Home advantage appears to be back in the Premier League, with the return of crowds bringing a feeling of normality to the game after a season that bucked the trend in England's top flight.
With the vast majority of last season being played in empty stadiums because of COVID-19 restrictions, the balance shifted to such an extent that away wins outnumbered home victories — an unprecedented scenario in the English top flight.
After seven rounds of the new campaign, statistics compiled by Nielsen Gracenote show that teams playing in front of their home fans are more likely to win.