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The Premier League's new season has started with a bang as teams have gone full throttle to perform well. The 12 weeks of league action has seen goals galore in crazy fashion.
While some of the teams were expected to do well, few have surpassed expectations. The Premier League has always been unpredictable and this season has stayed true to its reputation
Some Premier League teams have struggled defensively
It's not easy to be consistent in the Premier League but certain clubs have been able to do so this season. In the process, those clubs have demolished the opposition by scoring a number of goals.
Few of the top teams have struggled defensively along with some expected ones. Leaking goals is not a good indication of what the future holds for those clubs. Let's have a look at five Premier League teams who have been poor in defense this season.
#5 Burnley
Sean Dyche's team are normally a very strong and compact unit. With tall and strong players in the majority, Burnley are not an easy side to beat by normal standards.
The Clarets have had a poor outing this season in the Premier League. From the onset, Burnley have managed to win only once in 12 league matches. Their defensive form hasn't been at its best, leading to a number of goals conceded.
Despite reliable figures like James Tarkowski and Ben Mee at the heart of defense, Burnley have conceded 20 goals so far this season. Due to this, they have secured only nine points and currently lie in the relegation zone in 18th place in the Premier League.
#4 Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking was imminent given Manchester United's lackluster performance this season in the Premier League. The Red Devils have struggled to clean sheets, with it being one of the major reasons for their poor form.
Poor performances from Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw at the back have caught Manchester United cold in defense multiple times. They have conceded some silly goals which has resulted in losses against teams like Aston Villa, Watford and Leicester City.
The Premier League giants have conceded 21 goals this season and are in eighth position in the table. The Red Devils drastically need to change things if they are to qualify for the top four this season.
#3 Leicester City
The 2015 Premier League Champions have not enjoyed the best of starts to the season. Leicester City have managed to win only two points in their last three league matches against Arsenal, Leeds United and Chelsea respectively.
The Foxes currently lie in 12th position in the Premier League table. Brendan Rodgers must be well aware of the situation and he himself must be surprised. With the likes of Caglar Soyuncu, Jonny Evans and Wilfred Ndidi present in the side, Leicester City should have been strong defensively.
They have conceded 21 goals this season, winning only 17 points from 12 games. Their European aspirations for next season have been dented but they have enough time to bounce back in the Premier League.
#2 Norwich City
Norwich City were one of three teams to be promoted to the Premier League for the 2021-22 season. Things have gone wrong for the Canaries since the very beginning of the campaign.
Big losses to Chelsea and Manchester City played a major role in breaking Norwich's confidence early in the long season. Despite goalkeeper Tim Krul making a number of amazing saves, the Canaries have struggled to contain sides from scoring.
The last two Premier League matches have resulted in wins for Norwich, but they have still conceded 27 goals. With only eight points so far, they rank 19th in the table and face a daunting task for survival this season.
#1 Newcastle United
The takeover of the Saudi Arabian owners was definitely good news for the Newcastle United supporters. A change in ownership was much needed and hopefully it will bring the changes that have been longed for by the fans.
Despite playing five at the back, the Magpies haven't been strong and compact. Newcastle United have been vulnerable and it has been too easy to break their shape. Teams like Chelsea, Manchester United, Spurs and West Ham United have slaughtered them by scoring a number of goals.
Newcastle United have conceded 27 goals this season and despite allowing as many goals as Norwich City, they have lost two more games than the Canaries. The Magpies currently lie at the bottom of the Premier League table and new manager Eddie Howe has a lot to change from here on.
