There were days, not so long ago to be honest, that Old Trafford Stadium was considered one of the strongholds in the English league. Today, according to the numbers, Manchester United prefer to play away from home. The Red Devils extended last night (Thursday) the away win in the Premier League this season to six after a 2: 3 win over Sheffield United.
If you add up the end of last season, then this is a tenth consecutive away win in the league. By comparison, in six home games this season – Ola-Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have won just once and lost three times, including a humiliating 6-1 draw by Tottenham. Again, if you connect last season, United with a lone win at Old Trafford in the last eight games.
You will certainly not be too surprised to find that the Red Devils have recorded some very impressive milestones in extending the winning streak away. Here are some of the special data:
– United have become the third team in the history of the Premier League (after Chelsea 08/09 and Manchester City 17/18) to win all 6 first away games of the season.
– It has become only the fourth team in the history of the English league to record 10 consecutive away victories (Chelsea in 2008 and City in 2017 recorded 11).
United have scored at least two goals in each of those ten away wins – a streak last time out in 1960 by Tottenham.
– Marcus Rashford, who scored a double against Sheffield, has scored five goals in six away games this season. Last year he had five in 16 away games.
Manchester United’s last 10 away games in the Premier League:
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Now, well, all that’s left for United is to solve the “Old Trafford riddle”. “We need to find solutions to our ability at home,” said Solchiar, adding: “There is no significant difference between home and away in this situation where there are no fans in the stands, and we are supposed to be more accustomed to the surface at Old Trafford. And we will be ready for it. “
With the win over Sheffield, United have narrowed the gap from the summit to just five points – and they still have a game in hand. “I believe we have the quality in the squad to fight for the championship,” Nemanja Matic confidently declared. “We will have many more ups and downs throughout the season, we will see where we stand later. We are taking it step by step,” Rashford concluded.
Another important victory lads. We have a lot to improve, but we got another big 3 points against a tough opponent 💪🏻 #MUFC @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/kCG9BDIPsH
– Bruno Fernandes (@ B_Fernandes8) December 18, 2020