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Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool… Find out which Premier League side has hit the woodwork five more times than anyone else

And find out which side is yet to strike the post or bar this season

BOURNEMOUTH have hit the woodwork a staggering FIVE times more than any other side this season.

Whether it is down to bad luck, poor finishing or fingertip saves, the Cherries have led an almost cursed life in front of goal.

 Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side has hit the woodwork a staggering 12 times this season
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Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side has hit the woodwork a staggering 12 times this seasonCredit: Reuters

Amazingly, Eddie Howe’s side have been denied by the goal frame on 12 occasions in just 11 Premier League matches.


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Every side needs at least a slice of good fortune, but judging by these stats, all of Bournemouth’s luck has deserted them.

Despite their victory over the South Coast side on Saturday thanks to goals from Victor Anichebe and Jermain Defoe, Sunderland are getting used to life at the bottom of the table.

 Arsenal forward Theo Walcott was denied by the upright against Tottenham on Sunday
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Arsenal forward Theo Walcott was denied by the upright against Tottenham on SundayCredit: Reuters
 Jermain Defoe and Sunderland have not hit the woodwork once all season
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Jermain Defoe and Sunderland have not hit the woodwork once all seasonCredit: Reuters

And it is no different in this league.

The Black Cats remain the only side in the whole of the top-flight yet to hit the woodwork.

Although that probably has something to do with the amount of shots David Moyes’ men have had compared to everyone else.

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Fresh from their 1-1 North London derby draw, Arsenal and Tottenham share second spot in the table. The bitter rivals have been denied seven times each.

And what could have been for Jose Mourinho and his Manchester United side if they had managed to convert their five thwarted attempts.

 

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