Is No 10 still the best, or No 41? The myths and maths of Premier League shirt numbers

A Guardian analysis explores the significance of shirt numbers in the Premier League since squad numbers were introduced in the early 1990s, noting that No 9s still score the most goals while No 1s remain goalkeepers. The piece highlights the varying costs of shirt customisation, with Arsenal charging £8 and Manchester City £16 for adding numbers. It contrasts this with baseball practices, referencing Juan Soto paying Brett Baty a $92,000 car to secure his preferred number 22 with the New York Mets.