Liverpool winger Bradley Barcola set the Premier League's top speed this season during his debut at Portman Road. The 26/27 campaign's official sprint data shows Barcola hit 35.93km/h in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town earlier this month.
That figure puts him clear of Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, whose best of 35.36km/h came when he scored against Everton. The Premier League highlighted the achievement, stating "Bradley Barcola has been faster, with his top speed of 35.93 km/h coming on debut in their win at Ipswich Town." The league also noted that "one of our players ranks second when it comes to the fastest speeds recorded in the division so far," referencing Mbeumo's effort.
Pace across the league
While Barcola leads for outright speed, other metrics show different patterns. Liverpool as a team average 127.2 sprints per 90 minutes, a high-intensity approach. The data, correct as of 28 September, also reveals that left-backs lead the way for sprint frequency at two clubs. At Ipswich, left-back Leif Davis is the team's fastest player according to the figures.
The release of this speed data comes as Ipswich Town find themselves 11th in the standings after five games. Kieran McKenna's side have six points from two wins and three defeats, with a goal difference of minus four. Their recent form shows two consecutive losses, including a 1-0 defeat at Everton where Thierno Barry scored the only goal. The team will be looking to bounce back from that run when they host the 19th-placed side. Top scorer Emersonn, with two goals this term, will be a key figure as they check their upcoming fixtures.
The original report is at premierleague.com
