Let’s take a look at the notable statistics surrounding the confrontation between Manchester United and Sheffield United (data from Opta and Fotmob).
Sheffield United have conceded a total of 82 goals this season, the worst record ever achieved by a club in the Premier League.
Since the 4-1 win against Chelsea last May, this is the first time Manchester United has scored 4 goals in a home match in the Premier League.
Man Utd has conceded at least 50 goals in the last 2/3 seasons in the Premier League. In the previous 29 football seasons, only 2 seasons did they achieve this poor result.
Bruno Fernandes has scored 7 goals in just his last 6 appearances in the Premier League, equaling his own record in the previous 45 matches.
Jayden Bogle has become the second player in Sheffield history to score against Manchester City and Manchester United in the same season.
Ben Brereton Diaz, the contract that Sheffield made in the winter transfer window, scored 5 goals in 10 appearances in the Premier League and became Sheffield’s most impressive scoring player.
Harry Maguire’s goal was the 1085th Premier League goal this year, marking the season with the most goals in the tournament’s history.
Rasmus Hojlund scored his first goal after a series of 8 consecutive failed matches in all competitions (club and national team levels).
This is the first time Bruno has scored at least 2 goals in 2 consecutive matches in the Premier League.
After 19 appearances, Kobbie Mainoo just got his first assist in the Premier League.