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STATS SPECIAL: QPR's Austin on fire, Everton's subs forgotten, Aston Villa's Man Utd hoodoo continues

Charlie Austin's hat-trick, Everton's lack of substitutions and Manchester United's penchant for winning at Villa Park all feature in Saturday's stats special.

Stats compiled by Opta

Below is a selection of interesting statistics related to Saturday's Barclays Premier League fixtures.

MARTINEZ FORGETS HIS BENCH

- Everton became the first team since Arsenal in December 2013 to use none of their substitutes in their 3-0 loss to Southampton at St Mary's.

VILLA CAN'T BEAT MAN UTD AT HOME

- Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Villa Park extended their winless streak at home against the Red Devils to 19 matches. The last time Villa beat United at home was in August 1995.

AUSTIN FLYING FOR QPR

- Charlie Austin's hat-trick in QPR's 3-2 win over West Bromwich Albion means he has had a hand in 11 goals in his past nine appearances. Nine goals and two assists. He has 11 league goals for the season.

PELLE AND HIS ST MARY'S LOVE AFFAIR

- Graziano Pelle's 65th-minute goal in Southampton's 3-0 victory over Everton has taken his league tally to eight with seven of those coming at St Mary's Stadium.

CARROLL NOT A ONE TRICK PONY

- Andy Carroll's 24th-minute goal for West Ham United in their 2-0 win over Leicester City was the first time he has not scored with his head since April 2013.

LONG TIME BETWEEN DRINKS FOR LESCOTT

- Joleon Lescott's debut goal for West Bromwich Albion in their 3-2 loss at QPR was his first in the Premier League since scoring for Manchester City in September 2012.

MAN CITY HAVE MONOPOLY ON PALACE

- Manchester City's 3-0 triumph over Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium takes their winning streak over the Eagles to seven in all competitions.

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