Numbers do not lie, and Manchester United's 2025-26 Premier League statistics tell a story that goes beyond the managerial drama and the financial questions. Goals scored: United's tally is among the lowest in the top half of the table. Their xG (expected goals) is similarly underwhelming — the chances created are not matching the quality of the squad on paper. The striker position, disrupted by Hojlund's injuries and Rashford's exile, is the most obvious cause. Goals conceded: the defensive record is more acceptable. Saliba-level centre-backs they do not have — but the backline has shown moments of genuine organisation, particularly when Yoro has been fit and available alongside De Ligt. Clean sheets: insufficient for a team with top-six ambitions. Too many 1-1 and 2-1 results that could have been wins with better defensive concentration in the final 15 minutes. Set pieces: United have scored from set pieces at a reasonable rate. Corners and free kicks have been a reliable source of goals when other avenues have been closed. This will be important against Leeds. The numbers confirm what the eye test suggests: a squad with quality in certain areas, thin in others, and in need of significant surgical investment in the summer. 📅 Mon 13 Apr, 19:00 UTC | Old Trafford vs Leeds 🏆 GW30 | What the Numbers Say