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