Manchester United defeated Tottenham 3-2 in a thrilling match in the Premier League. Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, helping his team grab all three points.
We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including;
* shot maps
* xT (expected threat)
* pass networks
* xG timelines
* defensive duels
* average positions and much more!
We also try to answer some questions for you with the visuals;
Which team dominated the xG timeline? Which player led the dribbles chart?
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At the end of the gallery, you’ll be able to download the full PDF stats report.
Manchester United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ronaldo led the attack for his side.
United occupied multiple spaces near the centre.
Tottenham lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Harry Kane led the attack for Spurs.
Tottenham pushed high up the pitch.
Tottenham’s xG of 1.63 surpassed that of United’s 1.10. Spurs took more shots than their opponents, however, United had more shots on target. Tottenham made 25 recoveries in the opponent’s half, while United made 13. Spurs had higher possession of the ball than United at the final whistle.
Ronaldo had the highest xG in the match while also taking the most shots. Sergio Reguilon made the highest number of dribbles. Hojbjerg made the highest number of passes into the final third while also making the highest number of recoveries in the opponent’s half. Dier, Ronaldo, and Romero won the joint-highest number of aerial duels.
United took nine shots, with six of them on target. Most of their shots were taken from inside the opponent’s box.
Tottenham took 10 shots, with three of them on target. Most of their shots were taken from inside the opponent’s box. Five of their efforts from inside the box were off target.
The xT timeline indicates United were the more threatening side in the first half. Tottenham came back stronger in the second half. Spurs dominated the match in terms of xG in both halves.
Diogo Dalot attempted 52 passes for his team, while Ronaldo received 49 from his team.
Hojbjerg attempted 84 passes for his team, while also receiving 70 passes.
United dominated the passing zones near the centre in the half-spaces.
Tottenham dominated the passing zones in the central areas of the pitch. They delivered multiple successful smart passes near the opposition’s box. They attempted crosses from both wings.
United created their highest xT from inside the box.
Alex Telles created the highest xT from his dribbles, 0.064.
Tottenham created their highest xT on the wide areas. Hojbjerg created the highest xT from passes, 0.314.
Harry Kane created the highest xT from his dribbles, 0.089.
United were successful in winning defensive duels on the right wing near the centre.
United won aerial duels in their half and a few in the opposition’s half. Ronaldo won three aerial duels for his side.
Maguire recovered three loose balls for his side. United recovered most of their loose balls near the centre on the right wing.
Tottenham were successful in winning defensive duels on the right wing in their half. Romero won three defensive duels for his side.
Romero and Dier won three aerial duels each.
Hojbjerg recovered two loose balls for his side. Tottenham recovered most of their loose balls near the centre on the right wing.
Alex Telles took a total of four corners, creating an xT of 0.57.
Son took a total of four corners, creating an xT of 0.46.
United are now placed fifth in the league while Tottenham are in the eighth spot.
If you want to download the stats report in PDF format you can do so here: Premier League Stats: Manchester United vs Tottenham