Premier League data dive: Salah eyeing Vardy record, Man City edge towards calendar-year benchmark
The Premier League provided its usual drama on Saturday with decisive penalties awarded in all but one of the fixtures.
Chelsea left it late against Leeds United in a game that saw referee Chris Kavanagh award three penalties, while Manchester United earned a narrow win thanks to another Cristiano Ronaldo spot-kick.
Liverpool also profited from the penalty spot as Steven Gerrard made his return to Anfield with Aston Villa, and another conversion from 12 yards aided Manchester City at home to Wolves.
Elsewhere, Arsenal cruised past Southampton, who are yet to win at Emirates Stadium in 23 Premier League attempts – the longest winless run for one club away to another in the competition's history.
With tons of action to unpack, Stats Perform takes an in-depth look at the pick of Opta facts from Saturday's clashes.
