Revealed: The encouraging Newcastle United stats that saw win over Everton ranked among 'fairest' results last weekend

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

Stats 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 2-1 win over Everton ranks alongside every other Premier League game from last weekend.

1. Aston Villa 3-4 Southampton - Fairness rating: 55.7%

Villa's shots: 19. Villa's xG: 2.52. Saints' shots: 9. Saints' xG: 0.88. Photo: MICHAEL STEELE

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2. Burnley 0-3 Chelsea - Fairness rating: 73.3%

Burnley's shots: 5. Burnley's xG: 0.48. Chelsea's shots: 14. Chelsea's xG: 1.24. Photo: MOLLY DARLINGTON

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3. Wolves 2-0 Crystal Palace - Fairness rating: 76.6%

Wolves' shots: 15. Wolves' xG: 1.86. Palace's shots: 11. Palace's xG: 0.94. Photo: MICHAEL REGAN

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4. Leeds United 1-4 Leicester City - Fairness rating: 78.4%

Leeds' shots: 11. Leeds' xG: 1.92. Foxes' shots: 10. Foxes' xG: 3.02. Photo: Pool

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