Premier League 2023-24, Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1: Stats
Manchester United earned a hard-fought win against Sheffield United on matchday 9 of the Premier League 2023-24 season. Scott McTominay handed the visitors a lead in the 28th minute but a handball next saw him concede a penalty as the Blades made it 1-1. United upped the tempo in the second half and Diogo Dalot turned scorer. United have now won successive league games.
Match stats and points table
United clocked 14 shots out of which five were on target. Sheffield United had six shots on target from 12. United dominated dominated possession (62%) and had an 80% pass accuracy. Meanwhile, United have climbed up to 8th in the standings with 15 points (W5 L4). United have scored 11 goals, besides conceding 13. Sheffield United are placed 20th (L8 D1).
Key numbers for Fernandes and McTominay
Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for United's first goal. He has now raced to 35 Premier League assists. He clocked his second assist this season (G2). As per Opta, McTominay is the fifth player to both score a goal and give away a penalty in the same Premier League match for Man United, and the first since Bruno Fernandes vs Brighton (September 2020).
150th Premier League appearance for McTominay
McTominay made his 150th Premier League appearance. He has amassed 15 goals and three assists. He has scored three goals this season, having managed two winning strikes against Brentford before this.
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As per Squawka, Harry Maguire excelled for Manchester United. He made 104 touches (most), won 100% tackles, 76 passes completed (most), and 14 final third entries for Man United (most). Maguire won 5 aerial duels (joint-most), besides making three clearances.
Contrasting records for the two sides
As per Opta, United have won two successive away matches in the Premier League for the first time since December 2022. United have now won seven successive away league games against promoted sides. For the second time in Premier League history, Sheffield United have one or fewer points after nine games (also in 2020-21).
Here's the match summary
McTominay put the visitors ahead with a well-taken effort just before the half hour. Oli McBurnie drilled a superb penalty into the corner after McTominay had handled the ball just six minutes later. Dalot scored a screamer and despite Wes Foderingham getting his hand to his well-struck 25-yard effort, he was unable to keep it out. Before, Fernandes and Sofyan Amrabat struck the post.
