Opta Stats: Everton v Manchester City

Opta / Michael Lintorn / 30 January 2012 / Leave a Comment

David Silva's creativity sees him rated the PFA player of the year favourite

Manchester City claimed a rare victory over Everton earlier in the campaign - will they be able to complete a double at Goodison Park?

Everton have won seven of the last nine Premier League matches against Man City.

The Toffees have lost just one of the last 13 Premier League home games against Man City (W8 D4 L1).

Man City have never beaten Everton in the Premier League after conceding the opening goal, losing 13 and drawing two of those 15 games.

David Silva has now provided 12 assists this season, four more than any other player in the league.

Everton have allowed their opponents fewer shots on target against them than any other Premier League side this season (78).

Everton have scored the highest percentage of goals in the second half of games in the Premier League this term (73%).

Man City have conceded the highest percentage of goals in the second half, (78%).

Only Aston Villa (6) have been on the wrong end of more Tim Cahill goals in the Premier League than Man City (five).

Man City have won just one of their last five away games in the Premier League and that came against bottom club Wigan.

Everton (32%) and Man City (20%) have benefited from the two highest proportions of goals by substitutes in the Premier League.