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Premier League’s most wasteful striker scores then gets instantly blasted by manager as biggest culprits are revealed

THIERNO BARRY is the Premier League's most wasteful striker. That's according to stats compiled by boffins and brainiacs at Opta. Their data gurus define a "big chance" as a "situation where a player should reasonably be expected to score, usually…

By Etienne Fermie · The Sun

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

Key Things to Know

David Moyes criticized Thierno Barry's wastefulness despite the striker scoring in Everton's 2-2 draw at Hull.
Opta data shows Barry has missed 10 big chances in six Premier League matches this season.
The 23-year-old forward has scored three goals despite missing an open net against Hull.

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Everton striker Thierno Barry scored but drew criticism from manager David Moyes after missing major opportunities in a 2-2 draw at Hull. According to Opta statistics, the 23-year-old forward has missed 10 "big chances" in just six Premier League appearances this season, which is double any other player in the competition.

Moyes emphasized that Premier League teams cannot afford to waste numerous clear opportunities, though he acknowledged Barry's work rate and his return of three goals this campaign. Everton have drawn four of their opening six matches and remain thinly stretched in attack following the deadline-day departure of Beto.

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