Manchester United vs Arsenal
Manchester United and Arsenal, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2026/2027 season in the Premier League. Manchester United played 10 matches and Arsenal 10. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Manchester United2026/2027 · Premier League · 10 matches
Arsenal2026/2027 · Premier League · 10 matchesper match · rank vs leagueManchester United leads on tackles at 17.8 per match against 12.6, 41% more (5th of 20 in the league), shots at 19.3 per match against 13.8, 40% more (1st of 20 in the league) and expected goals (xG) at 1.79 per match against 1.63, 10% more (4th of 20 in the league).
Arsenal leads on goals conceded at 0.50 per match against 1.90, 74% fewer (1st of 20 in the league), yellow cards at 1.60 per match against 2.10, 24% fewer (4th of 20 in the league) and possession % at 59.7% against 55.0%, 9% more (3rd of 20 in the league).
Overall Arsenal has the better numbers, leading 6 of the 9 metrics to Manchester United's 3. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.
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