5 clubs that have scored the most goals through substitutes in the Premier League this season
The 2021-22 Premier League season has been quite an exhausting journey, especially due to the limited break for players after the 2020 European Championships.
Moreover, African players have had to compete in the AFCON while international qualifiers have also been grueling for several individuals. Hence, it is no surprise that substitutes have had to play an integral role in the Premier League this season.
Substitutions can be made for multiple reasons. It could be due to injuries, tactical purposes, or slowing down the tempo of the game during added time. Regardless, some managers have cracked the code of achieving productivity out of not just their starting line-ups but their substitutes as well.
On that note, let's take a look at the five Premier League teams whose substitutes have had the most goal involvements this season.
#5 Crystal Palace - 10
Patrick Vieira has done quite a sensational job at Crystal Palace this season. The Eagles were battling relegation last season but are one of only four teams to take points against Manchester City in both games this term.
The French manager knows how to change the tune of a game and uses his substitutes at the right time. Although his changes have been ineffective at times, there have been instances when players like Michael Olise have brought about a change in the final minutes of the game.
Christian Benteke is also a game-changer as his aerial ability helps the South London club keep the ball up the pitch when they need to. This has ensured that Palace's substitutes have had 10 goal involvements in the Premier League this season.
With five games still to go this season, Vieira's substitutes could still prove effective when their side needs them.
#4 Leicester City - 11
Leicester City have had quite a horrendous campaign, especially after securing two Top 5 finishes in the last two seasons. Brendan Rodgers' squad has suffered several injuries and the Northern Irish manager's side have found it hard to cope without some key players.
This does not mean that their substitutes have not proved worthy. And when the going gets tough, Rodgers often brings on energy and enthusiasm off the bench.
Players like Kelechi Iheanacho as well as former Everton ace Ademola Lookman have made an impact from off the bench this season. This has led to Rodgers' substitutes having 11 goal involvements in the league.
It is these timely changes that have ensured that Leicester might just finish in the top half of the table this term.