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Premier League in Numbers: Week 23

Sports Mole looks back over the 23rd round of Premier League encounters with a selection of facts and figures from each match.

Hull City 0-3 Newcastle United

Yoan Gouffran of Newcastle United celebrates his goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Newcastle United at KC Stadium on January 31, 2015 © Getty Images

It was fifth time lucky for John Carver, who won for the first time since he was handed the caretaker job in charge of Newcastle.

Among the goals was Remy Cabella, who found the net for the first time in the Premier League since his summer move from Montpellier.

Meanwhile, the hosting Tigers have failed to score in 11 of their last 15 games.


Crystal Palace 0-1 Everton

Romelu Lukaku of Everton celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park on January 31, 2015 © Getty Images

The victory was only a second for the visiting Toffees in 14 outings and their first in nine.

In contrast, new Palace boss Alan Pardew tasted defeat for the first time since he took charge at Selhurst Park - five matches.

The two sides had gone into the contest in South London level on 23 points apiece.


Liverpool 2-0 West Ham United

Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool scores his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on January 31, 2015© Getty Images

Having spent five months on the sidelines with calf and thigh complaints, Daniel Sturridge scored within 12 minutes of his second-half introduction.

His impact helped Liverpool to record what was only their third win in eight Premier League home matches.

As for West Ham, they are without an away win since December 2, which is a run of four games.


Manchester United 3-1 Leicester City

Radamel Falcao of Manchester United celebrates with teammate Wayne Rooney (L) of Manchester United after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on January 31, 20© Getty Images

The Red Devils recorded their ninth home win of the season, which is the same amount as they managed during the whole of last term.

Radamel Falcao, who scored United's second goal, has been directly involved in seven goals in his nine Premier League starts.

Since they defeated United back in September, Leicester have won just twice in 18 outings.


Stoke City 3-1 Queens Park Rangers

Jonathan Walters of Stoke City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match against QPR on January 31, 2015© Getty Images

Jonathan Walters scored a hat-trick on what was his 200th appearance for Stoke.

What's more, the Republic of Ireland scored the perfect trio (right foot, left foot and head). He's the first player to do so since Kevin Nolan and Romelu Lukaku in May 2013.

QPR's poor form on the road continued, having now lost all 11 of their away matches this term.


Sunderland 2-0 Burnley

Jermain Defoe of Sunderland embraces Manager Gustavo Poyet of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match against Burnley on January 31, 2015© Getty Images

Jermain Defoe's first goal in Sunderland colours was his 125th in the Premier League.

It helped the Black Cats to record what was only their second victory at the Stadium of Light this season.

After a bright December, Sean Dyche's Burnley have now won just one of their last nine games.


West Bromwich Albion 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane celebrates scoring from the penalty spot for their third goal during the English Premier League football match against West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2015© Getty Images

England Under-21 international Harry Kane took his goal tally for the season in all competitions to 20 - no Premier League player has scored more.

Tottenham's other goalscorer - Christian Eriksen - has scored six of his nine goals away from home this term.

The defeat was the first that West Brom have suffered in 2015.


Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City

Loic Remy of Chelsea turns to celebrate after scoring the opening goal past Joe Hart of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2015© Getty Images

The home side managed just three shots on target, which was their lowest number since the 2003-04 campaign.

The last of those efforts came in the 41st minute when Loic Remy found the net.

City boss Manuel Pellegrini has got the better of Jose Mourinho just twice in his 12 meetings with the Portuguese coach's teams.


Arsenal 5-0 Aston Villa

Theo Walcott of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match against Aston Villa on February 1, 2015© Getty Images

Struggling Villa have now gone a club-record six Premier League matches without scoring a goal - a run that goes back 612 minutes.

As for Arsenal, they scored five goals in one match for the first time this season.

Of their last 29 matches at the Emirates Stadium, Arsene Wenger's side have lost only once.


Southampton 0-1 Swansea City

Jonjo Shelvey of Swansea celebrates Marvin Emnes's opening goal during the Capital One Cup Fourth Round match against Liverpool on October 28, 2014© Getty Images

Swansea's win was their first away on the South Coast in 62 years.

Their goal - scored by Jonjo Shelvey - came from their only shot on target at the St Mary's Stadium.

For Southampton, it was their first defeat in seven Premier League outings.


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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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