Premier League, Arsenal complete the double over Manchester United: Stats
Arsenal eked out a 1-0 win over struggling Manchester United to complete the double over their rivals in the Premier League 2023-24 season on Sunday at Old Trafford. Leandro Trossard's goal in the 20th minute was the difference between the two sides. The win takes Arsenal to the top spot with one match left. Meanwhile, Manchester United's campaign continues to take new lows.
Arsenal go top of the table
After 37 matches, Arsenal have raced to 86 points (W27 D5 L5). They have forwarded 89 goals and their goal difference is +61. Arsenal are a point above Manchester City, who can get back atop with a win over Tottenham Hotspur in the midweek. Man City have two games in hand. Their goal difference is +58 (85 points).
Havertz produces the goods
Kai Havertz assisted Trossard for the goal. As per Opta, only Cole Palmer (19) has more goal involvements in the Premier League in 2024 than Havertz (14 - 8 goals, 6 assists). It's the most the German international has ever scored or assisted in a single calendar year in the competition (previously 13 in 2022).
Havertz is involved in 19 Premier League goals this season
Former Chelsea player Havertz now owns 14 assists and 31 goals in the Premier League. In the ongoing season, Havertz has been involved in 19 goals this season (A7 G12).
Arsenal smash these records against Man United
As per Squawka, Arsenal have won a Premier League game at Old Trafford for just the second time in the last 17 away games against Manchester United. It's also the first time they have done the league double against the Red Devils since 2007.A Meanwhile, Arsenal have won three consecutive Premier League games against Man United for the first time in 26 years.
More records for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal
Arsenal's 27 wins is their outright most ever in a campaign in the competition, and most in any league season since 1970-71 (29). Arsenal have kept 11 away clean sheets in the Premier League this season. Only Chelsea in 2008-09 (12) have ever recorded more away from home in a Premier League campaign.
Sorry feats attained by Manchester United
This was Manchester United's ninth defeat of the season at Old Trafford in all competitions. Notably, they have never lost more at home in a single campaign in their history (also 9 in 1920-21, 1930-31, 1933-34, 1962-63, and 1973-74). Man United have now conceded 82 goals in all competitions this season, their most in a single season since 1970-71.
Here are the match stats
United made 14 attempts with just two shots on target. The first shot on target was in the 68th minute. Arsenal had five shots on target from 11 attempts. United had 54% possession. Arsenal owned 1.69 expected goals and 30 touches in the opponent's box.
Arsenal get the job done over sorry Man United
Trossard's first half goal was enough for the Gunners, who weren't at their best. However, the visitors controlled the tie and it was a perfect away performance with the defensive quality being top-notch. Arsenal have kept seven clean sheets in their last eight away games to highlight the growth. Erik ten Hag's side didn't play well amidst the absentees of key players.
