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Premier League in numbers: Week 26

Sports Mole looks back on the 26th round of Premier League encounters with a selection of statistics from each match.

Aston Villa 1-2 Stoke City

Victor Moses of Stoke City celebrates scoring their second goal with Jonathan Walters of Stoke City during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Stoke City at Villa Park on February 21, 2015© Getty Images

Villa loanee Scott Sinclair scored for the first time since he found the net as a Swansea player in August 2012.

However, his goal could not stop new Villa boss Tim Sherwood losing his first game in charge of the club.

Visiting Stoke are unbeaten from their last five trips to Villa Park in the Premier League.


Chelsea 1-1 Burnley

Referee Martin Atkinson shows the red card to Nemanja Matic of Chelsea for his reaction to the tackle by Ashley Barnes of Burnley during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2015© Getty Images

Blues right-back Branislav Ivanovic scored for the fourth time in six appearances in all competitions.

Up the other end, Ben Mee's header was just the second goal from a corner that Chelsea have conceded this season.

The Clarets have won just two of their last 32 Premier League away matches, losing 24.


Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal

Santi Cazorla of Arsenal celebrates with team mates as he scores their first goal from a penalty during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on February 21, 2015© Getty Images

French international Olivier Giroud scored his 50th goal for Arsenal in all competitions.

It was also the striker's fifth goal in his last seven outings for the Gunners.

For hosting Palace, Glenn Murray found the net for the first time in the Premier League since May 2014.


Hull City 2-1 Queens Park Rangers

Dame N'Doye of Hull City (28) as he scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Queens Park Rangers at KC Stadium on February 21, 2015© Getty Images

January signing Dame N'Doye has now scored two and assisted another two goals for the Tigers.

Meanwhile, QPR midfielder Joey Barton received the ninth red card of his career for hitting out at Tom Huddlestone.

Despite the defeat, Charlie Austin scored his 14th goal of the campaign for the R's.


Sunderland 0-0 West Bromwich Albion

Jermain Defoe of Sunderland is callenged by Gareth McAuley of West Brom during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion at Stadium of Light on February 21, 2015© Getty Images

The hosting Black Cats have drawn 13 of their 26 encounters this season, which is a Premier League record.

In fact, Sunderland have won just two of their last 15 matches at the Stadium of Light, losing six times.

West Brom have lost just one of the nine games that Tony Pulis has taken charge of.


Swansea City 2-1 Manchester United

Jonjo Shelvey of Swansea City celebrates scoring their second goal with Wayne Routledge of Swansea City during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester United at Liberty Stadium on February 21, 2015© Getty Images

Louis van Gaal's Man United conceded more than one goal in a game for the first time in 18 Premier League encounters.

Up the other end, Wayne Rooney recorded his first shot on target in the Premier League since the turn of the year.

The Swans have won three of their last four meetings against the Red Devils in all competitions.


Manchester City 5-0 Newcastle United

David Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring their fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2015© Getty Images

City playmaker David Silva took his Premier League goals tally to nine, which is his best return in a single season.

His two-goal contribution also helped City to record their first victory at the Etihad Stadium since January 4.

The Magpies have lost their last 11 Premier League meetings with the Citizens.


Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 West Ham United

Harry Kane of Spurs takes an injury time penalty which is saved during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on February 22, 2015© Getty Images

Hosting Spurs have picked up 16 points from losing positions this season, which is more than any other Premier League club.

Harry Kane, who scored the stoppage-time equaliser, has fired in 24 goals in all competitions this season.

Meanwhile, the visiting Hammers have scored a Premier League-high 15 headed goals this term.


Everton 2-2 Leicester City

Romelu Lukaku of Everton celebrates as Matthew Upson of Leicester City scores an own goal for their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park on February 22, 2015© Getty Images

Despite the late equaliser, Everton are without a victory in front of their own supporters at Goodison Park since December 15.

Of Steven Naismith's last 11 goals, eight of them have been scored on Merseyside.

Romelu Lukaku had a total of nine shots against Leicester, but none of them were on target.


Southampton 0-2 Liverpool

Raheem Sterling of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match against Southampton on February 22, 2015© Getty Images

The Reds have claimed 17 Premier League points in 2015, which is two more than any other club.

Up the other end of the pitch, Liverpool have kept five successive away clean sheets in the league for the first time since 1985.

The defeat means that the Saints have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions.


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Crystal Palace's English manager Alan Pardew react as they take the lead during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park in south London on January 10, 2015
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014


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