Ranking the Premier League clubs by who gave most minutes to U23 players
Premier League sides are often criticised for not giving opportunities to their young players, but Manchester United and Chelsea have bucked that trend this past season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard have both been rewarded after putting their faith in youth, with both sides finishing inside the top four.
We’ve ranked every Premier League club in order of how many minutes they afforded to players currently aged 22 and under in 2019-20.
1. Norwich City
Number of under-23 players used: Eight
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 10,944
2. Manchester United
Number of under-23 players used: 11
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 10, 781
That's 15 goals in all competitions.
Mason Greenwood is 18.
Talent off the charts. pic.twitter.com/hdlfru8uT3
— Football on BT Sport #Club2020 (@btsportfootball) July 4, 2020
3. Chelsea
Number of under-23 players used: 10
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 10,721
4. Arsenal
Number of under-23 players used: Eight
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 7,740
5. Bournemouth
Number of under-23 players used: Six
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 6.638
6. Aston Villa
Number of under-23 players used: Four
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 5,235
In case you missed it, Douglas Luiz scored an absolute screamer today! 🚀
Alright, see you all tomorrow 😴 pic.twitter.com/B5We4vAoAR
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 18, 2019
7. Leicester City
Number of under-23 players used: Five
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 4,266
8. West Ham
Number of under-23 players used: Four
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 4,162
9. Everton
Number of under-23 players used: Four
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 3,600
10. Liverpool
Number of under-23 players used: Four
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 3,535
READ: Where are they now? Alexander-Arnold last U23 team before Liverpool debut
11. Brighton
Number of under-23 players used: Four
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 3,385
12. Burnley
Number of under-23 players used: Two
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 3,346
13. Southampton
Number of under-23 players used: Seven
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 3,130
14. Watford
Number of under-23 players used: Three
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 2,068
The day Liverpool lost their unbeaten Premier League record 😱
How’s that for a finish from Ismaila Sarr, though 🔥 pic.twitter.com/I2F0pEb0Sn
— Goal (@goal) March 21, 2020
15. Wolves
Number of under-23 players used: Five
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 2,001
16. Newcastle United
Number of under-23 players used: Three
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 1,961
17. Tottenham
Number of under-23 players used: Seven
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 1,779
18. Manchester City
Number of under-23 players used: Three
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 1,697
Phil Foden is going to be some player 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pBrTquABno
— England Football Fans (@EnglidsAway) July 2, 2020
19. Sheffield United
Number of under-23 players used: One
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 949
20. Crystal Palace
Number of under-23 players used: Two
Total minutes given to under-23 players: 206
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