5) Southampton (10.7 fouls per game)

Ward-Prowse

Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has generally favoured a high pressing philosophy during his time on the south coast, and that can lead to players overstepping the mark when applying pressure to opponents.

It is a fine balancing act, winning the ball high up the pitch can create chances to score, but giving away needless fouls can be counterproductive.

David Tully

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World's Football News Network.