Messi's first in 753, Liverpool's surprising 1.6%, De Bruyne hits 100 -- the best stats from the weekend
By The Numbers brings you the best stats from the weekend's European football action.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
9-7-2, 4th in English Premier League
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Nicol: Liverpool running out of time to get it right (1:14)
What has happened to the reliability of Liverpool's front 3? (1:25)
Man United's title hopes boosted by draw at faltering Liverpool
Sunday's scoreless clash between two long-time rivals will do more for Man United's confidence than it will for the defending champions.
Michallik: Manchester United could have made a big statement (1:48)
Firmino 5/10 as misfiring Liverpool are held by Man United
Liverpool failed to capitalise at home against Man United, Roberto Firmino, and the Reds managing to direct just three of their 17 shots on goal.
Man United, Liverpool share points in 0-0 draw
Manchester United and Liverpool played out an entertaining 0-0 draw to see the spoils shared at Anfield on Sunday.
Klinsmann expects fascinating Liverpool vs. Man United matchup (0:47)
LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool could move for Leipzig's Konate
Liverpool are ready to bring in defensive backups in January, and RB Leipzig's Ibrahima Konate could be their man. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Solskjaer says Liverpool clash a reality check for Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Sunday's Premier League match at champions Liverpool will be a test of his team's title cred
Would a Man United win vs. Liverpool be an upset? (1:08)
Fernandes: I don't care about penalty comments
Bruno Fernandes has hit back at Jurgen Klopp's suggestion that Manchester United get too many penalties.
Stoney: Man Utd aren't picking up trophies in Jan.
Manchester United manager Casey Stoney has said that neither the men's or the women's team will win their respective league titles in January.
Ighalo: Man United losing to Liverpool not acceptable (1:13)
Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Tale of the tape, tactical battle, predictions
Liverpool vs. Man United is the biggest game this weekend, as the defending Premier League champions host the leaders. Who will come out on top?
Klopp: I'm not Sir Alex, I don't play mind games
Klopp presser
Solskjaer: Would be a 'shock' to beat Liverpool
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said his team are the underdogs heading into Sunday's top of the table clash with Liverpool.
Mark Clattenburg's 'astonishing' admissions of referee's impartiality (1:21)
Scholes: Man United's road to first title since 2013 begins at Liverpool
Table-toppers Man Utd travel to Liverpool on Sunday in a game which legend Paul Scholes believes could begin United's march to a 21st league title.
Premier League transfers on a budget: Affordable options for Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea and more
The January window isn't usually time to spend big, but top clubs all have serious needs. We break down some budget options for each team.
Klopp a hypocrite, his players dive too - ex-ref
Former referee Mark Clattenburg has called Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp a "hypocrite" over his penalty jibe and said his players also dive.
Solskjaer looks forward to table-topping test vs. Liverpool (0:31)
Salah gifts oxygen tanks to home village in Egypt
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has donated oxygen and an ambulance to his home village in order to help locals treat people suffering with COVID-19.
Crouch in trouble with in-laws after drawing Liverpool vs. Man United in FA Cup
Peter Crouch pitted his old team Liverpool against Man United when he made the FA Cup draw, landing him in trouble with his Merseyside in-laws.
2020-21 Prem Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | +10 | 37 |
| Manchester City | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | +16 | 35 |
| Leicester City | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | +12 | 35 |
| Liverpool | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | +16 | 34 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | +16 | 33 |
| Everton | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | +7 | 32 |
| Chelsea | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | +12 | 29 |
| Southampton | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 29 |
| West Ham United | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | +4 | 29 |
| Aston Villa | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | +13 | 26 |
| Arsenal | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | +1 | 24 |
| Leeds United | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | -4 | 23 |
| Crystal Palace | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | -11 | 23 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -8 | 22 |
| Newcastle United | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | -9 | 19 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -7 | 17 |
| Burnley | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -13 | 16 |
| Fulham | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -11 | 12 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -27 | 11 |
| Sheffield United | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | -22 | 5 |
2020-21 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference161st
Goals Scored371st
Assists215th
Goals Conceded21Tied-5th