Charlie Austin revealed as PL's best striker

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Diego Costa and Charlie Austin revealed as Premier League's top two performing strikers

• 16:45, 22 April 2015
• By David Dubas-Fisher

The two London-based forwards are tied at the top of the charts ahead of Alexis Sanchez and Harry Kane who are both tied in third

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He may have rattled a few cages, but Diego Costa has been Premier League's joint top performing striker this season.
The Spanish striker is on the shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year awards on Sunday and it's easy to see why.
His goals per game ratio of 0.79 is better than any other forward to have scored five or more goals in the league this season.
He ranks third in terms of number of goals (19) and also ranks third for shot accuracy (63.2 per cent).
With only three assists to his name though, he only comes eighth in terms of assists.


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That gives him the joint best overall record across the four different categories along with Charlie Austin.
Austin has the league's best shot accuracy rating 67.1 per cent, ranks fourth for assists (four), fourth for goals (17) and the sixth in terms of goals per game (0.57).
Two forwards are tied in third place - Alexis Sanchez and Harry Kane.
Kane currently has the joint highest goal tally (20) and the third best goals per game ratio (0.69).
However, he only ranks eighth for assists (three).


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Sanchez's goals per game ratio of 0.48 is the eighth best, but he has the best assist record (eight in total) and the second best shot accuracy (65 per cent).
Sergio Aguero comes fifth overall despite being the current joint top scorer.
His goals per game ratio is the second best (0.71) and his total number assists is also the second best (six).
However, despite his 20 goals, Aguero has been somewhat wasteful in front of goal and only ranks 13th for shot accuracy (52.6 per cent).
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Premier League top 10 strikers (2014/15)

Player Goals Goals per Game Shot accuracy Assists
Diego Costa 19 0.79 63.2 3
Charlie Austin 17 0.57 67.1 4
Harry Kane 20 0.69 60.9 3
Alexis Sanchez 14 0.48 65 8
Sergio Aguero 20 0.71 52.6 6
Olivier Giroud 14 0.67 55.3 3
Wayne Rooney 12 0.41 50 5
Papiss Cisse 11 0.58 56.3 1
Wilfried Bony 10 0.4 52.4 2
Robin van Persie 10 0.42 45.3 2

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/diego-costa-charlie-austin-revealed-5564615

 

[Mystic]

Danny Ings doesn't even make the list.

 

[Woland]

We had the top 2 last year 🙁

 

[Rosco]

I'm not sure those stats tell us that much.

I could hit every shot straight down the middle at the keeper - never score and have 100% shot accuracy and no goals.

You'd need a shot chart for that to have any relevance.

 

[6TimesaRed]

Dont show this to our transfer commitee.. they will lap this up...

Charlie Austin the new liverpool number 9...

 

[Rosco]

http://statsbomb.com/2013/07/the-problem-with-shots-on-target-metric/

 

[Mors]

Give them a straight swap for Borini.

 

[6TimesaRed]

Give them a straight swap for Borini.

I would take that actually... (but not as our number 9)

Austin would be a decent option to have from the bench.. Grab a goal when you need it..

We don't have anything remotley like that at present..

 

[Pesam]

Danny Ings doesn't even make the list.

Charlie Austin is the only player from the bottom half of the division on the list. Austin has a better all 'round game than Ings; Ings is just a finisher who is totally reliant on the supply-line from midfield (Burnley's midfield is rubbish) whereas Austin can feed off clearances from his defence and battle with central defenders to force mistakes. IMO they'd be an awesome front 2.

 

[red_maradona]

Charlie Austin is the only player from the bottom half of the division on the list. Austin has a better all 'round game than Ings; Ings is just a finisher who is totally reliant on the supply-line from midfield (Burnley's midfield is rubbish) whereas Austin can feed off clearances from his defence and battle with central defenders to force mistakes. IMO they'd be an awesome front 2.

when was the last time a top 4 club signed a British player who was considered a success and value for money?

It's too early to assess sturridge.

Cahill and Hart standout primarily because of the low fee. History is littered with home transfer expensive flops.

The odds of any British player making it at a top 4 club after a transfer are ridiculously low.

 

[Pesam]

when was the last time a top 4 club signed a British player who was considered a success and value for money?

It's too early to assess sturridge.

Cahill and Hart standout primarily because of the low fee. History is littered with home transfer expensive flops.

The odds of any British player making it at a top 4 club after a transfer are ridiculously low.

Over the last 20 years there's been a few such as Carrick, Duff*, Rooney, Lampard, Walcott, Rio Ferdinand, Hart, Sturridge, Ian Wright,

Alex Ferguson was the last top manager to realise that no only is buying British talent possible for a top 4 team it's vital....Bruce, Pallister, May, Irwin*, Sheringham, Hughes, Keane*, Ince, Cole etc, etc.

Certainly nowhere near as many as in the 70's and 80's but that's due to; the big clubs nicking all the talented 14-15 year old's, putting them in their academies, teaching them bad habits and ditching them.....and also the big clubs fascination with foreign players.

I'm convinced buying British is still a viable option as long as the selling club don't price them out of it.

* Obviously a couple of "Paddy's" in there but they were plying their trade in the English leagues when they were signed so they sorta count.

 

[redhorizon2]

Shearer.

If it is as reported we have serious budgetary constraints, name me a better alternative with price in mind?

 

[Pesam]

Shearer.

If it is as reported we have serious budgetary constraints, name me a better alternative with price in mind?

Well that's why I've been bangING the Burnley striker's drum for a year; due to his contract ending he's available for about £7m so we can't be held to ransom.....if we can convince him we're the right team for him.

 

[red_maradona]

Over the last 20 years there's been a few such as Carrick, Duff*, Rooney, Lampard, Walcott, Rio Ferdinand, Hart, Sturridge, Ian Wright,

.

That's my point really - 20 yrs ago or so, british players were a viable option for top clubs wanting to compete.

Over the years they have not proven to be, principally because of cost issues, but also because more often than not, technically they are not as good. The odds are stacked against Ings and Austin - either below 10m could justify a bid, but expectations need to be limited.

Rio and Rooney are likely to be the only 20m+ British players who will ever justify their fees.

 

[redhorizon2]

If we can get rid of Mario, Fabio and Aspas for £25-£30m and get in return Ings and Austin I would be happy. It then leaves around net £25-£30m for Gerrard's replacement(s).

 

[Lippy]

That's my point really - 20 yrs ago or so, british players were a viable option for top clubs wanting to compete.

Over the years they have not proven to be, principally because of cost issues, but also because more often than not, technically they are not as good. The odds are stacked against Ings and Austin - either below 10m could justify a bid, but expectations need to be limited.

Rio and Rooney are likely to be the only 20m+ British players who will ever justify their fees.

You're forgetting Andy Carroll

 

[cloggypop]

James Milner cost City 26 million.

It looks a bit daft but then you look at how much he plays for them and how much they spent on other players and it seems fairly reasonable. For them.

 

[refugee]

If we can get rid of Mario, Fabio and Aspas for £25-£30m and get in return Ings and Austin I would be happy. It then leaves around net £25-£30m for Gerrard's replacement(s).

I doubt we'll get anything decent for Mario. Best case scenario I reckon we'll get 8-10 Million from a club outside the top 4 or 5 leagues (Turkey or somewhere).

But the more likely scenario is that he is sent on loan to an Italian team and we still have to pay 25% of his wages.

Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Rosco]

I'd say it'll be 50% of his wages

 

[gkmacca]

Charlie Austin is the only player from the bottom half of the division on the list. Austin has a better all 'round game than Ings; Ings is just a finisher who is totally reliant on the supply-line from midfield (Burnley's midfield is rubbish) whereas Austin can feed off clearances from his defence and battle with central defenders to force mistakes. IMO they'd be an awesome front 2.

That's a bit harsh on Ings. He's got the same number of assists as Austin, and he's all over the pitch making space and linking up. Playing in a more adventurous team, with a more expansive style, I think he'd show that there's much more to his game. I like Austin, too, though!

 

[refugee]

I'd say it'll be 50% of his wages

Wouldn't surprise me

 

[redhorizon2]

Aspas we would get £7-£8 borini 8-10 and mario 12

 

[Pesam]

That's a bit harsh on Ings. He's got the same number of assists as Austin, and he's all over the pitch making space and linking up. Playing in a more adventurous team, with a more expansive style, I think he'd show that there's much more to his game. I like Austin, too, though!

Given that statistic, that Ings and Austin are level on assists this season (which I was unaware of and find surprising), I admit it does look as if they are equally adept but I do think that Austin's career assists will be higher than Ings and that this season is an anomaly.

Maybe Austin only has 3 assists (I would have thought he'd have more) because the onus has been on him to score because the QPR midfield is not very potent so his only assists would be for his strike partner.

I realise I'm not making a very coherent argument here but my point is that Ings is a cracking player capable of scoring loads and a few assists (but nearly all his best work is done in the final 3rd of the pitch), Austin is a very astute target man capable of; bringing others into the game, harassing defences, making plenty of chances for others and scoring quite a few himself. I think they'd dovetail beautifully and if I was England manager I would be trying them as a partnership before the Euro championships.

 

[redhorizon2]

Given that statistic, that Ings and Austin are level on assists this season (which I was unaware of and find surprising), I admit it does look as if they are equally adept but I do think that Austin's career assists will be higher than Ings and that this season is an anomaly.

Maybe Austin only has 3 assists (I would have thought he'd have more) because the onus has been on him to score because the QPR midfield is not very potent so his only assists would be for his strike partner.

I realise I'm not making a very coherent argument here but my point is that Ings is a cracking player capable of scoring loads and a few assists (but nearly all his best work is done in the final 3rd of the pitch), Austin is a very astute target man capable of; bringing others into the game, harassing defences, making plenty of chances for others and scoring quite a few himself. I think they'd dovetail beautifully and if I was England manager I would be trying them as a partnership before the Euro championships.

I would happily swap our three fumbling strikers for these two, but fans want a marquee signing upfront. With situation as it is, who could we afford that would sign for us?

 

[redhorizon2]

I don't want to hear about players from Serie A .

 

[Pesam]

I would happily swap our three fumbling strikers for these two, but fans want a marquee signing upfront. With situation as it is, who could we afford that would sign for us?

Marquee signings such as Torres (to Chelsea), Falcao, Bale, Balotelli (any of his signings), Ozil, Mata, etc are hugely risky; and we ca't afford to splash out £40m+ on one player, and they won't come to us if we don't get CL football.

Suarez wasn't a "marquee" signing and neither was Coutinho....we need our scouts/negotiators to have a very good summer and find us more top players "under the radar".

If we don't get top 4 I'd bid £15m for Austin and £7m for Ings and get rid of Lambert, Borini and Balotelli. Hopefully then we'd have enough left in the kitty to afford 2 "under the radar" CM'ers in the mould of a young Mascherano and Didi Hamann (for about £20m each).

 

[redhorizon2]

The clubs supposedly chasing Austin are Everton and Newcastle. Where Ings is being chased by amongst others Man City and Man Utd both likely to qualify for CL. I don't hold much hope on us signings Ings but Austin I can see us getting.

But if for some miracle, we did get Austin and Ings. I think we'll have a strikers that could challenge any defence.

Song is supposedly available on the cheap. I think we could probably get Mascher back for £10m or less.

 

[keniget]

The clubs supposedly chasing Austin are Everton and Newcastle. Where Ings is being chased by amongst others Man City and Man Utd both likely to qualify for CL. I don't hold much hope on us signings Ings but Austin I can see us getting.

But if for some miracle, we did get Austin and Ings. I think we'll have a strikers that could challenge any defence.

Song is supposedly available on the cheap. I think we could probably get Mascher back for £10m or less.

What makes you think that?

Also, Austin + Ings is a pretty depressing "miracle".

 

[Pesam]

The clubs supposedly chasing Austin are Everton and Newcastle. Where Ings is being chased by amongst others Man City and Man Utd both likely to qualify for CL. I don't hold much hope on us signings Ings but Austin I can see us getting.

But if for some miracle, we did get Austin and Ings. I think we'll have a strikers that could challenge any defence.

Song is supposedly available on the cheap. I think we could probably get Mascher back for £10m or less.

I wouldn't use who's "being chased" by certain clubs as a guage to a player's talent. Sure enough when Ferguson signed Rooney, Ferdinand, Zaha, Keane, Ince, Cole etc they were widely regarded as "the next big things" (or already regarded as top talent) but he also signed Steve Bruce, Dennis Irwin, Carrick, Sheringham & May who weren't attracting much attention from other top teams.

 

[Silver Sean]

God this is depressing.