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Some Damning Statistics for Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjær in 2019–20.
Some Damning Statistics for Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjær in 2019–20.
How It Works
In this thread you will find the particular statistic Man Utd are poor in and where that ranks them in the Premier League when compared with every other team.
Let us begin.
In this thread you will find the particular statistic Man Utd are poor in and where that ranks them in the Premier League when compared with every other team.
Let us begin.
Open Play Struggles
6 – Manchester United have only scored six goals from open play this season which ranks them joint-15th.
6 – Manchester United have only scored six goals from open play this season which ranks them joint-15th.
Set Piece Incompetence
0 – Manchester United have failed to score from a set piece this season other than penalties which ranks them joint-20th.
0 – Manchester United have failed to score from a set piece this season other than penalties which ranks them joint-20th.
Set Piece Incompetence II
3 – Manchester United have conceded three goals from set pieces this season other than penalties which ranks them joint-18th.
3 – Manchester United have conceded three goals from set pieces this season other than penalties which ranks them joint-18th.
Area of Shooting
7% – Manchester United have attempted seven percent of total shots in the opposition 6-yard box which ranks them joint-13th.
7% – Manchester United have attempted seven percent of total shots in the opposition 6-yard box which ranks them joint-13th.
Area of Shooting II
46% – Manchester United have attempted 46 percent of total shots from outside the opposition box which, in terms of shooting closer to the opposition goal, ranks them joint-18th.
46% – Manchester United have attempted 46 percent of total shots from outside the opposition box which, in terms of shooting closer to the opposition goal, ranks them joint-18th.
Chance Creation
83 – Manchester United have created 83 chances this season which ranks them 7th.
83 – Manchester United have created 83 chances this season which ranks them 7th.
Ball Security
97 – Manchester United players have been dispossessed a staggering 97 times this season already which ranks them 19th.
97 – Manchester United players have been dispossessed a staggering 97 times this season already which ranks them 19th.
Quality of Shooting
0.115 – Manchester United averaged 0.115 xG per shot which ranks them joint-12.
0.115 – Manchester United averaged 0.115 xG per shot which ranks them joint-12.
Quality of Finishing
Manchester United are the only ‘Big 6’ team to score less goals than their xG this season.
Manchester United are the only ‘Big 6’ team to score less goals than their xG this season.
Quality of Possession
5.80/20.0% – Manchester United rank 7th for total passes per 90 but rank 15th in through ball attempts per 90 (5.80) and 20th in through ball accuracy (20.0%).
5.80/20.0% – Manchester United rank 7th for total passes per 90 but rank 15th in through ball attempts per 90 (5.80) and 20th in through ball accuracy (20.0%).
Quality of Possession II
1.97 – Manchester United average 1.97 clear goal-scoring sequences per 90 which ranks them 18th.
1.97 – Manchester United average 1.97 clear goal-scoring sequences per 90 which ranks them 18th.
Quality of Possession III
52.2% – Manchester United average a success rate of just over 50% on long balls which ranks them 18th.
52.2% – Manchester United average a success rate of just over 50% on long balls which ranks them 18th.
Quality of Possession IV
5.91/29.4% – Manchester United average 5.91 tempo-changing passes per 90 (attempts) which ranks them 9th but their accuracy of 29.4% ranks them 18th.
5.91/29.4% – Manchester United average 5.91 tempo-changing passes per 90 (attempts) which ranks them 9th but their accuracy of 29.4% ranks them 18th.
Quality of Possession V
8.23 – Manchester United average 8.23 passes per 90 within 20 yards of the opponent's box which ranks them 13th. This is despite having the 3rd best possession in the league.
8.23 – Manchester United average 8.23 passes per 90 within 20 yards of the opponent's box which ranks them 13th. This is despite having the 3rd best possession in the league.
Quality of Possession VI
15.1% – There is only a 15.1% chance Manchester United will shoot in any given possession play they have which ranks them 19th with only newly promoted Sheffield United worse off.
15.1% – There is only a 15.1% chance Manchester United will shoot in any given possession play they have which ranks them 19th with only newly promoted Sheffield United worse off.
Half Time Team Talk
0-3 – Manchester United have conceded three goals with no reply between 46-60 minutes of games this season which ranks them joint-20th.
0-3 – Manchester United have conceded three goals with no reply between 46-60 minutes of games this season which ranks them joint-20th.
Sustaining Leads
1.80 – In the Premier League this season 18 different teams have gone into half time leading. Manchester United average 1.80 points per game when in this situation which ranks them 16th from 18 teams.
1.80 – In the Premier League this season 18 different teams have gone into half time leading. Manchester United average 1.80 points per game when in this situation which ranks them 16th from 18 teams.
Summary:
If one was to scan through this thread they will see general rankings far below any place Manchester United should find themselves in. It is the result of incompetent coaching, inadequate attitude and underwhelming quality.
If one was to scan through this thread they will see general rankings far below any place Manchester United should find themselves in. It is the result of incompetent coaching, inadequate attitude and underwhelming quality.
End of Thread.
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