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10 Interesting Stats from Premier League Matchday 28

1 – Shinji Kagawa became the first footballer from Asia to score a hat-trick in Premier League history. The Japanese produced three tidy finishes in Manchester United’s 4-0 win over Norwich City.

2 – Norwich City became the 2nd team Robin van Persie has faced twice in the Premier League this season and failed to score. Queens Park Rangers were the 1st.

2 – Julio Cesar became the first goalkeeper to be substituted twice this season.

5 – Chelsea have conceded just 5 goals in 8 Premier League games at Stamford Bridge under Rafa Benitez. The interim manager saw his side beat West Brom 1-0 on Saturday.

8 – Gareth Bale has scored the most Premier League goals in 2013.

10 – Aston Villa have lost all 10 games they have trailed at half-time.

13 – Manchester City have kept the most clean sheets through 28 games.

21 – Luis Suarez’s hat-trick versus Wigan Athletic saw the Uruguayan become the Premier League’s top scorer this season, overtaking Robin van Persie who failed to score against Norwich City.

200 – Tottenham’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday was Spurs’ 200th home win during the Premier League era.

210 – Tim Howard’s streak of 210 consecutive Premier League games for Everton came to an end on Saturday. Jan Mucha started for the Toffees instead, making his first English league appearance since joining David Moyes’ side after the 2010 World Cup.

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