The Premier League possession table: Chelsea only 9th & Arsenal 3rd

2) Southampton – 57.8% possession

Pochettino’s side keep the ball excellently, but despite being second in the possession table, are ninth in the actual one, after their form tailed off after the first few months of the season.

1) Swansea City – 59.5% possession

No side in the country keeps the ball better than Swansea, who lie 15th in the table, just three points off safety.