Each Premier League weekend delivers a fresh batch of statistics, highlighting the players and teams who shine in attack, defence and creative play. From goals and assists to successful passes, dribbles and clean sheets, the numbers offer a clear picture of who is setting the pace so far this season.
The 13th matchday of the 2025/26 Premier League saw 32 goals across the ten games, with many surprises at both the top and bottom of the table.
Chelsea slugged it out with Premier League leaders Arsenal in a fiery 1-1 draw that set the stage for a gripping title battle.
Thomas Frank defended his tactics after Tottenham’s dismal 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Saturday extended their wretched home record in 2025. Tottenham conceded twice in the first six minutes and Mohammed Kudus’s reply wasn’t enough to stop the north Londoners suffering a fourth defeat in their last six league games
Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win against West Ham on Sunday.
These early-season statistics offer a snapshot of who is already leading in key areas, setting benchmarks for the weeks ahead.
Premier League top performers by statistic
Goals: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 1.12
Openers (first goals): Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 0.56
Shots on target: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 2.11
Key passes: Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) – 1.79
Assists: Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd) – 0.39
Penalty goals: Igor Thiago (Brentford) – 0.41
Successful dribbles: Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) – 6.52
Shots: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 3.34
Shots on post: Loum Tchaouna (Burnley) – 0.3
Interceptions: Murillo (Nottingham Forest) – 6.59
Fouls: Sasa Lukic (Fulham) – 3.37
Fouls won: Jack Grealish (Everton) – 2.91
Cards: Casemiro (Man Utd) – 0.65
Successful crosses: Hugo Bueno (Wolves) – 2.48
Saves: Martin Dubravka (Burnley) – 3.72
Saves/Goals conceded: Robin Roefs (Sunderland) – 3.69
Aerial duels won: Thierno Barry (Everton) – 6.16
Clean sheets (%): David Raya (Arsenal) – 53.8%
Winners (decisive goals): Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa) – 0.17
Successful passes: William Saliba (Arsenal) – 70.88