Manchester United vs Arsenal: Key Statistics Before Opening Round
17 August 2025 Manchester United can rely on the shooting power of new signing Matheus Cunha, who dominated Premier League offensive statistics last season. Only two players with a minimum of 900 minutes played achieved a higher average of shots per 90 minutes than the Brazilian striker (3.8). Cunha also ranked fifth in shots on target (1.5 per 90 minutes), making him a dangerous weapon for the Red Devils' attacking phase. Arsenal will depend on Myles Lewis-Skelly's ability to win fouls, which could be crucial for gaining advantageous positions. The English midfielder achieved the third-highest average of fouls won per 90 minutes in the league (3.1) among players with a minimum of 900 minutes. He proved his consistency by winning at least two fouls in each of his last seven starts in the competition. Arsenal's creative force will rely on Bukayo Saka, who led the entire Premier League in average chances created per 90 minutes (3.0) among players with a minimum of 900 min...