Newcastle United's alarming shots-per-goal ratio compared to Aston Villa, West Brom and Premier League rivals
Ahead of this weekend’s clash at St James’s Park, we’ve calculated the Magpies and their top-flight rivals’ current shots-per-goal ratio.
This comes courtesy of data from Wyscout, which has allowed us to work out how many shots it takes Steve Bruce’s men on average before they find the back of the net.
We divided the number of shots each club has registered in the league by the number of goals they have scored so far this season.
And it’s safe to say – it’s not great viewing for Newcastle:
We divided the number of shots each club has registered in the league by the number of goals they have scored so far this season.
5. 5th - Crystal Palace - 7.3
Roy Hodgson's Palace have the best shots-per-goal ratio out of the teams in the bottom half with 27 goals scored from 196 shots. Photo: Pool
6. 6th - Liverpool - 7.6
Liverpool have registered the most shots at goal in the Premier League with 328, 43 of which have resulted in goals. Photo: SHAUN BOTTERILL
7. 7th - West Ham United - 7.6
This season's Premier League surprise package have scored 34 goals from 257 shots. Photo: MATTHEW CHILDS
8. 8th - Southampton - 7.7
The Saints have registered 209 shots at goal this season and scored 34. Photo: NAOMI BAKER