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Is possession football dying out in the Premier League?
Original: Premier League: Is top-flight possession football on way out?
Debate is under way over whether possession-based football is fading from the Premier League. The question, raised in a BBC feature, reflects a season in which counter-attacking and direct styles have often got the better of possession-heavy sides, prompting pundits and fans to ask whether elite English football is shifting away from dominance-of-the-ball tactics.
Why now: High-profile results this season have seen direct, counter-attacking teams beat possession-oriented sides, sparking tactical debate among fans and pundits.
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