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Premier League in numbers: Week 34

Sports Mole looks back over the 34th round of Premier League encounters with a selection of statistics from each match.

Southampton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Erik Lamela of Spurs celebrates scoring their first goal with Nacer Chadli and Harry Kane of Spurs during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on April 25, 2015© Getty Images

Having previously failed to score in 14 Premier League outings, Southampton frontman Graziano Pelle now has three goals in as many games.

What's more, nine of the Italian's 10 Premier League goals this term have been scored at the St Mary's Stadium.

Nacer Chadli became the third Tottenham player to reach double figures as far as Premier League goals are concerned this season.


Burnley 0-1 Leicester City

Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates scoring their first goal with Paul Konchesky of Leicester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Burnley and Leicester City at Turf Moor on April 25, 2015© Getty Images

The Foxes have won four successive games in the top flight for the first time since 1966.

The win was sealed by striker Jamie Vardy, who found the net for the third consecutive away match.

Vardy's goal came just 59 seconds after Matt Taylor had failed to give the home side the lead from the penalty spot.


Crystal Palace 0-2 Hull City

Dame N'Doye of Hull City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Hull City at Selhurst Park on April 25, 2015© Getty Images

The triumph at Selhurst Park ended a run of six matches without a victory for visiting Hull.

It was Steve Bruce's side's third win away from home this term and their first since Boxing Day.

The hosting Eagles have now lost both of their previous two home encounters by the same scoreline.


Newcastle United 2-3 Swansea City

Swansea City's Portuguese striker Nelson Oliveira celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle and Swansea at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, north east England on April 25, 2015© Getty Images

The visiting Swans inflicted a seventh straight defeat on struggling Newcastle United.

It means that since John Carver took charge back in January, the team have collected just nine Premier League points.

In contrast, Swansea moved themselves on to 50 points for the campaign, which is a Premier League record for the Welsh outfit.


Queens Park Rangers 0-0 West Ham United

Adrian of West Ham saves a penalty from Charlie Austin of QPR during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United at Loftus Road on April 25, 2015© Getty Images

Queens Park Rangers have failed to win any of their last 14 games against their fellow London clubs.

This result also means that the R's wait for a home win at Loftus Road has stretched to 10 matches in all competitions - nine in the Premier League.

As for West Ham, they have won only one of their previous 12 Premier League games.


Stoke City 1-1 Sunderland

Connor Wickham of Sunderland celebrates scoring the opening goal with Billy Jones of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on April 25, 2015© Getty Images

Sunderland's Connor Wickham broke the deadlock in just 59 seconds, which was the seventh fastest Premier League goal this season.

However, it did not inspire his side to victory, meaning that they have won just one of their last 10 games.

Meanwhile, Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam found the net for the third time in four outings against the Black Cats.


West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Liverpool

Craig Dawson of West Brom tackles Raheem Sterling of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at The Hawthorns on April 25, 2015© Getty Images

Liverpool's MLS-bound captain Steven Gerrard made his 500th appearance in the Premier League - only Ryan Giggs (672) and his former teammate Jamie Carragher (508) have made more for one club.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis has lost none of the seven home matches in which he has faced Liverpool.

Having shipped 10 goals in their previous three outings, the Baggies have now kept clean sheets in their last two matches.


Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa

Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on April 25, 2015© Getty Images

City's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero scored his 27th goal of the season in all competitions (21 in the Premier League).

Also among the goals was Villa's loanee midfielder Tom Cleverley, who found the net for the first time in the Premier League since December 2013.

Of their last six Premier League matches, City have won three and lost three.


Everton 3-0 Manchester United

James McCarthy of Everton (16) celebrates with Seamus Coleman and Romelu Lukaku as he scores their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park on April 26, 2015© Getty Images

For the first time since Louis van Gaal took charge of the club last summer, United have lost consecutive matches.

It also marked their third straight defeat away at Goodison Park.

As for Everton, their good home form continued as they remain unbeaten in front of their own supporters in 2015.


Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

Arsenal's Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina collides with Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 26, 2015© Getty Images

Heading into this London derby, hosting Arsenal had won their previous eight matches in the Premier League.

It was also a game that marked Arsenal's first 0-0 draw of the season.

In the battle of the two managers, Chelsea's Jose Mourinho extended his unbeaten run over Arsene Wenger to 13 matches, meaning that the Frenchman has still never toppled his Portuguese counterpart.


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Ander Herrera of Manchester United celebrates with team-mate Ashley Young of Manchester United after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on April 4, 2015
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Today's games header
1.15am
Cardinals
@
Rams
6pm
Jets
@
Bills
6pm
Panthers
@
Buccaneers
6pm
Colts
@
Giants
6pm
Titans
@
Jags
6pm
Raiders
@
Saints
6pm
Packers
@
Vikings
9.05pm
Dolphins
@
Browns
9.25pm
Cowboys
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Eagles
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool17133140172342
2Arsenal18106235161936
3Chelsea18105338211735
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest1810442419534
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle188553021929
6Bournemouth188552721629
7Manchester CityMan City188463026428
8Fulham187742623328
9Aston Villa188462629-328
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton186842726126
11Brentford187383232024
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs1872939261323
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham186572330-723
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd186482124-322
15Everton173861522-717
16Crystal Palace183871826-817
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1843112940-1115
18Leicester CityLeicester1835102240-1814
19Ipswich TownIpswich1826101633-1712
20Southampton1813141137-266


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