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Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 13

Sports Mole looks back over the 13th round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures from each encounter.

Watford 1-2 Manchester United

Bastian Schweinsteiger of Manchester United celebrates his team's second goal scored by Troy Deeney of Watford with his team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road on November 21, 2015© Getty Images

Memphis Depay's goal was the first that Watford have conceded in the first half of a game at Vicarage Road since January 2015.

Watford's Troy Deeney became the first player to score at both ends in the same Premier League game since Damien Delaney in May 2014.

Deeney's goal in the right net was the first that United had conceded in all competitions in 641 minutes.


Chelsea 1-0 Norwich City

Diego Costa (R) of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's first goal with his team mate Willian (L) during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on November 21, 2015© Getty Images

Chelsea frontman Diego Costa ended a goal drought in all competitions that had dated back 603 minutes.

The assist for that goal was provided by Cesc Fabregas, and it was his first for the Blues in 10 outings.

The travelling Canaries have kept only one clean sheet from their last 17 encounters on the road.


Everton 4-0 Aston Villa

Romelu Lukaku (2nd L) of Everton celebrates scoring his team's second goal with his team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Aston Villa at Goodison Park on November 21, 2015© Getty Images

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has found the net seven times in his last seven Premier League appearances.

The Belgian also became just the fifth player to have scored 50 Premier League goals before the age of 23.

In the last 10 Premier League meetings between these two sides, Villa have collected maximum points just once.


Newcastle United 0-3 Leicester City

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal with his team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St James' Park on November 21, 2015© Getty Images

Jamie Vardy scored for the 10th Premier League game in a row, which matched the achievement of Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2003.

After 13 matches last season the Foxes were bottom of the table - 12 months on they find themselves a point clear at the summit.

The hosting Magpies have found the net just once in their last four Premier League outings.


Southampton 0-1 Stoke City

Bojan Krkic of Stoke City scores his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on November 21, 2015© Getty Images

Having conceded at least one goal in each of their previous eight Premier League games, Stoke have now kept five clean sheets in their last six fixtures.

Their run of four clean sheets on the road is the club's best sequence since 1970.

The home side had a total of 15 shots in total, but only one of them worked Jack Butland in the Stoke goal.


Swansea City 2-2 Bournemouth

 Bournemouth player Joshua King (l) and Dan Gosling celebrate the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and A.F.C. Bournemouth at Liberty Stadium on November 21, 2015© Getty Images

Bournemouth attacker Josh King became the 35th Norwegian to score a goal in the Premier League.

The draw means that the Cherries are without a victory from their last nine games in all competitions.

As for the Swans, their winless run in front of their own supporters at the Liberty Stadium has been extended to five matches.


West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Arsenal

James Morrison of West Bromwich Albion scores his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on November 21, 2015© Getty Images

Since he joined the Gunners from Montpellier in 2012, no player has scored more headed goals in the Premier League than Olivier Giroud (16).

The Frenchman's deadlock-breaking moment was set up by Mesut Ozil, who has now assisted a goal in each of his last seven appearances, which is a Premier League record.

Meanwhile, West Brom's James Morrison scored for the third time in his career against Arsenal.


Manchester City 1-4 Liverpool

Martin Skrtel of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on November 21, 2015 in Manchester, England.© Getty Images

The defeat was the heaviest that the Citizens have suffered since they moved to the Etihad Stadium in 2003.

On a more positive note, Sergio Aguero became the highest-scoring South American in Premier League history when he found the net for the 85th time.

From his five appearances against City, Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho has found the net on four occasions.


Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 West Ham United

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his teams third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 22, 2015© Getty Images

Spurs centre-forward Harry Kane has scored eight goals in his last five outings in all competitions.

Right-back Kyle Walker found the back of the net for the first time in the Premier League since December 2013.

The result ended a run of three matches without defeat for the visiting Hammers at White Hart Lane.


Crystal Palace 0-1 Sunderland

Jermain Defoe (R) of Sunderland celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park on November 23, 2015© Getty Images

The victory was the 150th that Sam Allardyce has racked up as a manager in the Premier League.

The match-winner was Jermain Defoe, who has now found the net seven times in his last nine appearances for the Black Cats.

As for Palace, their woes at Selhurst Park have continued, having won just three times at that venue in their last 10 outings.


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Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his teams third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 22, 2015
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool17133140172342
2Chelsea18105338211735
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest1810442419534
4Arsenal1796234161833
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle188553021929
6Bournemouth188552721629
7Manchester CityMan City188463026428
8Fulham187742623328
9Aston Villa188462629-328
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1872939261323
12Brentford177283232023
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham186572330-723
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd186482124-322
15Everton173861522-717
16Crystal Palace183871826-817
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1843112940-1115
18Leicester CityLeicester1835102240-1814
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1813141137-266


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