The Premier League is renowned for its exciting moments and record-breaking achievements. Here are 10 facts about the league that seem unbelievable but are true:
- Gareth Bale’s Return Without Silverware
After leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid and winning multiple trophies, Gareth Bale’s first trophyless season came when he returned to Tottenham on loan for the 2020-21 season. - Eden Hazard’s Home Magic
During his seven-year spell at Chelsea, the club never lost a Premier League home game in which Eden Hazard scored. A perfect talisman at Stamford Bridge. - John Terry Outscores Iniesta
Chelsea legend John Terry, known for his defensive prowess, has scored more Premier League goals for Chelsea than Andres Iniesta managed for Barcelona in La Liga. - Gary Lineker’s Clean Record
Despite being a competitive striker, Gary Lineker went his entire career without ever receiving a yellow or red card. - Theo Walcott’s European Edge
A surprising statistic: Theo Walcott has scored more goals in the Champions League than superstars like Eden Hazard, Ronaldo Nazario, Alexis Sanchez, and David Villa. - Chelsea’s Unique European Double
Chelsea is the only club to have held both the Champions League and Europa League titles at the same time, winning the latter just days after the 2012-13 Champions League season ended. - Arsenal’s Anfield to Old Trafford Triumphs
Arsenal is the only club to have won the Premier League at some of England’s most iconic stadiums, including Anfield, White Hart Lane, Stamford Bridge, Old Trafford, and Highbury. - The Hat-Trick of Oddities
Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale, and Kevin Davies share the unique distinction of scoring a goal, providing an assist, and scoring an own goal all in the same Premier League match. - Steve Bruce’s Goal-Scoring Defender Feat
In the 1990/91 season, Manchester United defender Steve Bruce scored an incredible 19 goals in all competitions—an astonishing number for a center-back. - Balotelli’s Iconic Premier League Assist
Mario Balotelli only registered one assist in his entire Premier League career, but it was the most important one—setting up Sergio Aguero for his famous title-winning goal against Queens Park Rangers in 2012.
