47 - Jens Lehmann holds the record for longest unbeaten start to a @premierleague career, not losing any of his fir… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… 11 hours ago

4 - Frank de Boer is the only manager in Eredivisie history to win four consecutive titles, doing so in his first f… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… 13 hours ago

91 – Since the start of the 2013/14 season, Alexandre Lacazette has scored more goals in Ligue 1 than any other pla… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… 16 hours ago

3⃣5⃣ - On this day 35 years ago Germany and Austria featured in a scandal game in Gijon at the @FIFAWorldCup 1982.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… 25 Jun

20/9 - In head to head matches between the top six sides, Liverpool won the most points (20), while Arsenal won the fewest (9). Contrast. 25 Jun

1 – Josh Harrop is one of four players to score on his only @premierleague appearance (Aidan Newhouse, Chris David… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… 24 Jun

49 - Both Nolberto Solano and Gary McAllister finished their careers with 49 @premierleague goals. Frustrating. https://t.co/yGk2QYOmRr 24 Jun

9 - Mauricio Pellegrino led Alaves to 9th place in the 2016-17 La Liga season; their highest finish in the top-flig… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… 23 Jun

1 – Don’t forget to follow @OptaJonny ahead of the first @lionsofficial Test against the All Blacks tomorrow. Pride. 23 Jun

50 - Jose Mourinho reached 50 @premierleague wins faster than any other manager, doing so in just 63 games. Special. https://t.co/TtnSJZwnq6 23 Jun

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In the last 12 months, Opta has collected

  • 139,297

    Football goals scored

  • 79,466

    Yellow cards given

  • 5,589

    Red cards given

  • 18,827

    Wickets taken

  • 7,324

    Rugby Union tries scored

  • 3,549

    Rugby League tries scored

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