Manchester United top chart of concerning PL statistic, they’re above the relegation candidates

Manchester United's Danish striker #11 Rasmus Hojlund (R) reacts following the equaliser goal scored by Brentford's Norwegian defender #20 Kristoffer Ajer during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on March 30, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United watched their Champions League hopes slip even further out of their grasp after last night’s dismal showing at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Brentford had lost five of their last six matches heading into Saturday’s clash with the Red Devils yet went on to thoroughly dominate them in every area throughout the 90 minutes.

Thomas Frank’s relentless Bees fired 31 shots towards Andre Onana, four of which hit the woodwork, while five were stopped by the Cameroonian. This is two more than Brentford have registered in any match for at least seven years.

They also recorded a remarkable 85 touches in United’s box – the most of any team in a Premier League match across the last three seasons.

Had they have won the match, nobody – not even United fans – could’ve disputed that Brentford didn’t deserve it.

United’s uphill battle continues

Sky Sports shared another concerning statistic today, showcasing that the Old Trafford outfit have faced the most shots in the league this calendar year (197), which is more than any club in the bottom three.

Alas, the Reds’ tumultuous campaign continues with yet another blip in Ten Hag’s project. 

Dropping points after Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur won their respective games leaves United eight points away from fifth place and 11 points adrift of the top four. 

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