A BongdaPlus analysis argues that heavy possession no longer guarantees wins in the Premier League. Across the first 50 matches in its sample, teams with more than 60% possession won 36.4% of games, below the 53.5% figure it cited for 2023/24.
The article links the trend to pressing and faster attacks, which complicate the relationship between possession and results. These are early-season figures and tactical interpretation, not a full-season conclusion.