterparts in points. Historically, newly-promoted teams have faced significant difficulty, with relegation occurring en masse only twice in Premier League history.