The Premier League delivered another action-packed weekend with several standout individual performances shaping round 36. Let’s examine the statistical highlights that defined these crucial fixtures.
Brentford’s victory over Ipswich featured yet another goal from Kevin Schade, who has now scored in three consecutive matches. With four non-penalty goals in his last five Premier League appearances, no player has been more prolific during this period.
Crystal Palace continued their impressive form with a 2-0 win against Tottenham, thanks to Eberechi Eze’s clinical double. The talented attacking midfielder has now scored four goals in his last three Premier League outings, bringing his season’s goal involvement tally to an impressive 15.
The thrilling 2-2 draw between Nottingham Forest and Leicester showcased Anthony Elanga’s creative abilities as he registered his 10th assist of the season—the 4th highest tally in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Chris Wood reached the 20-goal milestone, with only Mo Salah, Alexander Isak, and Erling Haaland finding the net more frequently this campaign.
Despite Fulham’s defeat to Everton, Harry Wilson produced a remarkable attacking display with eight shots—the highest of any Premier League player this weekend. This represents the joint second-highest shot count in a single Premier League game this season, with only Marmoush registering more.
Brighton’s victory over Wolves featured a tackling masterclass from Mats Wieffer, who made nine tackles. With 22 tackles in his last five appearances, only Wolves’ Andre has been more active in this period.
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham showed his combative side with three fouls against Everton, bringing his five-game total to 12—the joint-highest in the Premier League.