Grudge matches: The derbies with most goals per game in Premier League history

THERE are some huge derbies taking place in the Premier League this weekend - but which grudge matches have produced the most goals per game since the league’s inception?

By Ollie Salt /

The Premier League derbies with most goals per game ever

 
WHICH derby matches have produced the most goals per game since the Premier League’s inception?
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7. Aston Villa vs Birmingham - 1.95 goals per game GETTY
7. Aston Villa vs Birmingham - 1.95 goals per game

    “Tottenham vs Arsenal and Everton vs Liverpool are among the derbies with the most goals per game in Premier League history”

    West Ham and Chelsea kickoff a weekend of derbies on Saturday lunchtime when Antonio Conte’s champions make the short trip to the London Stadium to lock horns with David Moyes’ Hammers.

    There is then a blockbuster Sunday in store, with Liverpool first hosting Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield, before league leaders Manchester City go away to neighbours Manchester United.

    But which derbies have produced the most goals per game in Premier League history?

    CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY ABOVE TO SEE THE PREMIER LEAGUE DERBY MATCHES WITH THE MOST GOALS PER GAME - USING DATA FROM BETSTARS.

    *All data taken since the start of the Premier League era in 1992*

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