United v Arsenal: 10 stats you simply need to know
Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford tonight and to whet your appetite, we've compiled 10 key facts on this famous old Premier League fixture and the two clubs involved...
The Reds have faced Arsenal on more occasions than any other opponent in our history. Tonight will be our 231st meeting with the Gunners; we’ve won 97, drawn 51 and lost 82 of the previous 230.
United are unbeaten in our last 12 Premier League games against the Gunners at Old Trafford. Our last defeat at home to the North Londoners came in September 2006.
Jesse Lingard has scored four goals against Arsenal in all competitions, which is more than he has against any other side for the Reds.
Nine red cards have been shown in the 54 Premier League matches between the two sides – five to United and four to the Gunners.
United have been awarded four penalties this season, the most in the Premier League, while Arsenal have conceded the most (three).
The Reds have an excellent record in Premier League matches played on a Monday night. We’ve lost just six of the 64 fixtures held on this day of the week.
Arsenal have won just four of their last 16 Premier League away games, a run which started with a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in December 2018.
Bernd Leno has made 29 saves in the Premier League this season; more than any goalkeeper except Spurs’ Hugo Lloris (30).
Arsenal have conceded at least twice in each of their last four Premier League games – they’ve not shipped 2+ goals in five consecutive top-flight games since August 1985.
The Reds will be hoping to record consecutive clean sheets at Old Trafford in the league for the first time since February 2018.