📊 The 5️⃣ most interesting Premier League stats of gameweek 19
The final Premier League games of 2024 gave us plenty to talk about at both ends of the table, with things left finely poised ahead of the new year.
Here are our five favourite statistics from gameweek 19.
The impossible nightmare?
14 - In Premier League history, four teams who were 14th at the turn of a year have then been relegated (Newcastle in 2008-09, Burnley in 2009-10, Norwich in 2013-14 and Leeds in 2022-23). Warning. pic.twitter.com/gwNqMLldR4
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 30, 2024
Manchester United's wretched run has some speculating they could be relegated come May. It would rival Leicester's title win for the greatest shock in Premier League history.
Surely not?
A world of his own
8 - Today is the eighth Premier League game this season in which Mo Salah has registered both a goal and an assist - a new seasonal record by any player in the competition's history. Sensational. pic.twitter.com/GOQ9iuyLkI
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 29, 2024
Bear in mind Liverpool and Mohamed Salah have played 18 games, and this stat is even more wildly impressive. Will 2025 see the Egyptian king lead the Reds to the title before riding off into the sunset?
Ange ball needs refining
15 - Tottenham have fallen 1-0 behind in 15 Premier League home games in 2024, the most ever by a side in a single calendar year in the competition. Recurring. pic.twitter.com/1DkYA1E1wa
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 29, 2024
Spurs have had a hugely disappointing 2024, with their poor form in the second half of last season carrying over.
Granted they have defensive injuries right now, but their bad habits just aren't conducive to any type of success.
Like father, like son
Liam Delap opened the scoring for @IpswichTown against Chelsea, 15 years after his father Rory did the same for @StokeCity! pic.twitter.com/S3VV0W3JrE
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 31, 2024
Nearly 16 years on from his dad sticking one past Chelsea, Liam Delap opened the scoring in Ipswich's stunning 2-0 win over the Blues at Portman Road that breathes new life into their survival bid.
Forest starting to dream
What a way to end 2024. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YGOvZHFck3
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) December 29, 2024
Nottingham Forest started 2024 battling relegation, but amazingly end it in second place behind Liverpool after putting together a run not seen in near-three decades.
A top four finish should be a realistic aim for the new year. Take a bow, one and all.
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