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100 – Unai Emery could win his 100th Premier League game as a manager this weekend in what will be his 196th game in charge. Can you name the eight managers to reach 100 wins in fewer games? Teaser. #OptaQuiz

100 – Unai Emery could win his 100th Premier League game as a manager this weekend in what will be his 196th game in charge. Can you name the eight managers to reach 100 wins in fewer games? Teaser. #OptaQuiz

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5 - Harry Kane is just the fifth player to win both the Ballon d'Or and European Golden Shoe in the same season after Lionel Messi (3), Cristiano Ronaldo (2), Ronaldo and Gerd Müller. Famous.

5 - Harry Kane is just the fifth player to win both the Ballon d'Or and European Golden Shoe in the same season after Lionel Messi (3), Cristiano Ronaldo (2), Ronaldo and Gerd Müller. Famous.

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3 - Bournemouth have scored 3+ goals in each of their last three Premier League trips to Manchester United (W2 D1), only Liverpool (5), Manchester City (4) and Tottenham Hotspur (4) have scored 3+ goals in more different visits to Old Trafford in the competition. Fond.

3 - Bournemouth have scored 3+ goals in each of their last three Premier League trips to Manchester United (W2 D1), only Liverpool (5), Manchester City (4) and Tottenham Hotspur (4) have scored 3+ goals in more different visits to Old Trafford in the competition. Fond.

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38.5% - João Pedro has scored with five of his 13 shots in the Premier League so far this season (38.5%); it's the best shot conversion rate of any player with at least five shots taken. Lethal.

38.5% - João Pedro has scored with five of his 13 shots in the Premier League so far this season (38.5%); it's the best shot conversion rate of any player with at least five shots taken. Lethal.

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3.1 - Since a goalless draw between Liverpool and Manchester City in October 2018, the 15 subsequent meetings in the Premier League have seen 46 goals scored, averaging 3.1 per game. Feverish.

3.1 - Since a goalless draw between Liverpool and Manchester City in October 2018, the 15 subsequent meetings in the Premier League have seen 46 goals scored, averaging 3.1 per game. Feverish.

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1 – Manchester United have won just one of their last nine away games in the UEFA Champions League (D3 L5), while they’ve kept just one clean sheet in their previous 14 matches on the road in the competition. Jettison.

1 – Manchester United have won just one of their last nine away games in the UEFA Champions League (D3 L5), while they’ve kept just one clean sheet in their previous 14 matches on the road in the competition. Jettison.

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0.09 & 0.07 - Manchester United (0.09) and Tottenham Hotspur (0.07) rank 17th and 20th respectively in the Premier League this season for xG per shot. Shy.

0.09 & 0.07 - Manchester United (0.09) and Tottenham Hotspur (0.07) rank 17th and 20th respectively in the Premier League this season for xG per shot. Shy.

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5 - Only in December 2022 (10) and December 2025 (7) have Arsenal enjoyed a longer winning streak at home under Mikel Arteta in the Premier League than their ongoing run of five. Comforts.

5 - Only in December 2022 (10) and December 2025 (7) have Arsenal enjoyed a longer winning streak at home under Mikel Arteta in the Premier League than their ongoing run of five. Comforts.

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7 - Christos Tzolis was directly involved in seven shots for Arsenal against Coventry, attempting four and setting up three, the most of any player in the game. Spartan.

7 - Christos Tzolis was directly involved in seven shots for Arsenal against Coventry, attempting four and setting up three, the most of any player in the game. Spartan.

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100 - Only Harry Kane has more goals (102) and goal involvements (121) across Europe's big five leagues in all competitions than Kylian Mbappé since his Real Madrid debut in August 2024 (100 - 89 goals, 11 assists). Centurion.

100 - Only Harry Kane has more goals (102) and goal involvements (121) across Europe's big five leagues in all competitions than Kylian Mbappé since his Real Madrid debut in August 2024 (100 - 89 goals, 11 assists). Centurion.

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08:42 - Alexander Isak's brace against Ipswich Town on MD3 (08:42) is the earliest brace in a Premier League game since Jarrod Bowen's against Brentford in February 2024 (06:15). Rapid.

08:42 - Alexander Isak's brace against Ipswich Town on MD3 (08:42) is the earliest brace in a Premier League game since Jarrod Bowen's against Brentford in February 2024 (06:15). Rapid.

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147 - Since his Premier League debut in February 2020, Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in 147 top-flight goals (74 goals, 73 assists), including three goals and an assist at the weekend. That's more than any other player currently in the division. Proliferant.

147 - Since his Premier League debut in February 2020, Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in 147 top-flight goals (74 goals, 73 assists), including three goals and an assist at the weekend. That's more than any other player currently in the division. Proliferant.

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1 - Manchester United have lost their opening home match of a UEFA Champions League campaign only once before (W18 D6), though it came in their most recent season against Galatasaray in 2023-24 (2-3). Straightforward.

1 - Manchester United have lost their opening home match of a UEFA Champions League campaign only once before (W18 D6), though it came in their most recent season against Galatasaray in 2023-24 (2-3). Straightforward.

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12 – Only Bayern Munich in November 2023 (17) have enjoyed a longer winning run of UEFA Champions League group games than Arsenal’s ongoing run of 12. Consistency.

12 – Only Bayern Munich in November 2023 (17) have enjoyed a longer winning run of UEFA Champions League group games than Arsenal’s ongoing run of 12. Consistency.

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2 - Only two players have ever scored a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Geoff Hurst in 1966 and 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé in 2022. Ahead of today's final, 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi (8) trails 🇫🇷 Mbappé (10) by two goals in the 2026 Golden Boot race. Surely?

2 - Only two players have ever scored a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Geoff Hurst in 1966 and 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé in 2022. Ahead of today's final, 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi (8) trails 🇫🇷 Mbappé (10) by two goals in the 2026 Golden Boot race. Surely?

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17 - No player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup created more chances from open play than Leandro Trossard. See our video below for an insight on each player to make Opta's team of the tournament. XI.

17 - No player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup created more chances from open play than Leandro Trossard. See our video below for an insight on each player to make Opta's team of the tournament. XI.

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5 - Erling Haaland is aiming to become the first European player to score in his first five World Cup apps since Gerd Müller in 1970. Ahead of two world class strikers meeting tomorrow, check out some of our insights in the video below. Juggernauts.

5 - Erling Haaland is aiming to become the first European player to score in his first five World Cup apps since Gerd Müller in 1970. Ahead of two world class strikers meeting tomorrow, check out some of our insights in the video below. Juggernauts.

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3 – Only Chelsea and Real Madrid (4 each) have more wins over Atlético de Madrid in the UEFA Champions League than Liverpool (W3 D2 L2). Anticipation.

3 – Only Chelsea and Real Madrid (4 each) have more wins over Atlético de Madrid in the UEFA Champions League than Liverpool (W3 D2 L2). Anticipation.

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57 - Of Erling Haaland's 300 top-flight club goals, 57 have come in the UEFA Champions League, more than any other player since his debut in the competition in September 2019. Continental.

57 - Of Erling Haaland's 300 top-flight club goals, 57 have come in the UEFA Champions League, more than any other player since his debut in the competition in September 2019. Continental.

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1986 - England's game against Mexico will be their first at the Azteca since the infamous 'hand of God' game vs Argentina at the 1986 World Cup. Altitude.

1986 - England's game against Mexico will be their first at the Azteca since the infamous 'hand of God' game vs Argentina at the 1986 World Cup. Altitude.

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593 - Today is Pep Guardiola's 593rd and final game at Manchester City, overtaking Les McDowall for most games in charge of the Citizens in their history. Fitting. #MCIAVL

593 - Today is Pep Guardiola's 593rd and final game at Manchester City, overtaking Les McDowall for most games in charge of the Citizens in their history. Fitting. #MCIAVL

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