The weekend action in the Premier League is done and dusted, with English clubs gearing up for the winter break which will see each team; except Liverpool, Tottenham, Southampton, and Newcastle due to the FA Cup replay; get approximately 13 days off.
The games on Saturday and Sunday brought joy for the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham, but saw Arsenal, Man United, and Man City suffer disappointing results. Mourinho’s Spurs beat Pep’s reigning champions 2-0, a boost for Klopp’s side who had already beaten Southampton 4-0 to move 22 points clear – yes, 22!
As for the Red Devils and the Gunners, they were held to goalless stalemates by Wolves and Burnley respectively. The Blues, on the other hand, drew 2-2 with Leicester. Here are the standout stats from the weekend action.
Man United vs Wolves – De Gea reaches lovely milestone in disappointing draw
Man United were not able to pick up points in this game and capitalize on Chelsea’s draw at Leicester. Nonetheless, it was a memorable fixture for David De Gea, who made his 300th Premier League appearance on Saturday, registering his 105th clean sheet along the way.
David De Gea made his 300th @premierleague app against Wolves and kept his 105th clean sheet
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 1, 2020
Since making his PL debut in August 2011 he has kept more clean sheets than any other goalkeeper pic.twitter.com/ENbLcCc1d4
Liverpool 4-0 Southampton – The Reds move closer to EPL records
Another home game, another victory for Liverpool. This means the Reds have now gone 42 games unbeaten, which is not the joint-second longest streak behind Arsenal’s 49-match run. Furthermore, they have now won 20 Anfield games in a row and are one victory away from equaling the record for the longest home winning run.
Most consecutive home wins in English top-division history:
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 1, 2020
Liverpool (Jan-Dec 1972)
LIVERPOOL (Feb 2019 - )
Man City (Mar 2011-Mar 2012)
Newcastle (Apr 1906-Apr 1907)
Preston (Sep 1891-Dec 1892) pic.twitter.com/rCOv1NBUxb
Tottenham 2-0 Man City – the key numbers as Spurs beat the reigning champions
It was another disappointing result for Pep’s side. Man City visited Tottenham and came away with a 2-0 loss, losing more ground in an almost-over title race. This mean’s Guardiola’s side have now lost six games this season, the most they have lost in an entire campaign under the Spaniard.
6 - Manchester City have now lost six games in the Premier League this season; their joint-most in a single campaign under manager Pep Guardiola (six in 2016-17). Earth. #TOTMCI pic.twitter.com/tnKSIlkSZU
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 2, 2020
For Tottenham, it was an amazing result and game, especially for Heung-Min Son. The Korean ace made his 150th Premier League appearance and marked this special occasion with a goal. It was the fifth time he has scored against the Citizens, making Man City his joint-favorite opponent to score against.
Burnley 0-0 Arsenal – Gunners break more than a century-old record
Arsenal were unable to break down Burnley, coming away with yet another draw despite having opportunities to win the game. As a result, the north London giants boast only six wins after 25 Premier League games, their worst tally since 1912/13 when they won only once.
Crazy to think Arsenal have won only six league games this season and that two of those came in the opening fortnight. Only Watford and Norwich have won less. But then, they have only lost six times - only Liverpool have lost fewer. 13 draws and we’ve just hit Feb. Bonkers!
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) February 3, 2020