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5 Shocking Stats In The 2021/2022 Premier League Season You Did Not Know

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Here are five shocking stats garnered in the recently concluded 2021/2022 Premier League football season.

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Premier League Champions Manchester City

The late match day dramatics of the 2021/2022 Premier League season reminded us what football is all about; however, it is important to know that there are shocking stats that also defined the 2021/2022 season.

We combined a list of the top five unbelievable stats that defined the 2021/2022 Premier League season.

Who Conceded More Goals Than Relegated Burnley In The 2021/2022 Season?

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Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (R) reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

As shocking as this stat might sound, it is actually the truth. The Red Devils; Manchester United ended the 2021/2022 Premier League season with a goal difference of 0. Manchester United had conceded a total of 57 goals at the end of the season, which was more than that of the recently relegated Burnley, who conceded 53 goals.

This is the worst goal statistics for Manchester United compared to a relegated side since their poor outing in the 1978/1979 Premier League season, where they conceded a total of 63 goals. Manchester United also conceded 8 goals to the recently relegated sides in the Premier League (Burnley, Watford and Norwich). They had the second worse record after Everton conceded 11 goals.

Who Set A New Half-Time Record In The 2021/2022 Premier League Season?

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Chelsea Players

Thomas Tuchel's men in the last game against Watford in the 2021/2022 season set a new half-time record of not losing a single game out of all 38 played at half-time. Chelsea recorded 15 wins, and 23 draws at half-time in the 2021/2022 season.

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea proved to be a tough nut to crack in the first half of all 38 games played in the 2021/2022 season. The Blues would be looking to improve on this record in the 2022/2023 football season.

Who Lost More Points From Winning Positions In The 2021/2022 Premier league Season?

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Southampton FC

At the end of the 2021/2022 season, statistics indicate that Southampton had lost more games from a winning position than any other side in the Premier League. Ralph Hasenhüttl's men dropped a record of 29 points from winning position as his side surrendered a lead in 12 matches picking up 7 Draws and 5 Losses.

This takes their tally of dropped points in the last two seasons to a shocking total of 52 points, which is more than that of Newcastle, who had to fight their way out of relegation.

Who Had The Worst Home Record In The 2021/2022 Premier League Season?

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Watford FC

With just 8 points picked at home, Watford had the worst home record in the 2021/2022 Premier League season. Vicarage Road had been in shambles at the end of the Premier League season as the Hornets conceded a staggering amount of 46 goals which is the worst home record since Chelsea and Newcastle's poor home form in the 1960/1961 season.

Watford also became the first Premier League side to lose 11 consecutive games at home in the Premier League.

Who Fielded The Youngest Team In The 2021/2022 Premier League Season?

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Arsenal Players

Although the dream of securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League ahead of the 2022/2023 football season had failed, Arsenal actually had much to be proud of as they finished in the top half of the league table after taking a nose dive into the relegation zone.

Mikel Arteta's men were also the youngest side in the 2021/2022 Premier League season as the average age of the squad had been just 24 years and 308 days.

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