Football matches aren’t won or lost on paper, but the stats behind any meeting always fascinate me.

So, in that vein, here are how Arsenal and United look on paper.

Arsenal

  • Arsenal’s win at the Emirates ended a run of eight matches without victory over United, a run in which they only claimed three draws.
  • Arsenal have only won two of their last seven away games in the league after an impressive away run that saw them win 10 from 12.

Highest goalscorer

  • Giroud (12)

Shots

  • Giroud (77)

Chances created

  • Ozil (105)

Completed passes

  • Ramsey (1288)

Successful tackles

  • Monreal (43)

Goals scored

  • 41

Goals conceded

  • 23

Duels won %

  • 53

Pass completion %

  • 85

Yellow cards

  • 29

Red cards

  • 3

Possession

54%

Chances created

  • 237

Average height

  • 1.81m

Average weight

  • 73kg

Average BMI

  • 22.24

Average age

25

Last five

  • WWWDL

League position

  • 3rd

United

  • Have won their last six against Arsenal in the league at Old Trafford and have lost none of their last eight.

Highest goalscorer

  • Rooney (7)

Shots

  • Rooney (58)

Chances created

  • Mata (37)

Completed passes

  • Blind (1154)

Successful tackles

  • Darmian (55

Goals scored

  • 33

Goals conceded

  • 24

Duels won %

  • 44

Pass completion %

  • 83

Yellow cards

  • 46

Red cards

  • 0

Possession

  • 54%

Chances created

  • 219

Average height

  • 1.82m

Average weight

  • 74kg

Average BMI

  • 22.43

Average age

  • 25

Last five

  • LDWLW

League position

  • 7th

Referee

  • Craig Pawson

Assistants

  • L Betts, M Perry

Fourth Official

  • M Dean