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3 - Liverpool conceded a 90th-minute winning goal for the third time in the Premier League this season – their most ever in a single campaign in the competition. Heartache.
January 24, 2026 at 7:35 PM
3 - Liverpool conceded a 90th-minute winning goal for the third time in the Premier League this season – their most ever in a single campaign in the competition. Heartache.
5 - No player has scored more goals from outside the box for Premier League clubs in all competitions this season than Dominik Szoboszlai (5, level with Phil Foden). Marksman.
January 24, 2026 at 7:15 PM
5 - No player has scored more goals from outside the box for Premier League clubs in all competitions this season than Dominik Szoboszlai (5, level with Phil Foden). Marksman.
8 - All eight of Omar Marmoush's Premier League goals have been scored at the Etihad Stadium - the most goals by any player in Premier League history with 100% coming at the same ground. Home.
January 24, 2026 at 3:15 PM
8 - All eight of Omar Marmoush's Premier League goals have been scored at the Etihad Stadium - the most goals by any player in Premier League history with 100% coming at the same ground. Home.
7 - Arsenal have won seven successive UEFA Champions League games for the first time in their history; only Manchester City (10 in March 2024) have enjoyed a longer winning run in the competition among English sides. Heaven.
January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
7 - Arsenal have won seven successive UEFA Champions League games for the first time in their history; only Manchester City (10 in March 2024) have enjoyed a longer winning run in the competition among English sides. Heaven.
4 - Tottenham Hotspur have won all four of their UEFA Champions League games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season. It’s twice as many wins as they have managed in 11 home Premier League matches in 2025-26 (2). Respite.
January 20, 2026 at 10:08 PM
4 - Tottenham Hotspur have won all four of their UEFA Champions League games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season. It’s twice as many wins as they have managed in 11 home Premier League matches in 2025-26 (2). Respite.
5 - Dominic Solanke is only the fifth player to score on his UEFA Champions League debut for Tottenham Hotspur, and second Englishman, after Peter Crouch in September 2010 against Werder Bremen. Famous.
January 20, 2026 at 8:44 PM
5 - Dominic Solanke is only the fifth player to score on his UEFA Champions League debut for Tottenham Hotspur, and second Englishman, after Peter Crouch in September 2010 against Werder Bremen. Famous.
2 - Rodri made his 249th start for Manchester City in all competitions tonight, but this is only the second time he has ever lost two of those starts in a row, after January/February 2020 against Man Utd and Spurs. Turn-up.
January 20, 2026 at 7:38 PM
2 - Rodri made his 249th start for Manchester City in all competitions tonight, but this is only the second time he has ever lost two of those starts in a row, after January/February 2020 against Man Utd and Spurs. Turn-up.
6 - Sides to take a 3+ goal UEFA Champions League lead against Manchester City:
Bayern Munich - October 2013
Barcelona - October 2016
Liverpool - April 2018
Sporting CP - November 2024
Real Madrid - February 2025
🆕Bodø/Glimt - January 2026
Astounding.
Bayern Munich - October 2013
Barcelona - October 2016
Liverpool - April 2018
Sporting CP - November 2024
Real Madrid - February 2025
🆕Bodø/Glimt - January 2026
Astounding.
January 20, 2026 at 7:05 PM
6 - Sides to take a 3+ goal UEFA Champions League lead against Manchester City:
Bayern Munich - October 2013
Barcelona - October 2016
Liverpool - April 2018
Sporting CP - November 2024
Real Madrid - February 2025
🆕Bodø/Glimt - January 2026
Astounding.
Bayern Munich - October 2013
Barcelona - October 2016
Liverpool - April 2018
Sporting CP - November 2024
Real Madrid - February 2025
🆕Bodø/Glimt - January 2026
Astounding.
2 - Kasper Høgh has scored two goals in the first 24 minutes - the earliest a player has scored two UEFA Champions League goals against Man City since Son Heung-min in April 2019 (10 minutes). Stunned.
January 20, 2026 at 6:16 PM
2 - Kasper Høgh has scored two goals in the first 24 minutes - the earliest a player has scored two UEFA Champions League goals against Man City since Son Heung-min in April 2019 (10 minutes). Stunned.
24y 84d - Manchester City's average age of their starting XI against Bodø/Glimt (24y 84d) is their youngest ever in a UEFA Champions League match. Youthful.
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
24y 84d - Manchester City's average age of their starting XI against Bodø/Glimt (24y 84d) is their youngest ever in a UEFA Champions League match. Youthful.
14 - In nine Premier League matches this weekend, there have been just 14 goals - the fewest on a Saturday/Sunday with 9+ games in the competition since 15/16 October 2022 (13 in 9 games). Fatigue.
January 18, 2026 at 6:57 PM
14 - In nine Premier League matches this weekend, there have been just 14 goals - the fewest on a Saturday/Sunday with 9+ games in the competition since 15/16 October 2022 (13 in 9 games). Fatigue.
2 - Antoine Semenyo is the first player to score in both of his first two appearances for Manchester City in all competitions since Emmanuel Adebayor in August 2009. Flying.
January 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM
2 - Antoine Semenyo is the first player to score in both of his first two appearances for Manchester City in all competitions since Emmanuel Adebayor in August 2009. Flying.
10 - Manchester City are the first English top-flight side to score 10+ goals in a match in any competition since Liverpool beat Fulham 10-0 in the League Cup in September 1986, and first to do so in the FA Cup since Tottenham Hotspur beat Crewe 13-2 in February 1960. Rampage.
January 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
10 - Manchester City are the first English top-flight side to score 10+ goals in a match in any competition since Liverpool beat Fulham 10-0 in the League Cup in September 1986, and first to do so in the FA Cup since Tottenham Hotspur beat Crewe 13-2 in February 1960. Rampage.
1+1 - Antoine Semenyo is the first player to both score and assist a goal on his Manchester City debut in all competitions since Sergio Agüero against Swansea in August 2011. Running.
January 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
1+1 - Antoine Semenyo is the first player to both score and assist a goal on his Manchester City debut in all competitions since Sergio Agüero against Swansea in August 2011. Running.
2 - Exeter City are the first side to score two own goals in an FA Cup match since Hartlepool v Stoke in January 2023, and first against a Premier League opponent since Brighton v Liverpool in February 2012. Misfortune.
January 10, 2026 at 3:54 PM
2 - Exeter City are the first side to score two own goals in an FA Cup match since Hartlepool v Stoke in January 2023, and first against a Premier League opponent since Brighton v Liverpool in February 2012. Misfortune.
0 - Everton are only the second top-flight side to lose an FA Cup penalty shootout without scoring any of their penalties in that shootout, after Blackburn against Sunderland in February 2003. Tame.
January 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM
0 - Everton are only the second top-flight side to lose an FA Cup penalty shootout without scoring any of their penalties in that shootout, after Blackburn against Sunderland in February 2003. Tame.
1909 - Macclesfield are the first non-league team to eliminate the FA Cup holders since Crystal Palace knocked out Wolves in the 1908-09 first round. Fairytale.
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
1909 - Macclesfield are the first non-league team to eliminate the FA Cup holders since Crystal Palace knocked out Wolves in the 1908-09 first round. Fairytale.
2 - Macclesfield are the first non-league team to score twice in an FA Cup match against a Premier League side since Kettering Town vs Fulham in January 2009, and first against the holders since Runcorn vs Preston in 1939. Magic.
January 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
2 - Macclesfield are the first non-league team to score twice in an FA Cup match against a Premier League side since Kettering Town vs Fulham in January 2009, and first against the holders since Runcorn vs Preston in 1939. Magic.
1987 - Jørgen Stand Larsen is the first Wolves player to score an FA Cup hat-trick since Steve Bull against Cheltenham Town in November 1987. Awaited.
January 10, 2026 at 1:34 PM
1987 - Jørgen Stand Larsen is the first Wolves player to score an FA Cup hat-trick since Steve Bull against Cheltenham Town in November 1987. Awaited.
2003 - Paul Dawson is the first non-league player to score an FA Cup goal against the holders since Rocky Baptiste for Farnborough against Arsenal in January 2003. Shock.
January 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
2003 - Paul Dawson is the first non-league player to score an FA Cup goal against the holders since Rocky Baptiste for Farnborough against Arsenal in January 2003. Shock.
3 - Leeds United against Newcastle tonight is only the sixth time ever that a side has taken the lead on three separate occasions in a Premier League match but gone on to lose, and first since Leeds again against Tottenham Hotspur in November 2022. Repeat.
January 7, 2026 at 10:29 PM
3 - Leeds United against Newcastle tonight is only the sixth time ever that a side has taken the lead on three separate occasions in a Premier League match but gone on to lose, and first since Leeds again against Tottenham Hotspur in November 2022. Repeat.
102 - Harvey Barnes 102nd-minute goal for Newcastle against Leeds (101:48) is the latest winner on record (from 2006-07) scored in a Premier League match. Bedlam.
January 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
102 - Harvey Barnes 102nd-minute goal for Newcastle against Leeds (101:48) is the latest winner on record (from 2006-07) scored in a Premier League match. Bedlam.
4 - Brighton's Fabian Hürzeler remains unbeaten against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in the Premier League (W2 D2) - becoming the first ever manager to avoid defeat in each of his first four top-flight meetings with the Spaniard. Impressive.
January 7, 2026 at 9:56 PM
4 - Brighton's Fabian Hürzeler remains unbeaten against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in the Premier League (W2 D2) - becoming the first ever manager to avoid defeat in each of his first four top-flight meetings with the Spaniard. Impressive.
95 - Timed at 94:40, Antoine Semenyo has scored Bournemouth's second-latest ever winning goal in a Premier League match, after Luis Sinisterra v Everton in August 2024 (95:37). Curtain.
January 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
95 - Timed at 94:40, Antoine Semenyo has scored Bournemouth's second-latest ever winning goal in a Premier League match, after Luis Sinisterra v Everton in August 2024 (95:37). Curtain.
9 - Tonight is the ninth time that Everton have been given two red cards in a Premier League game - the most of any side. Discipline.
January 7, 2026 at 9:20 PM
9 - Tonight is the ninth time that Everton have been given two red cards in a Premier League game - the most of any side. Discipline.