MX23RW : Monday, December 23 03:46:33| >> :120:12355:12355:

Premier League in numbers: Week 19

Sports Mole looks back over the 19th round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures.

West Ham United 3-3 West Bromwich Albion

In scoring for West Brom, Nicolas Anelka became the ninth player to score for six different Premier League clubs.

What's more, the French striker has scored four goals and assisted another four during his previous nine outings against the Hammers.

As for West Ham, they are now without a victory in their last six matches.

West Bromwich Albion's Burundian striker Saido Berahino cerebrates scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against West Ham United on December 28, 2013© Getty Images


Aston Villa 1-1 Swansea City

Gabriel Agbonlahor's goal for Villa was only the third that he has scored in 30 appearances at Villa Park.

It was also the first home chance that Villa had converted in the first half of a match this season.

Meanwhile, Swansea have taken just 39 points from 37 fixtures in 2013.

Gabby Agbonlahor of Aston Villa scores the opening goal of the game during the Barclays Premier League match against Swansea on December 28, 2013© Getty Images


Hull City 6-0 Fulham

There were a series of firsts for Hull, who had not won a match by six goals or more since 1994.

George Boyd and Matty Fryatt both scored their first goals at Premier League level, while Tom Huddlestone fired in his maiden goal in 54 games.

Fulham had never previously shipped six goals in a Premier League encounter.

George Boyd of Hull City congratulates team-mate Ahmed Elmohamady after scoring a goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Fulham on December 28, 2013© Getty Images


Manchester City 1-0 Crystal Palace

Tony Pulis has visited the Etihad Stadium six times as a manager and lost on each occasion.

As for hosts Man City, striker Edin Dzeko ended a run of six Premier League encounters without a goal.

The Citizens are also the only side in the division not to have dropped points on home turf this term.

Manchester City's Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko celebrates with Alvaro Negredo and Vincent Kompany after a goal against Crystal Palace on December 28, 2013© Getty Images


Norwich City 0-1 Manchester United

Danny Welbeck continued his fine run of goalscoring form for Man United by firing in his fourth goal in as many matches.

It also extended United's record at Carrow Road to 14 victories from their previous 17 visits.

Norwich have only been able to find the net eight times during their last 13 encounters with United.

Manchester United's English striker Danny Welbeck scores the opening goal past Norwich City's English goalkeeper John Ruddy (R) during the English Premier League football match on December 28, 2013© Getty Images


Cardiff City 2-2 Sunderland

The late fightback resulted in Sunderland having lengthened their unbeaten away record to four encounters.

One of their two goals was scored by Steven Fletcher, who hadn't found the back of the net in his previous nine fixtures.

Fraizer Campbell has netted four goals this season, all of which have been fired in at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Craig Noone of Cardiff City challenges Andrea Dossena of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match on December 28, 2013© Getty Images


Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal

Olivier Giroud ended a run of 499 minutes without finding the back of the net in scoring the game's only goal at St James' Park.

The Frenchman has hit 19 Premier League goals in total, 17 of which have been scored in London.

The defeat for Newcastle ended a run of four encounters without a loss.

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Newcastle during their Premier League match on December 29, 2013© Getty Images


Everton 2-1 Southampton

Just as Giroud did for Arsenal, Everton's Romelu Lukaku also ended a goal drought. The Belgian had failed to find net in 524 minutes.

Right-back Seamus Coleman took his goal tally for the season to five, including three in his last four matches.

As for Southampton, they have won only once from their last 15 trips to Goodison Park.

Everton's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Southampton during their Premier League match on December 29, 2013© Getty Images


Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool

Luis Suarez has 19 goals to his name this season, but he was limited to just two shots at Stamford Bridge.

He was involved in the first goal of the game, though, which was scored by Martin Skrtel - it was the 1000th Premier League goal of 2013.

Six of Chelsea's last eight top-flight victories over Liverpool have come under Jose Mourinho's management.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's opening goal against Liverpool during their Premier League match on December 29, 2013 © Getty Images


Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Stoke City

Going into the game, Spurs had not kept a clean sheet in their last eight matches.

At the other end, Roberto Soldado scored his fourth penalty of the campaign - a return that no other player can match.

Meanwhile, it took visiting Stoke until the 83rd minute to register their first and only shot on target.

Tottenham's Roberto Soldado scores the opening goal via the penalty spot against Stoke during their Premier League match on December 29, 2013© Getty Images


ID:127368: cacheID:127368:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:14513:
Written by
Liam Apicella
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Tom Huddlestone of Hull City in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on August 31, 2013
Read Next:
Premier League Team of the Week
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!