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Reina's quick century, Arsenal without Fabregas and Fulham's away-day blues... it's Martin Tyler.

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Martin Tyler's stats and facts column is here! Every week he will be here to offer you statistical gems to make your day, impress your mates and, on occasion, to settle the odd bet. Sky Sports' voice of football and his back-up team of experts are here to answer your questions and queries on all things statistical and historical from the beautiful game. If you have spotted something from a game or have been stumped by a pub quiz question, simply email skysportsclub@bskyb.com and he will do his best to help.

Tyler's Starting Stat - Cats get the cream

I was at the Stadium of Light to see Sunderland pick up their second win in 12 Premier League meetings against West Ham, the previous one coming in May 2008. The result also avenged the 2-1 home defeat to the Hammers in the Carling Cup in September; their only home defeat of the season. In league football, Sunderland have lost just one of their last 18 home games - to Manchester United in May. In contrast, West Ham have gone 26 Premier League games without an away win - a club record that they don't want, but keeps getting longer. In fact, their only away win in 28 games in all competitions was that Carling Cup win at Sunderland in September. Jordan Henderson scored only his second Premier League goal, almost a year since his first in a madcap game at Manchester City when Mark Hughes pretty much knew his time as manager was up and Sunderland lost 4-3. Sunday's game also marked the first time in the Premier League that Sunderland have started with all three of their main attackers - Darren Bent, Asamoah Gyan and Danny Welbeck. The only previous occasion they have all started in the starting XI was at home to West Ham in that Carling Cup game!

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