With the EPL season nearing its end, we have decided to conduct a survey of the shot-stopping ability of league goalkeepers.

Our strategy is pretty simple. We are examining shots-on-target against and goals-against, looking at the percentage of shots on goal that the goalkeeper saves. Of course, this is not ideal in terms of analysis of GK ability (GKs may influence the direction of shots, and thus whether a shot is on target or not, while some GKS may face easier shots than others), but in general this research works for the intended task. However, remember that we are not asking 'who are the best GKs in the EPL?' but rather 'who are the best shot-stoppers in the EPL?'.

Who are the best shot-stoppers in the EPL?

1) Mark Schwarzer, Fulham - saves 84% of shots on goal
2) Petr Cech, Chelsea - saves 83.3% of shots on goal
3) Edwin van der Sar, Man Utd - saves 82% of shots on goal

Who are the worst shot-stoppers in the EPL?
1) Paul Robinson, Blackburn - saves 61% of shots on goal (once again sucks more than everybody else in the league!)
2) Boaz Myhill, Hull - saves 62% of shots on goal
3) Joe Hart, Man City - saves 69% of shots on goal

Paul Robinson is once again the worst shot-stopper in the EPL. Congratulations Mr. Robinson! Why is this player still playing top-flight soccer? When will the MLS come calling?