The five EPL matches held on Saturday night (3) in UK time coincided with a goal scoring flurry, with a total of 26 goals. According to OPTA statistics, the average goals per match in EPL this season has reached a record high of 3.19 goals, which is a real treat for the fans, and is worth noting for those who are interested in buying "big".
Each of the first 5 EPL matches over the weekend totaled 4 goals or more, with Newcastle v Luton being the craziest of them all, drawing 4-4 and offering 125 times "and others". These 5 matches have raised the average goal tally to 3.19, the highest in the history of the EPL.
