Round 12 of the Premier League is done and dusted, with the Manchester Derby bringing down the curtain on the latest Matchweek in the Premier League. And what a final game it was, with the Citizens beating their rival 3-1 in a thrilling game.
The victory means Guardiola's men maintained their two-point lead at the top, with Liverpool beating Fulham 2-0 to keep the pressure on the defending champion. Chelsea lost ground due to their goalless draw with Everton, while Arsenal also slipped up in the top-four race due to their 1-1 draw at home to Wolves.
Pos. | Squadra | PG | V | P | S | GF | GS | DR | Pt | Forma | |
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1 | Arsenal | 36 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 28 | +60 | 83 | VVVVS | |
2 | Manchester City | 35 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 87 | 33 | +54 | 82 | VVVVV | |
3 | Liverpool | 36 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 81 | 38 | +43 | 78 | VPSVS | |
4 | Aston Villa | 36 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 73 | 53 | +20 | 67 | SPVVP | |
5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 35 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 69 | 58 | +11 | 60 | SSSSV | |
6 | Newcastle United | 35 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 78 | 56 | +22 | 56 | VVSVV | |
7 | Chelsea | 35 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 70 | 59 | +11 | 54 | VVPSV | |
8 | Manchester United | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 52 | 51 | +1 | 54 | PVPPS | |
9 | West Ham United | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 56 | 70 | -14 | 49 | SPSSV | |
10 | AFC Bournemouth | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 52 | 63 | -11 | 48 | SVVSP | |
11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 53 | 57 | -4 | 47 | VSSPS | |
12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 49 | 60 | -11 | 46 | SVSSP | |
13 | Fulham | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 51 | 55 | -4 | 44 | PPSVS | |
14 | Crystal Palace | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 45 | 57 | -12 | 40 | PVVVS | |
15 | Everton | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 37 | PVVVS | |
16 | Brentford | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 52 | 60 | -8 | 36 | PSVVP | |
17 | Nottingham Forest | 36 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 45 | 63 | -18 | 29 | VSSPS | |
18 | Luton Town | 36 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 49 | 78 | -29 | 26 | PSSSV | |
19 | Burnley | 36 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 39 | 74 | -35 | 24 | SPVPS | |
20 | Sheffield United | 36 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 35 | 100 | -65 | 16 | SSSSS |
Here are the standout stats from round 12 in the English top-flight.
Aguero writes his name in history
Sergio Aguero scored a thunderous goal in the 3-1 win over Man United, taking the lead in the Golden Boot race. Additionally, he also wrote his name in history.
Kun now leads the Golden Boot race
Meanwhile, there are SIX other players tied in 4️th on goals:
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) November 12, 2018
- Richarlison
- Harry Kane
- Sadio Mane
- Anthony Martial
- Glenn Murray
- Mohamed Salah
https://t.co/Y9to6vWo4z pic.twitter.com/YgDTwhrI7k
The Argentine became the all-time leading scorer in the Premier League Manchester derbies with that strike, going level with Rooney at eight goals.
Aguero overtakes Cantona and moves level with Rooney
Top scorers in @premierleague Manchester Derbies:
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) November 11, 2018
8 - @aguerosergiokun @ManCity
8 - Wayne Rooney @ManUtd
7 - Eric Cantona @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/7F8qArhg36
Mourinho reaches a feat despite the loss
The Special One was defeated, but that did not stop him from reaching a lovely feat. The derby was his 300th game in the Premier League and despite the result, he is the manager with the most number of wins after 300 top-flight games. His win percentage isn't bad as well, as only Sir Alex Ferguson sits above him.
300 – This will be José Mourinho’s 300th @premierleague game – whatever the result today, he’s won more games than any other manager in their first 300 in the competition (currently 189). Specialist. #MUNMCI pic.twitter.com/B3SDYbPonA
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 11, 2018
Of all managers to have taken charge of 300 or more @premierleague games only Sir Alex Ferguson has a better win percentage than Jose Mourinho. pic.twitter.com/O4hOoZpYKb
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) November 11, 2018
Sarri sets an English top-flight record
Chelsea did drop points in the 0-0 draw with Everton, but the result meant that Maurizio Sarri's unbeaten start to life in the Premier League stretched to 12 games. That is a new record in England, overtaking the record held by former Nottingham Forest boss Frank Clark.
UPDATE: Most games unbeaten at start of @premierleague managerial career.
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) November 11, 2018
12 - Maurizio Sarri @ChelseaFC
11 - Frank Clark @NFFC
8 - John Lyall @Official_ITFC
8 - Jose Mourinho @ChelseaFC
8 - Luiz Felipe Scolari @ChelseaFC
8 - Peter Taylor @LCFC pic.twitter.com/8q9skVVP76
Salah continues his excellent Anfield goalscoring form
In the Fulham triumph, Mohamed Salah got on the score sheet, breaking the deadlock for the host. That was his 34th goal in 36 games at Anfield for Liverpool. It was also the 19th Premier League opponent he has scored against out of the 21 he has faced, failing against only Man United and Swansea.
Arsenal continue to be slow starters
Arsenal went into the break in their draw with Wolves 1-0 down. This means they are the only team alongside Cardiff yet to be ahead at half-time this season. It was also the first time in the Premier League that they found themselves trailing against the newly-promoted side.
Charlie Austin had a reason to be angry
Remember Charlie Austin's rant after Southampton drew to Watford? The Englishman had a very good reason to be upset, as the result not only saw the Saints drop points, but it also stretched their winless run at home this season to a record six games.
Southampton have failed to win any of their opening 6 home league games for the 1st time in the top 4 divisions of English football #PL pic.twitter.com/DpUqNs8VFS
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) November 10, 2018