Stats That Show Why Manchester United Strikers Are Struggling to Score Goals in the Premier League

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When you look at the Premier League stats for Manchester United attackers this season, you will be extremely shocked at the number of goals they have scored this season.

In the Premier League, Scott McTominay, who is a midfielder, scored the highest number of goals.

Rashford had scored two goals: Hojlund's zero goal, Martial's one goal, and Antony's zero goals, all in the Premier League.


However, the reason the player struggled with goals was due to the chances created for them and the number of passes they had received.

According to a stat release on Twitter, it was revealed that Anthony Martial and Rasmus Hojlund are the two players who received the fewest passes compared to other strikers in the league.

Martial had received only 140 passes, and Hojlund had 142 passes after 16 matches.

Players like Heung Min Son had received 345 passes from his teammates.

Premier League top scorer Erling Haaland received 194 passes and scored 14 goals in the league.

Football pundits had detected elements of inconsistency in the Manchester United squad and the inability to create chances for the strikers.

Hojlund possesses strength, and his positioning has always been the best.

In a Manchester United match against Brighton on September 16, 2023, Marcus Rashford had the chance to give the ball to Hojlund for him to tap in, but he optioned for a shot.

In the Manchester United match against Bournemouth, they suffered a 3-0 loss at Old Trafford.

Diogo Dalot saw Hojlund in the 18-yard box waiting for a cross, but he decided to boot the ball into the side net.

In the same match against Bournemouth on September 9, 2023, Anthony Martial watched how Manchester United players kept playing the ball through the air without him being the target man.

The striker got frustrated and decided not to make a run to help the team defend.

How can the manager solve the goal-scoring issue for his team?

He needs to build the team around Rasmus Hojlund because he is a very talented striker who can make Manchester United great again, but he can't do it alone.

Marcus Rashford is fond of trying to beat four players in one attempt, and Antony loves bending the ball into the air, with the goalkeeper always predicting his next move.

In the midfield, Bruno Fernandes had been the only player capable of creating chances.

Luke Shaw, who is the only defender capable of creating chances for the team, played more as a center back than a left back.

The manager should consistently compile his attackers to give the ball to the striker instead of making attempts on their own.

What do you think about the number of passes made to Hojlund and Martial? Air your views in the comments section.