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 second matchday of the Premier League 2025/26 season saw 28 goals scored across ten matches, with Chelsea’s crushing 5-1 win over West Ham topping the charts for most goals in a single fixture.
Arsenal were far more convincing in a 5-0 demolition of Leeds, but Spurs produced the performance of the weekend as they eased to a 2-0 win at Manchester City.
These early-season statistics provide a snapshot of who is already leading in key areas, setting benchmarks for the weeks to come.
Top performers by statistic (per 90 minutes)
Goals: Timber (Arsenal) – 2.17
Openers (first goals): Timber (Arsenal) – 1.08
Shots on target: Matheus Cunha (Man United) – 2.78
Key passes: Bruno Fernandes (Man United) – 2.78
Assists: Jack Grealish (Everton) – 1.65
Penalty goals: Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal) – 0.6
Successful dribbles: Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) – 8.18
Shots: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) – 6.56
Shots on post: Mitoma (Brighton) – 0.52
Interceptions: Damsgaard (Brentford) – 8.74
Fouls: Sasa Lukic (Fulham) – 4.55
Fouls won: Omar Marmoush (Man City) – 3.79
Cards: Tim Iroegbunam (Everton) – 1.26
Successful crosses: Hoever (Wolves) – 3.24
Saves: David Raya (Arsenal) – 4.11
Saves/Goals conceded: Jordan Pickford (Everton) – 7
Aerial duels won: Van Dijk (Liverpool) – 10
Clean sheets (%): Marco Bizot (Aston Villa) – 100%
Winners (decisive goals): Ouattara (Brentford) – 1.07
Successful passes: Adarabioyo (Chelsea) – 75.6
