By the numbers: The best stats from the fifth matchday in the EPL
Dubai: With the international break no upon us we have the chance to catch our breath and look back on another fantastic weekend of Premier League football. Matchweek 5 delivered plenty of drama, big results and, as always, some fascinating numbers. Brentford 3-0 Chelsea The Bees extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a convincing victory over Chelsea. The Bees are flying…
With the international break in the rearview mirror, Matchday 5 of the Premier League provided a wealth of intriguing statistics and memorable moments. Brentford's 3-0 triumph over Chelsea marked their first home victory over their long-time rivals since 1938, extending the Bees' unbeaten start to the season.
Aston Villa finally tasted victory, defeating Tottenham 2-3 in a dramatic finish that left Tottenham with just two points from their opening five matches - their worst start to a Premier League campaign ever. Brighton stunned reigning champions Arsenal 3-0, extending their impressive start to the season with 16 goals in their first five games, the highest total since Manchester City's 19-goal haul in the 2022-23 season.
Coventry City ended a 25-year wait for a Premier League win by defeating Nottingham Forest 1-0, with Jay Dasilva's goal securing the victory. Liverpool edged past Bournemouth 1-0 thanks to Alexander Isak's goal, which marked the Swedish striker's best season yet with four Premier League goals to date.
Brian Brobbey became the first player to score a hat-trick against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium since 2020, while Erling Haaland completed his collection of Premier League goals against all 25 opposition teams he has faced this season. In a closely contested Manchester United match, the Red Devils earned a 1-1 draw despite fielding 29 shots, their second-highest total in an away match since shot data began in 2003-04.
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