Premier League 2018/19: 5 statistics from matchday 5

Modified Sep 16, 2018 09:33 GMT

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#2 Liverpool and Chelsea extend 100% record to 5 matches

Liverpool and Chelsea are the only teams with 100% record after Watford were beaten by Manchester United. (Image Courtesy: B/R Football)

For the first time in the Premier League history, two teams have had such a bright start to their seasons. Few teams have had an unbeaten and 100% starts to their season before, but never before have two teams managed that in the same season simultaneously.

Both Liverpool and Chelsea have made history this season and set a record as the two teams to have 100% record even after 5 league games simultaneously. This start has been the best for the Reds since 1990.

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