Data from Manchester United’s opening day clash with Arsenal shows the team’s fastest players.
Manchester United fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal. It was a performance that had everything from an attacking sense – aside from a goal.
United rattled the post with an effort from Patrick Dorgu in the first half, and the Denmark international was a livewire throughout the game.
Newly available data from FotMob reveals Patrick Dorgu to be Manchester United’s fastest player during the game.
Patrick Dorgu controls the ball for Manchester United
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Patrick Dorgu clocks top speed vs Arsenal
Manchester United have been busy adding to the squad in 2025, and it is notable that three of the new signings clocked the top speeds.
Patrick Dorgu had a top speed of 31.2 mph, just followed by Matheus Cunha (31.0) and Bryan Mbeumo (30.9). Bruno Fernandes set the same pace as Dorgu.
Diogo Dalot and Amad also were among United’s fastest on the pitch, showing athleticism at the right wing-back position.
Player Top speed
Patrick Dorgu 31.2 km/h
Matheus Cunha 31.0 km/h
Bryan Mbeumo 30.9 km/h
Diogo Dalot 30.9 km/h
Mason Mount 30.7 km/h
Amad 29.4 km/h
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Amorim knew he had to add strength to the team, players who were capable of competing physically, and he has certainly done so.
Cunha, Mbeumo and Dorgu are all new additions to the squad in 2025, and they were all excellent against Arsenal, putting in individual performances that should have brought a win.
United attempted 22 shots at goal, with seven on target, and were beaten with Arsenal scoring a goal from a corner.
Amorim spoke after the game: “It was a very good performance. I’m really proud of the players but, in the end, we lost the game. But again, for me, you can win and you can lose in the end, but I am proud of what they did, my players.
“It’s a good feeling. At the same time, it’s really hard to lose a game like this.”