A ‘big chance’ is defined by Opta as being a one-on-one opportunity or a shot that is at close range, with a clear path to goal, with little to no pressure from defenders.
Missing a big chance doesn’t necessarily mean that the forward is shooting. They could potentially pass to a teammate rather than take the shot.
In general, forwards get the vast majority of big chances due to the position they play and every single player on our list today is usally deployed as a striker or, at the very least, in a front three.
Press the next page as we go through the 10 Premier League stars who have missed the most big chances so far this campaign.