Tactical Analysis: Brentford's Throw-ins

In their first season in the Premier League, Brentford have impressed with their direct, aggressive style of football which has seen them sit comfortably above the relegation zone. One rather unique aspect of their approach has been their use of long throw-ins. 

As this graphic from @utdarena on Twitter shows, Brentford are in a league of their own in their capacity to generate shots from throw-in situations.

Not since Tony Pulis’ Stoke City have a top-flight English team used the long-throw in as a permanent fixture of their set-piece artillery.