Manchester United vs Arsenal
Manchester United and Arsenal, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Premier League. Manchester United played 38 matches and Arsenal 38. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Manchester United2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matches
Arsenal2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matchesper match · rank vs leagueManchester United leads on tackles at 18.2 per match against 15.8, 15% more (5th of 20 in the league), shots at 15.7 per match against 14.6, 8% more (1st of 20 in the league) and duels won at 51.2 per match against 49.3 (6th of 20 in the league).
Arsenal leads on goals conceded at 0.71 per match against 1.32, 46% fewer (1st of 20 in the league), yellow cards at 1.34 per match against 1.68, 20% fewer (1st of 20 in the league) and possession % at 56.2% against 51.8%, 8% more (4th 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.