Manchester United are dominating the Premier League metric for shots taken and it is usually a good omen for the Red Devils.
After a near two-week break, Manchester United returned to action with a 1-0 win over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
While it wasn’t exactly a pretty performance from Michael Carrick’s side, United were deserved winners on the night. As per BBC Sport, United created 1.27 expected goals (xG) and attempted 11 shots.
Ultimately, it was Benjamin Sesko’s counter-attack goal that sealed all three points for United. It was not a riveting attacking performance from United, but it did extend their lead in the shots-taken table.
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Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo celebrate as Manchester United score against Everton.
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Man United lead Premier League in shots taken
As per Premier League statistics, no Premier League club has taken more shots this season than United’s 317.
League leaders Arsenal sit second, but they have taken 26 fewer shots with only 291 registered. Manchester City are third with 279.
While it could be argued that the statistic makes United look inefficient in front of goal, on the flip side, it shows that the Red Devils have been creating an abundance of shot opportunities.
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Interestingly, the last time United finished at the top of a Premier League shots taken chart was in the iconic 2007/08 season when Sir Alex Ferguson’s side pipped Chelsea to the title.
United are not yet out the title race, but they do find themselves 13 points behind Arsenal with a game in hand. Crazier things have happened.
Man Utd have ALREADY got more points than 2024/25 with 13 games to go!
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United’s double-winning side in 2007/08 is considered one of the best teams ever, especially in the Sir Alex Ferguson era.
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or that year for his impact on the side, and he was joined in a star-studded attack by Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez.
As per the Premier League stats, United finished the 07/08 league campaign with a total of 547 shots – a tally that this 2025/26 United side could yet beat with 11 games remaining.
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Cristiano Ronaldo led the shot figures in 07/08 with a league-topping 131 shots. In 2025/26, it is Bryan Mbeumo who has had the most shots for United with 49, followed by long-range expert Matheus Cunha with 43.
It is far too soon to suggest Mbeumo and Cunha can follow in the footsteps of Rooney and Ronaldo, but they are certainly matching them when it comes to taking shots on goal.
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