Ahead of this weekend’s return to top-flight action, Shoot! looks through the record books to pick out some of the most interesting Premier League records of all-time.

Since its formation in February 1992, following the decision of clubs in the Football League First Division to break away from the Football League, the Premier League has become one of, if not the best, division in world football.

Before we reel off the Top 5 most interesting records from the Premier League era to date, here are some other milestones to cast your eye over!

The fewest wins in a single Premier League season belongs to Derby County, who tasted a league victory just once during the 2007-08 campaign, defeating Newcastle United 1-0 thanks to Kenny Miller’s sole strike.

The longest unbeaten run in the Premier League is held by Arsenal’s ‘Invincible’ team, who went 49 games without defeat between May 7, 2003 and October 24, 2004, helping them lift the 2003-04 league title.

Arsenal’s ‘Invincible’ team celebrating at rivals Tottenham Hotspur in May 2004.

Rivals Chelsea have scored the most goals in a single campaign, netting 103 times during the 2009-10 season, to finish one point ahead of Manchester United in the title race. Striker Didier Drogba finished as the division’s top goalscorer with 29 strikes.

The oldest player ever to feature in the Premier League was Manchester City goalkeeper John Burridge, who played against Queen Park Rangers aged 43 years and 162 days old, back in May 1995.

The youngest player ever is Fulham defender Matthew Briggs, who played against Middlesbrough in May 2007 at the age of 16 years and 65 days old.

The most goals scored in a single season (38 games) is jointly held by three star players, Blackburn Rovers’ Alan Shearer, Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez, who all scored 31 goals.

Meanwhile at the other end of the pitch, the longest consecutive run without conceding a goal is held by Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, who went 14 games (1,311 minutes) without conceding in 2008-09.

Hopefully that has whet your appetite! So, without further ado, here is Shoot!’s Top 5 Premier League Records…

Biggest win: Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich Town

On March 4, 1995, The Red Devils hammered The Tractor Boys 9-0 at Old Trafford for the Premier League’s biggest home win, and largest victory overall.

Striker Andy Cole bagged five goals, whilst Mark Hughes bagged a brace, among further strikes from Roy Keane and Paul Ince.

Shortest-serving manager: Les Reed

Excluding caretakers, Les Reed holds the unfortunate record of being the Premier League’s shortest-serving manager.

He lasted just 41 days in charge of Charlton Athletic during 2006 (November 14, 2006 to December 24, 2006) after succeeding Iain Dowie, having been his assistant manager beforehand.

During his six-week spell as boss, Reed oversaw just one win. He was replaced by Alan Pardew on Christmas Eve!

Fastest Premier League hat-trick: Sadio Mane (Southampton)

Senegal international star Sadio Mane proudly holds the honour of the fastest Premier League hat-trick of all-time, following his remarkable goalscoring streak against Aston Villa in May 2015.

The former Southampton winger took just two minutes and 56 seconds to net a treble against The Villans at St Mary’s Stadium during the visitors’ 6-1 thrashing.

Most consecutive Premier League appearances: Brad Friedel

Ever-present goalkeeper Brad Friedel has made the most consecutive Premier League appearances of all-time.

The former Liverpool shot stopper played for a remarkable 310 fixtures in a row in the English top-flight for Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa and then Tottenham Hotspur between August 14, 2004 and October 7, 2012.

Most goals in one half: Jermain Defoe

England international striker Jermain Defoe has scored the most goals in one half of a Premier League match, scoring five against Wigan Athletic back in November 2009.

The 35-year-old, who now stars for AFC Bournemouth in the top-flight, scored in the 51st, 54th, 58th, 69th and 87th minute during Tottenham’s 9-1 thrashing of The Latics at White Hart Lane.

Shame he didn’t score in the first-half, too!