Man Utd should have conceded MORE this season but there are signs Erik ten Hag’s side can climb the Premier League table
MANCHESTER UNITED should count themselves lucky to not have conceded MORE goals this season.
The Red Devils have endured their worst ever start to a Prem season – but the stats show that United can climb the table if players put their shooting boots on.
New data from Soccerment has revealed a mixed bag for United – but Erik ten Hag can draw improvements from their chances created.
United have conceded 1.14 goals per game, which is relatively solid, ranking them 7th in the league.
But their expected goals against (xGA) per game is 1.81, meaning that they have been somewhat fortunate to not have conceded more.
United currently rank 13th in expected goals against.
The Red Devils tally of five goals in 2024-25 is their lowest in any Premier League season after seven games.
And bear in mind three of those goals came away to Southampton – who have conceded 15 goals in seven games.
But United’s misfortune can possibly turn on its head if the Old Trafford forwards start converting more chances.
This is because United’s underperformance of expected goals (xG) is the highest of all Prem clubs so far this season.
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They’ve scored five of their 89 shots this season, with an expected goals figure of 11.1 in those attempts.
This means that their chance conversion rate is poor, as they are creating chances but failing to put the ball in the back of the net.
United’s season has been marked by a notable gap between their potential and actual performance, particularly in offensive efficiency.
The Red Devils have managed to score only 0.71 goals per game, placing them 19th in the league.
This is significantly lower than their expected goals (xG) per game of 1.53.
United had 15 shots in their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
But Ten Hag’s side have only scored ONE goal at Old Trafford this term – Joshua Zirkzee‘s 87th minute winner over Fulham on the opening night.
The data has been compiled by leading AI football data analytics company Soccerment, who’s revolutionary xvalue.ai platform provides the most in-depth stats, data and analysis for leagues from 20 countries from around the world including the Premier League.