As well as impressing in attack, Liverpool worked hard defensively, making 60 clearances, a weekend-high figure.
The Black Cats were eager to try their luck from distance, mustering a weekend-high 10 shots from long range, although only three were on target (and none ended in a goal).
Luis Suarez netted a brace from 5 unblocked shots; no player managed more this weekend.
Cardiff fired in 17 unblocked shots against Fulham, more than any other side this weekend.
Cardiff didn’t struggle to find time to shoot in Fulham’s area, registering 11 unblocked shots from inside the box – more than anyone else managed this weekend.
Fulham failed to deal with Cardiff’s aerial threat, allowing 6 headed efforts on goal – another weekend high.
The Hammers did their best to threaten the Hull goal from out wide, whipping in a weekend-high 30 crosses (excluding corners) with an impressive 20 of them finding a team-mate.
Despite not scoring, the east Londoners did get men into the opposition box, racking up a league-high 37 ball touches in the Hull box.
Hull hit the woodwork 3 times – the joint most in a Premier League fixture this season (Liverpool against Stoke being the other).
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Unlike most visitors to Old Trafford, West Brom mustered more shots (12 to 9) than their hosts.
While United were disappointing, Michael Carrick still did his best in midfield, racking up 103 passes, 94 of them accurate (both highs this weekend).
New signing Victor Anichebe produced an all-action performance at Old Trafford, racking up 12 flick-ons from balls played forward, more than any other player this weekend.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side won just 39.47% of their duels against Palace – the lowest figure recorded this weekend.
Ian Holloway’s side were goal-shy, failing to register a single unblocked shot from open play. This is the second time this season they’ve drawn a blank: they also did so in their last away game, at Manchester United.
Palace were unsuccessful with 109 passes (excl. crosses and corners) – the most of any side this weekend.
Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer, editor, trainer, muso, singer, actor and coach. He spent 14 years at FourFourTwo as the Global Digital Editor and continues to regularly contribute to the magazine and website, including major features on Euro 96, Subbuteo, Robert Maxwell and the inside story of Liverpool's 1990 title win. He is also a Bolton Wanderers fan.
