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 eighth matchday of the 2025/26 Premier League produced 27 goals across ten matches, with drama unfolding at both ends of the table.
Arsenal opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League, while champions Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat in a 2-1 loss against Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Sunderland have matched their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign with 14 points from eight games after beating Wolves 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.
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) – 1.44
Openers (first goals): Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 0.66
Shots on target: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 2.17
Key passes: Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) – 1.67
Assists: Jack Grealish (Everton) – 0.65
Penalty goals: Jean Mateta (Palace) – 0.26
Successful dribbles: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – 5.67
Shots: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 3.73
Shots on post: Loum Tchaouna (Burnley) – 0.52
Interceptions: Murillo (Forest) – 7.02
Fouls: Sasa Lukic (Fulham) – 3.24
Fouls won: Jack Grealish (Everton) – 3.71
Cards: Casemiro (Manchester United) – 1.07
Successful crosses: Hugo Bueno (Wolves) – 3.05
Saves: Martin Dubravka (Burnley) – 3.8
Saves/Goals conceded: David Raya (Arsenal) – 5.33
Aerial duels won: D. Ballard (Sunderland) – 6.73
Clean sheets (%): David Raya (Arsenal) – 62.5%
Winners (decisive goals): Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) – 0.31
Successful passes: William Saliba (Arsenal) – 69.08
