The numbers game

From Mario Balotelli's strike to Robin Van Persie's goals, Standard Sport takes a look at some of the best stats from the sporting weekend.

Eight

Manchester United's win over Arsenal was their eighth Premier League victory in 11 away matches. Sir Alex Ferguson's side last managed that feat in 2006/07

Three

This is the third time Arsenal have lost three consecutive games in a row under Arsene Wenger, after their three-match losing streaks in December 2005 and March-April 2007

19

Robin Van Persie has now scored 19 goals this season, a personal best. The Dutch striker is on 99 career league goals after scoring 14 in Holland and 85 in England

Nine

Mario Balotelli has equalled his best goalscoring tally in a league season. He scored nine in 2009/10 for Inter Milan