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Oli McBurnie leads Premier League in aerial duels won per 90 minutes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 6:45 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Oli McBurnie leads Premier League in aerial duels won per 90 minutes
Summary

Oli McBurnie of Hull City currently averages 5.88 aerial duels won per 90 minutes, leading all Premier League players in this category for the 2026/27 season. He is followed closely by Luka Vuskovic of Brighton, who averages 4.98, and has been a significant acquisition for his team. Other notable players include Dan Ballard from Sunderland, who averages 4.9, and the Newcastle duo of Sven Botman and Liverpool’s Ronald Araujo, who both average 4.94. The performance of these players underscores the importance of winning aerial battles in the Premier League early in the season.

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  • •McBurnie leads with 5.88 aerial duels won per 90 minutes.
  • •Luka Vuskovic ranks second with 4.98 duels won per 90.
  • •Sven Botman and Ronald Araujo both average 4.94 duels won.
  • •Dan Ballard averages 4.9 duels won for Sunderland.
  • •These statistics reflect early trends in player performance this season.
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  • 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Premier League players winning the most aerial duels so far
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Winning the battle in the air remains a valuable skill in the Premier League, and several players have already established themselves as dominant aerial forces in the opening weeks of 2026/27.Several ...

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