2.64 The average number of goals scored per Premier League game since it began in 1992.

5 The number of clubs to have played only one season in the Premier League. Blackpool, Barnsley, Burnley, Cardiff City and Swindon Town were all relegated in their first season. Burnley will drop from that list when they take part in the coming campaign.

7 The number of clubs who have been in the Premier League for every year since it began in 1992. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton and Aston Villa.

7 The number of Premier League medals won by Roy Keane and Denis Irwin. They hold the joint record of the most Premier League winner's medals won by Irish players. John O'Shea is next with five winner's medals to his name.

21 The number of times Manchester United have finished in the Premier League's top three, more than any other club.

22 The number of trophies won by Manchester United since the Premier League began, the most won by any club – 13 Premier Leagues, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions Leagues.

28 The number of Liverpool's Premier League games shown live on TV last season, they were shown more than any other club. They earned €27.7m from their TV appearances.

46 The number of clubs to have played in the Premier League since it began in 1992.

100 The record number of goals conceded by any club in one season – Swindon Town's goalkeeper won't remember that season with much fondness.

103 The record number of goals scored by any club in one season, Chelsea hold that record. Manchester City are second with 102 goals.

193 The number of different managers to have managed in the Premier League.

201 The number of players who have won the Premier League.

260 The number of goals scored by Alan Shearer, the Premier League record. The nearest current player to the record is Wayne Rooney with 173 Premier League goals. If the 28-year-old stays in England and continues his scoring average, he could beat the record. Ireland captain Robbie Keane is 12th on the all-time list with 126 goals.

269 The number of hat-tricks scored in the Premier League since it began. Alan Shearer has scored the most hat-tricks with 11 while Liverpool are the club who have scored the most hat-tricks with 36. Luis Suarez is the only player to have scored three hat-tricks against the same opposition. Norwich City will be glad to see the back of him!

421 The number of Premier League winner's medals that have been awarded. Ryan Giggs has won the most with 13.

848 The record number of games played in the Premier League by a single club. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton, Aston Villa have all been in the Premier League for every season and have played 848 games each.

1,323 The number of red cards issued in the Premier League since it began in 1992 (Blackburn Rovers have received the most red cards with 75).

1,527 The number of foreign players who have played in the Premier League since it began – 97 different countries have been represented in the Premier League across 46 clubs. Chelsea have had the most with 188 foreign players having played for the club, while France is top of the list in terms of countries – 169 French players have played in the Premier League.

*NB foreign players are considered outside the British Isles, including Ireland

1,656 The number of penalties awarded in the Premier League since it began. 1,408 have been scored, while 248 have been missed – 187 of those missed were saved by the goalkeeper.

8,606 The numbers of matches played in the Premier League since it started in 1992.

22,703 The number of goals scored in the Premier League. There were 1,052 goals scored last season.

14m Well, 13,944,100 be precise. The number of people who attended live Premier League games last season – just under 14 million!

€1.56m The amount of prize money earned per place in the Premier League. Last season, 20th-placed Cardiff City earned this amount, with champions Manchester City earning €31.2m in prize money

€3.7bn The amount of money Sky and BT Sport have to pay for the rights to show live Premier League games between 2013-2016. Another €2.9bn will come in from foreign TV broadcasters for rights.

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