When someone has analysed the statistics to arrive at an accurate and impressive conclusion, we sum that up by saying, 'They did the math(s)."
* In the UK, we say 'they did the maths'. In the US, it's 'they did
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An empty Emirates Stadium, after Mikel Arteta implements a mathematically impossible selection criteria.
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However, not everyone that does the math(s), does so correctly. Here are some examples where they did the math(s) ... badly.
1) No players
Here's a quote from Mikel Arteta which suggests he plans to field a team of no players, after failing to understand the basic rules of percentages.
Mikel Arteta:
"My philosophy will be clear. I will have everyone 120% committed, that's the first thing. If not, you don't play for me."Footballers are known for their intelligence
**shifty eyes**, so presumably the Arsenal players ruled themselves out of contention...
"Sorry, boss. The most I can possibly be committed is 100%, so I'm afraid I can't play."