Premier League stats of the season

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Newcastle secured 10th with the lowest points total in history. AFP

As the Premier League came to its conclusion on Sunday, we take a look at some of the intriguing statistics of this year's campaign.

In a season where runaway champions Manchester City broke numerous league records and West Brom were relegated on the same day their interim coach won Manager of the Month, there has been plenty of interesting statistics on offer. 

City became the first team to attempt over 1,000 passes in a game but it was Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka who set a new record for the most in a season (3,117).

Alternatively, Newcastle secured tenth place in the league with the lowest points tally (44), beating West Brom's haul of 45 from last year.

Mohamed Salah became the first player to score 32 goals in a season whilst Harry Kane's 30 meant that two players broke 30+ for the first time in the division's history. 

In addition, on just the third occasion in the Premier League, all three promoted teams avoided relegation, with Newcastle finishing in 10th, Brighton in 15th and Huddersfield Town in 16th.  

 

 

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