Premier League's Unstoppable Workhorses

The Premier League season has been a showcase of relentless determination and tireless running from a crop of midfield maestros, who have consistently gone the extra mile for their teams, quite literally.

The Marathon Men

Top of the distance charts two seasons running, Newcastle's midfield dynamo Bruno Guimaraes has covered an impressive 261 miles this season alone. To put his Herculean effort into perspective, that’s almost the distance from St James' Park to Wembley! He narrowly missed eclipsing his previous season's tally by just two miles.

Hot on his heels in the distance covered stakes are Josko Gvardiol, Daniel Munoz, Bryan Mbeumo, and Milos Kerkez, with each player making substantial contributions in terms of mileage over the campaign. Their lung-busting efforts have epitomized the modern game's demands and their unyielding commitment to their respective teams.

Per 90 Minute Stats

It's not just about the total distance, though. When adjusting for time on the pitch, a fascinating shift occurs. Enter Sandro Tonali, another cog in the Newcastle engine room, who has outstripped Guimaraes in terms of ground covered per 90 minutes played, charting at an exceptional rate. While Guimaraes impressively logs 7.2 miles per 90 minutes, it is Tonali who turned out to be the dark horse in this stamina-laden race.

Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski emerged as the hardest runner by this metric, covering 7.7 miles per game on average, showcasing his profound impact on Spurs’ gameplay. Following closely are West Ham's Tomas Soucek and Manchester City's ever-energetic Bernardo Silva, who each clocked in significant numbers, highlighting their central roles in the hustle and intensity of Premier League football.

Brighton's Yasin Ayari also earns a nod here for his high-intensity performances, rounding out a list of players who combine technical prowess with remarkable physical tenacity.

Looking Ahead

As a devout Bournemouth fan, witnessing these feats of endurance must stir a hope that our Cherries could harness similar levels of stamina and energy in pursuit of Premier League glory. The unwavering commitment showcased by these players should serve as an inspiration to our squad as we eye a historic triumph in the league and possibly the FA Cup as well. After all, if history has shown us anything, it’s that Bournemouth is no stranger to overcoming the odds—cast your mind back to the 2014-15 season when we stormed the Championship and secured that unforgettable promotion.

And just for a bit of fun at the expense of our friends down the road:

Joke of the Day: Why did the Southampton fan bring a spoon to the match? Because every time they go near a cup, they get a stirring feeling—but alas, no chance of a drink!

This season is shaping up, and the Cherries are in the mix, promising excitement and perhaps, just maybe, a few surprises that could turn the footballing tide on the south coast.