Danny Welbeck scored 2 from just 3 shots on target against Villa.
Villa failed to make their chances count, firing 10 of their 13 shots in the game wide.
As well as grabbing a goal, Tom Cleverley put in a good shift in United’s midfield, completing 77 of his 82 passes in the game (93.9%). Only Chelsea's Michael Essien completed more this weekend.
Norwich misplaced the most passes this weekend of any side (137), while Swansea attempted the most (650).
Jonathan de Guzman was at the heart of Swansea’s control in midfield, attempting the most passes of any player this weekend (93). However his accuracy was slight off as he only completed 79.6% of them.
Bradley Johnson had a good game for the Canaries, making 5 interceptions.
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Hull 0-0 Stoke
Tom Huddlestone struggled to make an impact in proceedings, misplacing 24 passes in the game. Of outfield players this weekend, only Newcastle’s Mathieu Debuchy made more unsuccessful passes (27).
Ryan Shawcross repelled much of Hull’s attack, making 16 clearances for the Potters, 15 of which were headers. This was a high for a Premier League player this weekend.
Roberto Martinez’s side boasted the best passing accuracy of all the Premier League sides this weekend, with 87.33% of their passes finding the target.
As well as finding the net, Seamus Coleman was key to Everton regaining the ball, making 6 interceptions against the Cottagers.
Fulham mustered just 8 crosses (excluding corners), with only 2 finding their intended target.
Newcastle’s pass completion of 69% was their lowest in a Premier League home game this season and the lowest at home since Jan 2012 (67% v Man United).
Southampton completed the most long passes of the weekend (50).
Tim Krul’s distribution was hit and miss, with 15 of his 31 long passes finding their intended target.
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