# Ad summary
A soccer fan shares his ranking of the top individual performances in Premier League history while suggesting that other fans sign up for a Premier League archive to relive the highlights.
# Brand positioning
The brand here is the Premier League, an association football league featuring professional clubs in England. It is presented as the ultimate archive of English footballing history, where fans can rewatch all the highlights from 1992 to the present. The video suggests that any soccer fan would enjoy and benefit from reliving the league's past in this way. By showcasing classic performances, the brand positions itself as essential for anyone interested in soccer history and culture.
# Product
The product being advertised is the Premier League's archive, accessible via the "myPremierLeague" app or the website. It offers a vast collection of match highlights dating back to 1992, allowing users to relive key moments in Premier League history. The ad doesn't explicitly detail specific features or technical aspects, but instead focuses on the emotional and cultural value of revisiting past performances. The core USP is providing access to iconic games and moments, offering a way for fans to connect with the history of the league. It addresses a potential purchase barrier (lack of time or access) by curating highlights and making them easily accessible on digital platforms.
# Visual style
The ad has a mixed visual style, combining UGC-style selfie shots with highlight reels from professional soccer matches. The editing is a mix of static shots and quick cuts, and the overall production quality is a blend of casual and polished. The pacing is consistent and upbeat.
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# Call to action
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:04 00:00–00:04 The video opens with the presenter directly addressing the audience, asking a thought-provoking question: "What is the best individual performance in Premier League history?" His tone is conversational, immediately engaging the viewer with a question that invites personal opinion and debate.
- 00:04–00:11 00:04–00:11 He then explains that he has been "going back through the Premier League archive" and invites viewers to do the same. A screen recording shows the Premier League archive app, with options to watch highlights of games. The message is that the solution is easily accessible.
- 00:11–00:17 00:11–00:17 The presenter states that he's been "reliving some of the best Premier League performances of all time" and has decided to "rank them one to five." This introduces a ranking element, promising a curated list of top performances.
- 00:17–00:24 00:17–00:24 The presenter then prefaces his ranking by saying, "Now I'm sure this won't cause any debate whatsoever; you will agree wholeheartedly." This is a tongue-in-cheek statement, acknowledging the subjective nature of rankings and creating a humorous expectation of disagreement. He then cuts to his number 5 pick.
- 00:24–00:30 00:24–00:30 The presenter starts listing the best performances in Premier League history, beginning with the 5th best which he notes is "my personal favorite, Meza Erzil versus Leicester in 2018". Cuts to footage of his selection.
- 00:30–00:49 00:30–00:49 The presenter goes on to highlight the key moments of the selected performance, "he has his fingerprints all over the Arsenal goals, a brilliant finish for his first goal." This creates emphasis on the performance of Meza Erzil in the selected game.
- 00:49–01:00 00:49–01:00 The presenter lists David Silva versus Manchester United in 2011 at number four, noting "I've tried to go for some performances here that might not be about goals or assists but impact, culturally, and on that league season."
- 01:00–01:14 01:00–01:14 "This was when City went to Old Trafford and won 6-1. David Silva is involved in all of the goals." Cuts to video clips of the match. He is creating an argument for his performance selection.
- 01:15–01:27 01:15–01:27 The presenter goes on to discuss the relevance of this performance by highlighting the context of the match within the era it was played, "This is peak Fergie United, they've just won the league...This is their big statement."
- 01:28–01:31 01:28–01:31 The presenter lists Wayne Rooney versus Spurs in 2009 at number three.
- 01:31–01:49 01:31–01:49 He goes on to discuss why he chose this individual performance and provide context for the viewer, "there's something about him playing on the left wing and still impacting the game in the way that he does that just makes it extra cool." The use of the word cool creates an aspirational tone.
- 01:50–01:57 01:50–01:57 The presenter lists Harry Kane versus Man City in 2022 at number two and notes, "I think this is the best individual performance I've ever seen, watched live as it happened on TV."
- 01:57–02:17 01:57–02:17 He further explains why he has made this choice by stating "Everything he does in this game is world-class, everything." He is doubling down on his selection and further legitimizing his ranking.
- 02:17–02:23 02:17–02:23 The presenter lists Thierry Henry versus Liverpool as his number one.
- 02:23–02:30 02:23–02:30 "This is Henry, the greatest Premier League player in my opinion, at his absolute best, culturally and footballing-wise." This final selection creates a sense of credibility and aspiration for the soccer fan.
- 02:30–02:46 02:30–02:46 In the final selection he provides details of the selected match "They go 1-0 and 2-1 down, but Henry scores a hat-trick, Arsenal win the game 4-2. He also scores one of the best individual goals in Premier League history."
- 02:46–02:59 02:46–02:59 In the final shot, the presenter speaks directly to the camera and notes, "I can relive the whole thing now on the Premier League archive. I don't think you realise how cool that is." He is emphasizing his excitement about the product being advertised. This is followed by a CTA to comment below.