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Premier League in numbers: Week 16

Sports Mole looks back on the weekend's Premier League action with a host of facts and figures.

Manchester City 6-3 Arsenal

The six goals scored by the Citizens took their Premier League goal tally at the Etihad Stadium for the season to 35.

What's more, they have also now scored six or more goals in three matches this term.

Both teams managed to record 13 shots on target between them, meaning that only four of them failed to end in a goal.

Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal fails to stop Alvaro Negredo of Manchester City scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on December 14, 2013© Getty Images

Cardiff City 1-0 West Bromwich Albion

Peter Whittingham's winner was the first goal that the Bluebirds had scored in 335 minutes.

It also kept the midfielder's recent positive run about West Brom going. He has now scored in his last three appearances against the Baggies.

West Brom, who sacked Steve Clarke after the match, have won only one of their last 10 outings.

Peter Whittingham #7 of Cardiff City is congratulated by team-mates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Cardiff City and West Bromwich Albion at Cardiff City Stadium on December 14, 2013© Getty Images

Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace

Ramires took his Premier League goals return to 13, 10 of which have been scored at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazilian's teammate, Fernando Torres, found the net for Chelsea for what was the Premier League's 400th goal of the campaign.

As far as visiting Palace are concerned, Marouane Chamakh has scored in three consecutive matches in England for the first time.

Ramires of Chelsea celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on December 14, 2013© Getty Images

Everton 4-1 Fulham

As 2013 draws to a close, Everton have not lost at Goodison Park this year. The last time they achieved that feat was back in 1962.

The Toffees have now won their last 21 home matches against Fulham in succession.

Staying with the West Londoners, Dimitar Berbatov has converted all nine of his penalties in the top flight.

Seamus Coleman of Everton celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Fulham at Goodison Park on December 14, 2013© Getty Images

Newcastle United 1-1 Southampton

Jay Rodriguez scored his sixth goal of the season for Southampton, which is same number that he managed during the whole of the last campaign.

His strike also meant that Newcastle have only kept one clean sheet from their last six fixtures at St James' Park.

Southampton have now gone five matches without recording a victory in the Premier League.

Southampton's English striker Jay Rodriguez celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match against Newcastle United on December 14, 2013© Getty Images

West Ham United 0-0 Sunderland

The visiting Black Cats had six shots on target, which is more than they have managed in any other match so far this term.

Meanwhile, the Hammers could only fire two shots at Sunderland's goals, both of which came in the second half.

The result has left Sam Allardyce's men with a record of two wins from their last 15 Premier League encounters.

Fabio Borini of Sunderland is challenged by George McCartney of West Ham during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Sunderland at Boleyn Ground on December 14, 2013© Getty Images

Hull City 0-0 Stoke City

No Premier League team has a better defensive record than Hull, who have shipped just three goals at the KC Stadium.

They have also lost just one of their nine matches in front of their own supporters.

Stoke are on a good run of form of their own, having avoided defeat in six of their last seven matches.

Oussama Assaidi of Stoke City shoots during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Stoke City at KC Stadium on December 14, 2013© Getty Images

Aston Villa 0-3 Manchester United

December 15 is a profitable date for Tom Cleverley, who, prior to his goal yesterday, had not scored for United since that day last year against Sunderland.

His teammate, Danny Welbeck, also ended a Premier League barren spell in front of goal that went back to the opening weekend of the season.

As for Villa, they have won just one of their last 36 encounters against United.

Danny Welbeck of Manchester United is by congratulated by Rafael da Silva and team mates as he scores their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on December 15, 2013© Getty Images

Norwich City 1-1 Swansea City

Gary Hooper continued his recent positive form in front of goal by scoring his third in as many matches at Carrow Road.

Before he went off injured, Nathan Dyer scored his fourth of the season for Swansea. The winger only found the net three times in the Premier League last year.

In the last five meetings between these clubs, there has been a total of 22 goals.

Gary Hooper of Norwich celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Swansea City at Carrow Road on December 15, 2013© Getty Images

Tottenham Hotspur 0-5 Liverpool

Uruguay international Luis Suarez took his tally for the season to 17 goals and four assists from just 11 matches.

It was also a memorable fixture for Liverpool's young defender Jon Flanagan, who scored his first goal at senior level.

Meanwhile, Paulinho's red card was the first that Tottenham had received in just over a year.

Jon Flanagan of Liverpool is mobbed by his team mates after scoring their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on December 15, 2013 © Getty Images

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Liverpool's English midfielder Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane in London, England, on December 15, 2013
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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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