As we step into a new year, the Premier League continues to surprise us with its unpredictable nature.
The year ended with some remarkable performances, including the Boxing Day miracle that saw Manchester United make a triumphant comeback against Aston Villa.
Rasmus Hojlund scored his first-ever Premier League goal for Manchester United, which helped the team secure a 3-2 victory after being down by two goals at halftime.
Another noteworthy moment was Darwin Nunez’s goal against Burnley, which broke his goal drought of 600 minutes.
Before we dive into the new year, let’s take a look back at some of the standout players from the previous matches.
Highest Goal Scorers
Erling Haaland, despite missing a few games due to an injury, topped the goal scorer’s chart with 14 goals.
Most Assists
Ollie Watkins was the most prolific regarding assists, with eight to his name.
Most Shots
Dominic Solanke made the most shots, with 70 attempts on goal.
Most Shots On Target
Haaland continued his stellar form with 31 shots on target.
Most Clean Sheets
Alisson Becker, Andre Onana, and Jordan Pickford were the goalkeepers with the most clean sheets (six each).
Most Goals Conceded
Wes Foderingham conceded the most goals (49).
Most Saves
Interestingly, Foderingham also made the most saves of any goalkeeper this season, with 89 shots stopped from going behind the goalpost.
Most Yellow Cards
On the disciplinary front, Nicolas Jackson, a Chelsea striker, along with Joao Palhinha of Wolves, received the most yellow cards (8 each).
Most Red Cards
Yves Bissouma and Oliver McBurnie both had two red cards, making them the players with the highest number of red cards.
Most Appearances
Finally, some players have started all 20 games in the Premier League, showcasing their consistency and dedication to their respective teams.
