PUBLISHED : 23 Sep 2023 at 04:00
The Premier League experienced its first goalless draw of the season last Sunday in a highly forgettable game between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium.
It was poor enough to actually qualify as a genuine “bore draw”.
Unwelcome though it might be, the 0-0 was long overdue considering it was the 47th fixture of the season.
According to a recent survey on past seasons by bookmakers, on average one in every 13 matches in the Premier League ends in a 0-0 draw.
Not all goalless draws are boring of course and some are far more exciting than a one-sided…
