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Can you name five players who have made more than 300 Premier League appearances – and scored fewer than five goals?

Who has committed the most fouls this season? Which players most enjoy a Tuesday night game? And who has scored the most headed goals in the Premier League?

Martin Tyler has been busy answering your stats, facts and questions this week and has come up with plenty of gems once again.

Plus, don't forget to have a go at this week's Tyler's Teaser!

How to send your questions to Martin:

1: Email your posers to skysportsclub@bskyb.com

2. Tweet @SkyFootball using the hashtag #TylersTeasers

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My next commentary takes me to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for Chelsea v Manchester United. The visitors haven't beaten Chelsea home or away in all competitions since October 2012 when both Fernando Torres and Branislav Ivanovic were sent off - and United won 3-2 with a late Javier Hernandez goal. There have been nine games between the two in all competitions since then.

The following Wednesday Chelsea won 5-4 in the League Cup and I commentated on both games. I hope for something similarly eventful for the Sky Sports cameras this weekend.

Terrific Tuesdays

Hi Martin. Apparently, Wayne Rooney has now scored 12 goals on a Tuesday. Is that a record? (Tim, Manchester)

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates
Image: Wayne Rooney scored his 12th Premier League goal on a Tuesday against Stoke

MARTIN SAYS: You are correct. Rooney's midweek goal against Stoke was his 12th Premier League goal on a Tuesday - but he still has some work to do to break the all-time Premier League record. He currently sits second on the list, three ahead of Thierry Henry, with only Alan Shearer ahead of him.

The former Blackburn and Newcastle striker notched 15 goals on Tuesdays meaning Rooney needs another four goals to overtake him. As I write, Manchester United have no further Premier League fixtures scheduled for a Tuesday night this season.

Rooney has the best tally of any players still playing. Christian Benteke is next on that list with eight Tuesday goals, while Jermain Defoe has scored seven and Cameron Jerome six.

Foul players

Dear Martin. I believe Aston Villa have conceded the most fouls of any team this season and Jordan Ayew the most of any player. Am I right? (Chris, Portsmouth)

Jonathan Moss red cards Ayew during the first-half at Upton Park
Image: Jonathan Moss red cards Ayew during the first-half at Upton Park

MARTIN SAYS: You're wrong and you may be surprised to learn Manchester United have committed the most fouls in the Premier League this season, having conceded 302. That is just two more than Tottenham in second place while Crystal Palace are third having committed 296 fouls. Aston Villa are actually fourth with 295 fouls.

At the other end of the scale are Everton - Roberto Martinez's side have committed just 197 fouls, 19 fewer than Arsenal who have the next fewest with 216.

Morgan Schneiderlin of Manchester United fouls Willian of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match
Image: Manchester United have committed more fouls than any other side this season

Individually, Jordan Ayew - who was sent off against West Ham on Tuesday - is joint 10th with 35 fouls this season. Top of the list is his Aston Villa team-mate Idrissa Gueye with 45 fouls, one more than Tottenham's Erik Lamela. Lucas Leiva of Liverpool completes the top three with 42 fouls conceded.

Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace has drawn the most fouls of any player with 57. Sadio Mane (54) and Andre Ayew (50) are the only other players to have been fouled 50 times or more.

Facing shots

Hi Martin, I heard a stat that said Arsenal faced as many shots on target in January as Sunderland. Is this true and did any sides face more? (Adam, Derby)

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech saves a shot by Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen (not in picture)
Image: Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech was called into action more than most in January

MARTIN SAYS: That is correct. In January, both Arsenal and Sunderland faced 24 shots on target - a league high. However, while Sunderland conceded eight in that time, Arsenal conceded just four.

Norwich allowed the next most shots on target with 23, conceding 11 goals in the process. The only other sides to face more than 20 shots on target in the month were Crystal Palace (22), Everton and Liverpool (both 21).

However, Everton had a far better defensive record than the other two, conceding just six compared to Liverpool's 10 and Palace's 11 - a figure that means Alan Padrew's side conceded every other shot on target they faced.

At the other end Tottenham have peppered the opposition goal more than any other side with 31 shots on target, seven more than the next best tally of 24 by Newcastle. There was a tie for the top scorers over the month though, both Chelsea and Sunderland scoring nine from 19 and 16 shots on target, respectively.

Head boy

Martin. Has any player scored more headers in the Premier League than John Terry? Marc, London

John Terry
Image: John Terry is the highest scoring defender in Premier League history

MARTIN SAYS: John Terry has scored 40 Premier League goals - and is the highest scoring Premier League defender - with 27 of those coming with his head.

That puts him 10th on the list of players with the most headed goals in Premier League history - and level with Andy Cole, who is the third highest scorer overall in the competition's history! He also has more Premier League headed goals than the likes of Niall Quinn and Emile Heskey.

Peter Crouch is top of the list with 47 Premier League headers, one clear of Alan Shearer (46). Dion Dublin (45) and Les Ferdinand (40) are the only other players with 40 Premier League headed goals.

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