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 eleventh matchday of the 2025/26 Premier League saw 33 goals across the ten games, with many surprises at both the top and bottom of the table.
Manchester City made a significant statement in the Premier League title race, beating troubled champions Liverpool to take advantage of a stumble by leaders Arsenal.
City trail Arsenal by just four points and, with Doku and Haaland in red-hot form, another title charge is brewing at the Etihad Stadium.
Estevao has been Chelsea’s stand-out performer in the first half of the season and he delivered another influential cameo in Saturday’s 3-0 win against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest beat relegation rivals Leeds 3-1 to secure the first Premier League victory of Sean Dyche’s reign.
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) – 1.36
Openers (first goals): Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 0.63
Shots on target: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 2.26
Key passes: Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) – 1.46
Assists: Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) – 0.49
Penalty goals: Igor Thiago (Brentford) – 0.22
Successful dribbles: Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) – 6.75
Shots: Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) – 3.73
Shots on post: Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) – 0.34
Interceptions: Murilo (Nottingham Forest) – 7.43
Fouls: Sasa Lukic (Fulham) – 3.49
Fouls won: Jack Grealish (Everton) – 3.16
Cards: Casemiro (Manchester United) – 0.68
Successful crosses: Hugo Bueno (Wolves) – 2.56
Saves: Martin Dubravka (Burnley) – 3.89
Saves/Goals conceded: Robin Roefs (Sunderland) – 4
Aerial duels won: Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) – 5.66
Clean sheets (%): David Raya (Arsenal) – 63.6%
Winners (decisive goals): Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 0.21
Successful passes: William Saliba (Arsenal) – 72.13
