Ranking Top 5 European Leagues In Terms Of Goals Scored Per Gameweek

Home to some of the finest attacking players in the world, the Premier League has a penchant for keeping fans on the edge of their seats. From top dogs like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City to mid-table teams and bottom dwellers like Newcastle United, Fulham, and Luton Town, any team can pop up with a goal or two, ensuring there is never a dull day.

The Premier League has already crossed the 1000-goal milestone in 2023-24, making it the division’s most explosive season in recorded history. Whether it is due to the teams’ fine attacking play or rapidly declining defensive discipline, is a debate for another day. Today, we are celebrating the Premier League love affair with goals and checking out how far ahead it is of its contemporaries.

Let’s begin!

#5 Ligue 1: 23.2 Goals Per Matchday

Marco Asensio And Kylian Mbappe Have 28 Ligue 1 Goals Between Them

Often called a one-horse league, Ligue 1 is in fifth position. There have been 650 goals in 28 rounds this season, taking the French top-flight’s average to an underwhelming 23.2 goals per Matchday.

Unsurprisingly, Ligue 1 holders and leaders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have led the way, scoring 65 goals in 28 games. In second, we have third-placed AS Monaco with 53 goals, while the third spot is held by fourth-placed LOSC Lille.

#4 Serie A: 25.8 Goals Per Matchday

Lautaro Martinez & Hakan Calhanoglu Have Helped Inter Milan Reach Top Of Serie A

Renowned for its defensive stability, the Italian top-flight Serie A has seen more than its usual share of strikes nestle into the back of the net this season. The 20 Serie A teams have scored 799 goals between them in 31 Matchdays, averaging 25.8 goals.

Runaway league leaders Inter Milan have emerged as the division’s most fierce team. They have scored 75 goals in 31 matches thus far. Their noisy neighbors AC Milan are in second place both in the Serie A rankings and in goals scored. The Rossoneri have scored 60 goals in 31 games. Fifth-placed AS…

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2024-04-09 08:50:14

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