Wayne Rooney’s Manchester City hoodoo, Olivier Giroud’s century and Liverpool’s bogey team… seven incredible stats ahead of this weekend’s Premier League
All of the remarkable trends and facts to keep an eye out for ahead of the second round of fixtures in the 2017-18 season
THE 2017-18 Premier League season kicked-off with a bang just a week away with goals galore.
Arsenal's thrilling, late 4-3 win over Leicester and Liverpool's frustrating 3-3 draw with Watford in the opening two games truly set the tone.
But now, it's time to put the past behind us and move on the game-week two.
And there are some thrilling looking encounters to sink your teeth into.
From Swansea's clash against Manchester United and the Gunners' trip to Stoke on Saturday, to Chelsea's trip to Wembley to take on Tottenham it's set to be a thrilling weekend.
But what have we got to look forward to? Check out these seven incredible facts and stats ahead of the next round of games...
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1. MAUR DERBIES, PLEASE - Tottenham vs Chelsea
TOTTENHAM go into their first Premier League game at Wembley against Chelsea full of confidence.
Spurs have never lost a top flight London derby at home under Mauricio Pochettino, winning nine and drawing four of their 13 encounters.
However, Chelsea will be out to avenge their shock opening day loss at the hands of Burnley.
The Blues haven’t suffered a defeat in both of their opening two games to a league season since 1973-74... with one of those against, you guessed it, the Clarets.
2. IN ROUD HEALTH - Stoke vs Arsenal
WHEN Olivier Giroud found the net late on to gift Arsenal a crucial win over Leicester last Friday, he notched his 99th goal for the club.
Now, in taking on Stoke this weekend, he will aim to get his 100th... in doing so, he'll become the 19th Gunner to achieve the feat.
Meanwhile, Peter Crouch will look to continue his glorious form against Arsenal.
The ex-England international has scored more goals against the Gunners than anyone else with nine and has scored in his two games against the Londoners at the bet365 Stadium.
3. ROO'D HAVE THOUGHT IT? - Man City vs Everton
AMAZINGLY, Wayne Rooney's last away appearance for Everton was against Manchester City - the Toffees' opponents this weekend.
They lost that game 5-1...
However, City lost their last Premier League outing with Everton 4-0 - Pep Guardiola's heaviest ever home defeat as a manager.
4. SWAN DIVE - Swansea vs Man United
SWANSEA go into their game against Manchester United, knowing they need to improve defensively.
The Swans have failed to keep a clean sheet in ANY of their clashes against the Red Devils.
That run stands at an incredible 12 games now...
5. SOARING EAGLES - Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
CRYSTAL PALACE were thumped by Premier League new-boys Huddersfield in their first game under Frank de Boer.
But they can go into their game with Liverpopl at Anfield full of confidence - despite missing Wilfried Zaha through injury.
In fact, the Eagles are looking to become the first side to win four consecutive top-flight games against Liverpool at Anfield since Arsenal in December 1935.
6. ALL SQUARE - Bournemouth vs Watford
PUT your money on a draw when Watford take on Bournemouth this weekend...
That's because every match the two have ever played in the Premier League has ended in a stalemate.
Only one top flight fixture has been been a draw the first five times... Wolves and Leicester from 1932 to 1934.
7. SAINTS THE SINNERS - Southampton vs West Ham
SOUTHAMPTON have been on an horrendous run at home recently.
In fact, going back to last season, the Saints have failed to score in their last SIX games at St Mary's.
Only Man City have endured a longer goalless run - back in 2007 - with eight games.