Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns are off to a flying start in the defence of their DStv Premiership title after seven matches of the 2021/22 season. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana

Mamelodi Sundowns off to flying start BUT still not as quick as Kaizer Chiefs!

Mamelodi Sundowns are off to a flying start in the defence of their DStv Premiership title after seven matches of the 2021/22 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns are off to a flying start in the defence of their DStv Premiership title after seven matches of the 2021/22 season. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana

Mamelodi Sundowns are off to a flying start in the defence of their DStv Premiership title after seven matches of the 2021/22 season.

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Thanks to their 1-0 win over Golden Arrows on Wednesday, Mamelodi Sundowns have opened up a handy four-point lead atop the standings as they search for a fifth consecutive title – and 12th overall in what is the 26th edition in the PSL era.

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In those seven matches to date, Mamelodi Sundowns have picked up 19 points thanks to six wins and a draw against Chippa United.

They have scored 12 goals and, incredibly, are yet to concede a single goal!

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The 19 points the Tshwane giants have picked up equals their personal best ever haul at the same stage in 1999.

However, the all-time record of points scored after seven matches still belongs to Kaizer Chiefs who were a ‘perfect’ seven-from-seven in 2014.

Amakhosi would go on to lift the title that season, losing just three of their 30 matches when all was said and done.

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