Statistics

  • Drogba and Lampard Munich Punishers

    Didier Drogba has scored 2 goals in 2 games against Bayern Munich. Frank Lampard has 3 goals in as many games against the German club.

  • Mata lone Chelsea crosser

    Juan Mata leads Chelsea this season with 73 successful crosses (Premier League and Champions League), more than double the next highest total (Malouda - 33).

  • Bertrand's First League Start

    Bertrand's first ever Premier League start (vs Wigan): 89% (34/38) passing, 1 chance created, 2 crosses, 2 tackles. 3 interceptions.

  • United and City crash again

    On December 7th 2011 Manchester City and Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League. Exactly 100 days after both crashed out of the Europe League too.

  • Mata still leads Silva

    Juan Mata (79) leads the Premier League chances created, David Silva (75) is in second and has played in two more matches than Mata.

  • Torres goal and assist rates

    Fernando Torres averages a goal every 362 minutes this season for Chelsea and an assist every 227 minutes. He scores or assists every 139 minutes.

  • Ibrahimovic is a club success

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic has won 7 consecutive league title with clubs he has played on (Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan).

  • Borini equals Torres in goals

    Former Chelsea starlet Fabio Borini has as many goals for Roma this season (5) in 8 starts as Torres does in 19 starts for Chelsea.

  • Chelsea concede, Everton score late

    46% of the goals Everton have scored were in the final 15 minutes of games. Chelsea have allowed 38% of their goals in the final 15 minutes.

  • Chelsea spend big on managers

    Chelsea have spent approximately £64m on manager turnover in the past 4 years, this is equal to 25% of matchday revenue during this time.

  • Romeu pass accuracy king

    Oriol Romeu is still the most accurate passer this season for Chelsea, having completed 764 of his 830 pass attempts (92.4%). (PL&CL)

  • Mata is Chelsea key player

    Juan Mata leads Chelsea in: assists (10), chances created (80 - next best is 48), crosses (50), and through balls (13) (Premier League and Champions League).

  • Cahill has decent debut

    Gary Cahill in his Chelsea debut against United: 1 shot, 82% (18/22) passing, 4 interceptions, 1 block, 2 clearances.

  • Howard Webb streak continues

    Chelsea are now winless in 7 matches Howard Webb has officiated against Manchester Clubs (0 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses).

  • Lampard is still vital

    Despite starting only 20 matches this season in the Premier League and Champions League combined, Frank Lampard has been involved in 29.4% of Chelsea's goals in these competitions (10 goals, 5 assists).

  • Webb favors Manchester clubs?

    Chelsea's record against Manchester clubs when Howard Webb is the official: 0 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses.

  • Premier League chances created (1/26/12)

    Premier League chances created: 1) Mata (63) - 2) Silva (62) - 3) Bale (61) - 4) Murphy (56) - 5) Nani (55)

  • Reliable Cole for Chelsea

    Ashley Cole leads Chelsea in matches started (27), is 2nd is assists (7), and has a 90% (1293/1431) pass accuracy this season. One of the most reliable players for Chelsea!

  • Higuain clinical, Rooney isn't

    Gonzalo Higuain has scored 14 goals on only 36 shots this season. To compare, Wayne Rooney has scored 13 goals from 90 shots.

  • Chelsea target in Europe

    Chelsea target Willian's stats for Shakhtar in the Champions League this season: 6 starts, 1 goal, 16 shots, 9 chances created, 86% (232/270) passing, 10 take-ons.

  • Arsenal and Liverpool falter

    Arsenal and Liverpool have only obtained 1 point COMBINED from their last 3 matches. Chelsea are pulling away from them just by not playing terrible.

  • Chelsea have Norwich number

    Chelsea have won their last 5 meetings with Norwich in all competitions scoring at least three goals in each game.

  • Mata chances created leader

    Juan Mata leads not only Chelsea in chances created (60 - 71 if including the Champions League) but the Premier League with one more than David Silva and Gareth Bale (59 each).

  • Lampard still passes well

    In his last 5 Premier League games Frank Lampard has completed 89.6% (216/241) of his passes and 82.2% (83/101) of his passes in the final third.

  • Lampard and Mata Key Players

    Frank Lampard and Juan Mata have combined to score 29.4% of Chelsea's goals this season and have 31% of Chelsea's assists (Premier League and Champions League).

  • Lampard Top Chelsea Scorer

    Frank Lampard is the top goalscorer for Chelsea with 10 goals this season (Premier League & Champions League), he has 1 more goal than Sturridge and 4 more goals than Ramires and Drogba.

  • Ramires Top Tackler

    Despite playing recently on the right wing Ramires still leads Chelsea in tackles (68) and tackles per game (3.05).

  • Chelsea and Swansea pass accuracy

    Chelsea is tied with Swansea as the 5th most accurate passing team in Europe, completing 85.5% of their passes.

  • Final Ballon d'Or vote percentages

    Final Ballon d'Or votes: Messi 48%, Ronaldo 22%, Xavi 9%, Iniesta 6%, Rooney 2%, Suarez 1%, Forlan 1%, Eto'o 1%, Casillas 1%, Neymar 1%.