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When was the last time three English sides lost on one Champions League Matchday? It's Martin Tyler...

Martin's back with some fascinating stats...

Martin Tyler's stats and facts column is here! Every week he will be here on skysports.com to answer your questions and to offer you statistical gems from what he's seen as he tours the world commentating for Sky Sports. Sky Sports' voice of football and his back-up team of experts want your queries on all things statistical and historical from the beautiful game. So 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 teaser

But as usual we'll kick off with a question for YOU. Click play to see this week's Tyler's Teaser.

Martin's starting stat

I saw a great game at White Hart Lane on Saturday full of landmarks that did happen and some that didn't. Some of those that did: Jermain Defoe scored his 200th career goal, William Gallas scored his first goal for the club on his 50th appearance and it was also the 100th top-flight home goal that Tottenham have scored against Chelsea. Some that didn't: Frank Lampard didn't make his 500th Premier League start or score his 100th Premier League goal in London or overtake Bobby Tambling's record of 129 top-division Chelsea goals. Plus Emmanuel Adebayor is still on 99 goals in England, as is Fernando Torres. Tottenham have scored in their last 29 Premier League home games since a 0-0 draw with West Ham in March 2011. However, it was their first defeat in their last 21 Premier League London derbies at home since they lost 3-1 to Arsenal in September 2007. Chelsea won at White Hart Lane for first time in seven years after three defeats and three draws in that period. It was also the second time that Chelsea have done the North London away double in the Premier League era, having previously done so in 2005/06.

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