Reasons this Premier League season might create history as Opta statistics uncover remarkable patterns.
**Highlights: Gordon and Isak strike as Newcastle come from behind to beat Tottenham**
The Premier League is on the brink of setting a new record this season, and it’s a statistic that encapsulates the very essence of the competition.
This term has already delivered some remarkable matches, with drama unfolding across the league. Perhaps the most astonishing moment came in August when Bournemouth staged an incredible comeback, overturning a 2-0 deficit against Everton with just 87 minutes on the clock.
Then there was the Manchester derby, where Amad Diallo inspired Manchester United to victory despite trailing 1-0 late in the game.
And let’s not forget the electrifying Alexander Isak, who played a pivotal role as Newcastle United rallied to defeat Tottenham Hotspur in January.
A clear theme is emerging this season: comebacks are becoming the norm.
As it stands, the 2024/25 season is on track to record the highest number of comeback wins in Premier League history. According to Opta, there have been 49 comeback victories from 289 matches so far, representing a 17% ratio.
This trend appears to be no mere coincidence, as last season set the previous record.
**Season Statistics:**
– **2024/25:** 289 games, 49 comebacks (17%)
– **2023/24:** 380 games, 63 comebacks (16.6%)
– **2012/13:** 380 games, 59 comebacks (15.5%)
– **2020/21:** 380 games, 57 comebacks (15%)
– **2022/23:** 380 games, 57 comebacks (15%)
– **1999/00:** 380 games, 47 comebacks (12.4%)
– **2019/20:** 380 games, 47 comebacks (12.4%)
– **2003/04:** 380 games, 46 comebacks (12.1%)
– **2016/17:** 380 games, 46 comebacks (12.1%)
With 91 matches still to play this season, only 15 more comeback wins (15.4% of games) are needed to break the record.
So, which club has been the most adept at turning the tables in the 2024/25 season? Surprisingly, it’s a tie:
**Club Comeback Wins in 2024/25:**
– Manchester City: 5
– Newcastle United: 5
– Liverpool: 4
– Aston Villa: 4
– Brentford: 4
– Manchester United: 4
– Arsenal: 3
– Brighton and Hove Albion: 3
– Tottenham Hotspur: 3
– Chelsea: 3
– Fulham: 3
**Highlights: Jesus and Martinelli star as Arsenal go second**
But that’s not all; more records could be on the horizon. The 2024/25 Premier League season currently ranks second in three other all-time categories:
– **Yellow Cards:** 1119 (4.15 per game, 2nd all time)
– **Goals:** 863 (2.99 per game, 2nd)
– **Open-Play Goals:** 637 (2.20 per game, 2nd)
In summary, the Premier League is proving to be a fiercely competitive, goal-laden spectacle, and this season is shaping up to be one for the history books!