Statistics

  • 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%.