Mohamed Elneny was one of a number of stars in the Arsenal side that beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the league for the first time in 14 years, so let’s have a look at the Egyptian Ray Parlour’s stats from the game.
When the starting lineup was first announced there were one or two raised eyebrows that Mikel Arteta had opted for Elneny ahead of Granit Xhaka, but it proved to be a master stroke from the Spaniard.
Elneny worked like a horse for the full 90 and that’s what he gives you, a player who will not often think for himself but will faithfully execute any plan you give him.
Mohamed Elneny's brilliant pressing in the 91st minute. pic.twitter.com/18FIWIrj0o
— Dom (@DomC0801) November 1, 2020
I know you don’t need me to tell you this but stats don’t tell the full picture.
Look at Elneny’s, for instance. Do they seem reflective of his performance?
Mohamed Elneny – Midfielder – Top stats
- FotMob rating 6.8
- Minutes played 90
- Goals 0
- Assists 0
- Total shots 1
- Accurate passes 55
- Pass success 89%
- Chances created 0
- Shot accuracy 0%
- Shot off target 1
- Shot on target 0
- Total shots 1
- Blocked shots 0
- Shots woodwork 0
- Accurate passes 55
- Passes 62
- Crosses 1
- Long balls 1
- Accurate long balls 0
- Key passes 0
- Touches 72
- Duels won 1
- Duels lost 3
- Clearances 1
- Dribbles attempted 0
- Dribbles succeeded 0
- Dispossessed 0
- Was fouled 0
- Fouls 1
- Tackles attempted 0
- Tackles succeeded 0
- Aerials won 1
- Aerials lost 2
- Interceptions 3
- Recoveries 5
Hands up, who put a footballer in an Elneny suit?
— Daily Cannon (@DailyCannon) November 1, 2020
Really rate Iniestas Halloween costume this year
— VS Arsenal (@Versus_Arsenal) November 1, 2020
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Didn’t see Xhaka losing his place to Elneny, but Mo deserves his spot.
— Zoro is my favorite (@a_talented10th) November 1, 2020
Some words for Mo Elneny. Written off by many, including myself, but what a performance that was. Had it not been for Gabriel, our MotM.
— FK ☕️ (@fkhanage) November 1, 2020
Partey and ElNeny today… pic.twitter.com/ScHg6dZFAI
— The Arsenal (@DareToWenger) November 1, 2020
Look at Elneny. Look at his determination. Arteta made the right decision to bench both Xhaka and Ceballos to accompany him. Well done.
— TwtArsenalMY (@Twt_ArsenalMY) November 1, 2020
I wouldn’t be surprised if Mo Elneny was still out on the pitch doing laps.
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) November 1, 2020
Failed the Elneny test pic.twitter.com/q9dn8mD5cI
— Charlie Carey (@JafuliCharlie) November 1, 2020
Paul Pogba, take some notes from Mohamed Elneny. You definitely need them.
— Bhavs (@bhavss14) November 1, 2020