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2020–21 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season
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The 2020–21 season was Tottenham Hotspur's 29th season in the Premier League and 43rd successive season in the top division of the English football league system. After finishing sixth in the 2019–20 league season, Tottenham entered the UEFA Europa League at the second qualifying round, ultimately reaching the round of 16 in the competition where they were eliminated by Dinamo Zagreb. In the FA Cup, the club was knocked out by Everton in the fifth round.
In the Premier League, Tottenham lost their first game at home to Everton, but then went on an unbeaten run into December, topping the league standings for four weeks. With an away loss to Liverpool, the team's form dropped. José Mourinho had guided the club to the Carabao Cup final, where they would face Manchester City. However, because of the dropped form in the league, he was sacked along with his coaching staff on 19 April 2021,[1] and replaced by former player Ryan Mason as interim head coach until the end of the season.[2] Mason's first game in charge was against Southampton at home, which Tottenham won. The next game was the Carabao Cup final, where Manchester City narrowly prevailed 1–0.
This season was notable for Gareth Bale's return from Real Madrid on loan for a season-long second stint at Tottenham, the first time he played in North London after 2012–13.
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First-team squad
Last updated: 2 October 2020.
Source: Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
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Transfers
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- After being released, Dinzeyi signed for Arsenal in August.[5]
- After being released, Statham signed for Watford in September.[6]
- Tainio signed for FC Haka in late May 2020.[7]
- After being released, Vertonghen signed for Benfica in August.[9]
- After being released, Vorm retired from football in October.[10]
Loans in
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- Cooper's loan to Southend constituted a work experience loan.[26]
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Pre-season and friendlies
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
22 August 2020 Friendly | Tottenham Hotspur | 3–0 | Ipswich Town | Tottenham, England |
15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Kevin Friend |
28 August 2020 Friendly | Tottenham Hotspur | 4–1 | Reading | Tottenham, England |
15:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
29 August 2020 Friendly | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–0 | Birmingham City | Tottenham, England |
15:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Peter Bankes |
Competitions
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Overview
Last updated: 23 May 2021
Source: Soccerway
Premier League
League table
Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[51]
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Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[51]
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- Since the winners of the 2020–21 FA Cup, Leicester City, also qualified for the Europa League based on league position, the second Europa League group stage berth allocated to England was transferred to the sixth-placed team.
- Since the winners of the 2020–21 EFL Cup, Manchester City, qualified for European competition based on league position, the Europa Conference League berth awarded to the EFL Cup winners was transferred to the highest-placed Premier League team not already qualified for European competition, the seventh-placed team.
Results summary
Last updated: 23 May 2021.
Source: Premier League
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on 23 May 2021. Source: Premier League
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
The league fixtures were announced on 20 August 2020.[52]
13 September 2020 1 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0–1 | Everton | Tottenham |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
20 September 2020 2 | Southampton | 2–5 | Tottenham Hotspur | Southampton |
12:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: St. Mary's Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
27 September 2020 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–1 | Newcastle United | Tottenham |
14:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Peter Bankes |
4 October 2020 4 | Manchester United | 1–6 | Tottenham Hotspur | Greater Manchester |
16:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 0 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
18 October 2020 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3–3 | West Ham United | Tottenham |
16:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
26 October 2020 6 | Burnley | 0–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Burnley |
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Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Oliver |
1 November 2020 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Tottenham |
19:15 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Graham Scott |
8 November 2020 8 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | West Bromwich |
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Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Andrew Madley |
21 November 2020 9 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–0 | Manchester City | Tottenham |
17:30 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean |
29 November 2020 10 | Chelsea | 0–0 | Tottenham Hotspur | Fulham |
16:30 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
6 December 2020 11 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–0 | Arsenal | Tottenham |
16:30 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
13 December 2020 12 | Crystal Palace | 1–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Selhurst |
14:15 GMT (UTC±0) |
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Report | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Kevin Friend |
16 December 2020 13 | Liverpool | 2–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Liverpool |
20:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
20 December 2020 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0–2 | Leicester City | Tottenham |
14:15 GMT (UTC±0) | Report |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
27 December 2020 15 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Wolverhampton |
19:15 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Molineux Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
2 January 2021 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3–0 | Leeds United | Tottenham |
12:30 GMT (UTC±0) | Report |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
13 January 2021 16 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–1 | Fulham | Tottenham |
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Note: The match was originally scheduled for 30 December 2020, but was postponed due to safety concerns following a COVID-19 outbreak at Fulham.[53] |
17 January 2021 19 | Sheffield United | 1–3 | Tottenham Hotspur | Sheffield |
14:05 GMT (UTC±0) |
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Report | Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 0 Referee: Andre Marriner |
28 January 2021 20 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–3 | Liverpool | Tottenham |
20:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Report |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
31 January 2021 21 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1–0 | Tottenham Hotspur | Falmer |
19:15 GMT (UTC±0) | Report |
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Stadium: Falmer Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Peter Bankes |
4 February 2021 22 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0–1 | Chelsea | Tottenham |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Andre Marriner |
7 February 2021 23 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Tottenham |
12:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
13 February 2021 24 | Manchester City | 3–0 | Tottenham Hotspur | Manchester |
17:30 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
21 February 2021 25 | West Ham United | 2–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Stratford |
12:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: London Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
28 February 2021 26 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4–0 | Burnley | Tottenham |
14:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Kevin Friend |
4 March 2021 33 | Fulham | 0–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Fulham |
18:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Report |
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Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
7 March 2021 27 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4–1 | Crystal Palace | Tottenham |
19:15 GMT (UTC±0) |
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Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
14 March 2021 28 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Holloway |
16:30 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Oliver |
21 March 2021 18 | Aston Villa | 0–2 | Tottenham Hotspur | Aston |
19:30 GMT (UTC±0) | Report |
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Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean | |
Note: The match originally scheduled for 13 January 2021, but postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Aston Villa's training ground.[54] |
4 April 2021 30 | Newcastle United | 2–2 | Tottenham Hotspur | Newcastle upon Tyne |
14:05 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
11 April 2021 31 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–3 | Manchester United | Tottenham |
16:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
16 April 2021 32 | Everton | 2–2 | Tottenham Hotspur | Liverpool |
20:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Oliver |
21 April 2021 29 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–1 | Southampton | Tottenham |
18:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote | ||
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 20 March 2021, but was postponed due to Southampton's involvement in the FA Cup quarter-finals.[55] |
2 May 2021 34 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4–0 | Sheffield United | Tottenham |
19:15 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Andre Marriner |
8 May 2021 35 | Leeds United | 3–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Leeds |
12:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Oliver |
16 May 2021 36 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Tottenham |
14:05 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
19 May 2021 37 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–2 | Aston Villa | Tottenham |
18:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Craig Pawson |
23 May 2021 38 | Leicester City | 2–4 | Tottenham Hotspur | Leicester |
16:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
FA Cup
The third round draw took place on 30 November 2020 on the BBC with Robbie Savage selecting Tottenham to play away at Marine of the Northern Premier League Division One North West, the 8th tier of the football pyramid.[56] The draw for the fourth and fifth round were made on 11 January, conducted by Peter Crouch.[57]
10 January 2021 Third round | Marine | 0–5 | Tottenham Hotspur | Crosby |
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25 January 2021 Fourth round | Wycombe Wanderers | 1–4 | Tottenham Hotspur | High Wycombe |
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Report | Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jonathan Moss |
10 February 2021 Fifth round | Everton | 5–4 (a.e.t.) | Tottenham Hotspur | Liverpool |
20:15 GMT (UTC±0) |
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Report | Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
EFL Cup
The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on 6 September, live on Sky Sports by Phil Babb.[58] On 21 September, Tottenham's third-round game against Leyton Orient was postponed due to multiple COVID-19 positive tests among the Leyton squad.[59] On 25 September, the English Football League issued a statement saying that it "has determined that in line with Carabao Cup Rule 5.1, the Club [Leyton Orient] was unable to fulfil its obligations to complete the fixture by virtue of the Council’s order and shall therefore forfeit the tie" and that "in accordance with Carabao Cup Rules, Tottenham Hotspur have been awarded with a bye to progress to Round Four of the Carabao Cup",[60] where they played Chelsea. The game finished 1–1, and went straight to a penalty shoot-out which Tottenham won 5–4 to progress into the next round. Tottenham won their quarter-final against Stoke City by a 3–1 scoreline to advance to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, played over only one leg, Tottenham then beat 10-man Brentford 2–0 to progress to the final of the competition, which they lost 1–0 against Manchester City.
September 22, 2020 Third round | Leyton Orient | W/O | Tottenham Hotspur | Leyton |
18:00 BST (UTC+1) | Stadium: Brisbane Road | |||
Note: The tie between Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur was postponed after multiple Orient players tested positive for COVID-19.[61] On 25 September, it was confirmed that Tottenham had received a bye into the fourth round, due to Orient's inability to fulfill the fixture.[62] |
29 September 2020 Fourth round | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–1 (5–4 p) | Chelsea | Tottenham |
19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Lee Mason | ||
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23 December 2020 Quarter-finals | Stoke City | 1–3 | Tottenham Hotspur | Stoke-on-Trent |
17:30 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Bet365 Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England |
5 January 2021 Semi-finals | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–0 | Brentford | Tottenham |
19:45 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean | ||
Note: For the 2020–21 season, the EFL Cup semi-finals were played over only one leg to reduce fixture congestion caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the late start to the season. |
25 April 2021 Final | Manchester City | 1–0 | Tottenham Hotspur | London |
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Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 7,773 Referee: Paul Tierney |
UEFA Europa League
Qualifying phase
The second qualifying round draw was made on 31 August.[63] The draw for the third qualifying round was held on 1 September.[64] The draw for the play-off round was held on 18 September.[65]
17 September 2020 Second qualifying round | Lokomotiv Plovdiv ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
18:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv Attendance: 0 Referee: Harm Osmers (Germany) |
24 September 2020 Third qualifying round | Shkëndija ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Skopje, North Macedonia |
20:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Report | Stadium: Toše Proeski Arena[europequalifiers 1] Attendance: 0 Referee: Ali Palabiyik (Turkey) |
1 October 2020 Play-off round | Tottenham Hotspur ![]() | 7–2 | ![]() | Tottenham, England |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Ruddy Buquet (France) |
- Shkëndija played their home match against Tottenham Hotspur at Toše Proeski Arena, Skopje, instead of their regular stadium Ecolog Arena, Tetovo.
Group stage
The group stage draw was held on 2 October 2020.[66]
22 October 2020 1 | Tottenham Hotspur ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Tottenham, England |
20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Mohammed Al-Hakim (Sweden) |
29 October 2020 2 | Antwerp ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Antwerp, Belgium |
18:55 CET (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Bosuilstadion Attendance: 0 Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy) |
5 November 2020 3 | Ludogorets Razgrad ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Razgrad, Bulgaria |
18:55 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Huvepharma Arena Attendance: 0 Referee: Fran Jović (Croatia) |
26 November 2020 4 | Tottenham Hotspur ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Tottenham, England |
20:00 GMT (UTC±0) |
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Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Giorgi Kruashvili (Georgia) |
3 December 2020 5 | LASK ![]() | 3–3 | ![]() | Linz, Austria |
18:55 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Linzer Stadion Attendance: 0 Referee: Paweł Raczkowski (Poland) |
10 December 2020 6 | Tottenham Hotspur ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Tottenham, England |
20:00 GMT (UTC±0) |
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Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 2000 Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain) |
Knockout phase
Round of 32
The draw for the round of 32 was held on 14 December 2020.[67]
18 February 2021 First leg | Wolfsberger AC ![]() | 1–4 | ![]() | Budapest, Hungary |
18:55 CET (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Puskás Aréna Attendance: 0 Referee: Ali Palabıyık (Turkey) | ||
Note: The match, originally to be played at Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, was moved to Puskás Aréna in Budapest, due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic imposed by Austria on travelers from the United Kingdom out of concern of the variant B.1.1.7.[68][69] |
24 February 2021 Second leg | Tottenham Hotspur ![]() | 4–0 (8–1 agg.) | ![]() | Tottenham, England |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Matej Jug (Slovenia) |
Round of 16
The draw for the round of 16 was held on 26 February 2021.[70] The order of legs was reversed after the original draw to avoid a scheduling conflict with the Arsenal v Olympiacos second leg in the same city on 18 March, as Arsenal were the domestic cup winners and given higher priority over Tottenham.[71][72]
11 March 2021 First leg | Tottenham Hotspur ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Tottenham, England |
20:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük (Netherlands) |
18 March 2021 Second leg | Dinamo Zagreb ![]() | 3–0 (a.e.t.) (3–2 agg.) | ![]() | Zagreb, Croatia |
18:55 CET (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Stadion Maksimir Attendance: 0 Referee: Davide Massa (Italy) |
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Statistics
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Appearances
Last updated: 23 May 2021.
Source: premierleague.com, uefa.com
Goalscorers
The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.
Last updated: 23 May 2021.
Source: premierleague.com, UEFA.com
Hat-tricks
Own goals
Disciplinary
The list is sorted by shirt number when total cards are equal.
Clean sheets
The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.
Last updated: 2 May 2021.
Source: premierleague.com
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