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Premier League in numbers: Week 37

Sports Mole looks back over the 37th round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures from each encounter.

Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa

Southampton's Sadio Mane celebrates one of his three goals against Aston Villa on May 16, 2015© Getty Images

Sadio Mane's hat-trick was scored in two minutes and 56 seconds, which is a Premier League record.

The six goals mean that the Saints have scored 37 times at home this season - only Manchester City and Manchester United have better returns.

As for Villa, Christian Benteke headed in his 15th goal of the season.


Burnley 0-0 Stoke City

Marko Arnautovic of Stoke City and George Boyd of Burnley compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Burnley and Stoke City at Turf Moor on May 16, 2015© Getty Images

Stoke's return of 51 points is their best ever return in a Premier League season.

The hosting Clarets scored just 14 goals in 19 outings at Turf Moor - fewer than any other side has managed at home.

Sean Dyche's men have found the net just once in their last eight matches.


Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Newcastle United

Queens Park Rangers' Dutch midfielder Leroy Fer celebrates after scoring his teams second goal to take a 2-1 lead during the English Premier League football match between Queens Park Rangers and Newcastle United at Loftus Road in London on May 16, 2015© Getty Images

The home side recorded their first victory over Newcastle since 1995.

The Magpies have now collected just one point from the last 30 that have been on offer.

Striker Emmanuel Riviere scored his first goal for Newcastle, which ended a drought of 1,084 minutes for the Frenchman.


Sunderland 0-0 Leicester City

Connor Wickham of Sunderland and Marc Albrighton of Leicester City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Leicester City at Stadium of Light on May 16, 2015© Getty Images

Leicester were bottom at the beginning of April, but this point secured their Premier League status.

The Black Cats have drawn eight of their home matches this term - a Premier League high.

Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole was booked for the 14th time this term, which equals the record held by Robbie Savage, Mark Hughes and Cheick Tiote.


Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Hull City

Danny Rose of Spurs celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City at White Hart Lane on May 16, 2015© Getty Images

Nacer Chadli's goal in the 54th minute was scored with the game's first shot on target.

Spurs have lost none of their last seven Premier League meetings with Hull.

As for the Tigers, they still have not won a Premier League match in the month of May, drawing three and losing nine.


West Ham United 1-2 Everton

Romelu Lukaku of Everton celebrates scoring their second goal past Adrian of West Ham during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at Boleyn Ground on May 16, 2015© Getty Images

The Hammers have won just two of their last 15 Premier League games.

It appears that Romelu Lukaku enjoys playing against West Ham, having scored his sixth goal in as many appearances against them.

Everton midfielder Gareth Barry was booked for the 104th occasion in the Premier League.


Liverpool 1-3 Crystal Palace

Steven Gerrard of Liverpool applauds the fans as he walks a lap of honour after his final game at Anfield during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on May 16, 2015© Getty Images

On what was his final home appearance before leaving for the MLS, Steven Gerrard completed 90 minutes at Anfield for the first time since January 1.

Visiting Palace won away at the red half of Merseyside for just the second time in their history.

Second-half substitute Wilfried Zaha scored just 23 seconds after he had entered the action.


Swansea City 2-4 Manchester City

Yaya Toure of Manchester City is congratulated by teammate Jesus Navas of Manchester City after scoring his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on May 17, 2015© Getty Images

Manchester City carried on their recent good form, with this being their fifth victory on the bounce.

Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure scored twice, the first of which took his Premier League goal tally to 50.

Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis scored his fifth goal in as many outings.


Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal

Ander Herrera of Manchester United celebrates as he scores their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on May 17, 2015 © Getty Images

Ander Herrera's goal was the first that Arsenal have conceded in the first half of a Premier League match since New Year's Day.

It was the Spanish midfielder's eighth goal of the season in all competitions for United.

Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger named the same starting lineup for the sixth game running.


West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Chelsea

Saido Berahino of West Bromwich Albion (18) celebrates with team mates Callum McManaman (19) and Darren Fletcher (24) as he scores their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns on May 1© Getty Images

Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas was red-carded for the second time in his Premier League career, with his first coming back in 2006.

West Brom striker Saido Berahino scored a brace, taking his goal tally for the season in all competitions to 20.

The victory was the first that the Baggies had secured over the West Londoners in five attempts.

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Yaya Toure of Manchester City is congratulated by teammate Jesus Navas of Manchester City after scoring his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on May 17, 2015
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal35255585285780
2Manchester CityMan City34247382325079
3Liverpool35229477364175
4Aston Villa35207873522167
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs33186967521560
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd34166125251154
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341651374551953
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham351310125665-949
9Chelsea33139116359448
10Bournemouth35139135260-848
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35137154855-746
12Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton341111125257-544
13Fulham35127165155-443
14Crystal Palace351010154557-1240
15Everton35128153748-1136
16Brentford3598185260-835
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3579194262-2026
18Luton TownLuton3567224877-2925
19Burnley3559213870-3224
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd3537253497-6316


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