Revealed! Stats show FAIR Newcastle United, Man City & Aston Villa results were last weekend

The 2020/21 Premier League campaign had its fifth gameweek last weekend, and the action certainly didn't disappoint, with stunning goals, surprise results and dramatic late finishes bolstering the competition's reputation for highly-entertaining football.

Statistics experts Infogol have compiled their weekly Premier League result 'fairness' table, which ranks every result by how fair it was, based on factors such as shots taken and xG (expected goals). Here's how Newcastle United's loss to Manchester United ranks alongside every other top tier game from last weekend.

1. Leeds United 0-1 Wolves - Fairness rating: 47.8%

Leeds' shots: 13. Leeds' xG: 1.29. Wolves' shots: 7. Wolves' xG: 0.48. Photo: ALEX PANTLING

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2. Everton 2-2 Liverpool - Fairness rating: 73.6%

Everton's shots: 11. Everton's xG: 1.35. Liverpool's shots: 22. Liverpool's xG: 2.85. Photo: Laurence Griffiths

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3. Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton - Fairness rating: 77%

Palace's shots: 1. Palace's xG: 0.80. Brighton's shots: 20. Brighton's xG: 1.83. Photo: PETER CZIBORRA

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4. Leicester City 0-1 Aston Villa - Fairness rating: 78.3%

City's shots: 11. City's xG: 0.63. Villa's shots: 10. Villa's xG: 0.92. Photo: Pool

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