Penguin How to Win the Premier League: The Sunday Times Bestselling Inside Story of Data Mining

Discover the insider account of the data revolution that has transformed the modern football world, written by one of its key architects, Ian Graham. This Sunday Times Bestseller offers a fascinating look into the strategies and insights that powered Liverpool FC's recent success.

Between 2012 and 2023, Ian Graham served as Liverpool FC's Director of Research, a period marked by the club's greatest achievements since the 1980s, including their long-awaited Premier League title win in 2020. This book reveals the pivotal data that influenced key moments, from the appointment of Jurgen Klopp to the signing of Mohamed Salah.

Explore groundbreaking insights into the modern game, including the impact of playing behind closed doors on home team advantage and a re-evaluation of who might be considered the greatest of all time. Graham also charts a course for the future, highlighting how data-savvy competitors can gain a crucial edge in an increasingly elite sport.

Praised by football critics and figures alike, this book is described as a 'fascinating, witty and remarkably insightful account' and 'never before has the data revolution in football been described so well from the inside.'

Key Features:

• The insider story of data's impact on modern football.
• Covers pivotal moments from Liverpool FC's recent success, including their Premier League title win.
• Reveals the data behind key decisions like managerial appointments and player signings.
• Offers insights into home team advantage and the concept of the GOAT.
• Explores the future of data-driven strategy in football.
• Authored by Ian Graham, Liverpool FC's former Director of Research.

Specifications:

• Author: Ian Graham
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: July 31, 2025
• Language: English
• Print Length: 336 pages
• ISBN 10: 1804950300
• ISBN 13: 978-1804950302
• Item Weight: 218 g
• Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
• Binding: Paperback
• Color: White

This book is an essential read for football enthusiasts, data analysts, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and sport.