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Numbers: Smalling level with Beckham, Mourinho's perfect start

After an eventful international break, club football made its comeback with some quality games around Europe. Here are the best numbers from the weekend's action.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester City saw off a battling Chelsea, Jose Mourinho started his Tottenham reign with a win, Man United played out an absolute thriller against Sheffield, and Arsenal eked out a draw at home against Southampton. And Liverpool won, of course.

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José Mourinho lost his first ever competitive game as manager, with Benfica in September 2000, but since then has not been beaten in his first game in charge at each of his seven clubs.