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Why Man United Are Struggling in 2024: They Lead Premier League Teams in Shots Faced This Year
Joel Reyes
updated at April 5, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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- Five Premier League teams have faced at least 200 shots in the English top flight this year
- Manchester United have faced the most number of shots in the Premier League in 2024
- Title contenders Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are in the bottom 4 of the table
Manchester United's 2023-24 season is spiraling out of control.
They have dropped points in four out of their last five league matches, with three of those games ending in defeats.
Their defence is to blame for their sudden dip in form, allowing the most number of shots in the Premier League in 2024.
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Shots Faced in Premier League in 2024
Ranking | Teams | Shots Faced in 2024 |
1 | Manchester United | 225 |
2 | Brentford | 216 |
3 | Sheffield United | 206 |
4 | West Ham United | 205 |
5 | Luton Town | 201 |
6 | Burnley | 181 |
7 | Newcastle United | 171 |
8 | Fulham | 169 |
9 | Chelsea | 162 |
10 | Everton | 158 |
11 | Aston Villa | 150 |
12 | Wolves | 144 |
13 | Nottingham Forest | 142 |
14 | Brighton | 123 |
14 | Crystal Palace | 123 |
16 | Bournemouth | 121 |
17 | Liverpool | 103 |
18 | Tottenham Hotspur | 98 |
18 | Manchester City | 98 |
20 | Arsenal | 77 |
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1. Manchester United (6th in Premier League)
In 2024, the Red Devils faced a whopping 225 shots in the Premier League, the highest number among teams in the English top flight.
According to Opta, United have faced more shots than any other club in Europe's top 5 leagues. It's no surprise, then, that their season has started to unravel, with United now 11 points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa.
2. Brentford (15th in Premier League)
The Bees have faced 216 shots in the Premier League in 2024, the second-highest among clubs in the English top flight.
They have won just once in their last 10 league matches, recording six losses and three draws during that period. They have also allowed 19 goals in those matches.
3. Sheffield United (20th in Premier League)
The Blades have faced 206 shots in the English top flight this year, the third-highest among teams in the Premier League.
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They have won just once in their last 10 league games, recording six defeats and three draws during that stretch. They have also conceded 31 goals in those matches.
4. West Ham United (7th in Premier League)
The Hammers have faced 205 shots in the Premier League thus far in 2024, the fourth-highest among teams in the English top flight.
They have won just twice in their last 10 league games, recording four losses and four draws during that stretch. They have also conceded 23 goals in those matches.
5. Luton Town (18th in Premier League)
The Hatters have faced 201 shots in the English top flight this year, the fifth-highest among teams in the Premier League.
They have not won in their last 10 league matches, recording seven losses and three draws during that stretch. They have also allowed 26 goals in those games.
6. Burnley (19th in Premier League)
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The Clarets have faced 181 shots in the Premier League thus far in 2024, the sixth-highest among teams in the English top flight.
They have won just once in their last 10 league games, recording five losses and four draws during that stretch. They have also conceded 24 goals in those matches.
7. Newcastle United (8th in Premier League)
The Magpies have faced 171 shots in the English top flight this year, the seventh-highest among teams in the Premier League.
They have recorded four wins, three draws, and three losses in their last 10 league matches. Newcastle have also allowed 23 goals in those games.
8. Fulham (13th in Premier League)
The Cottagers have faced 169 shots in the Premier League in 2024, the eighth-highest among teams in the English top flight.
They have recorded four victories, three draws, and three defeats in their last 10 league outings. Fulham have also allowed 14 goals in those games.
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9. Chelsea (10th in Premier League)
The Blues have faced 162 shots in the English top flight this year, the ninth-highest among clubs in the Premier League.
They have recorded five wins, three draws, and two losses in their last 10 league matches. Mauricio Pochettino's men have also allowed 21 goals in those games.
10. Everton (16th in Premier League)
The Toffees have faced 158 shots in the Premier League in 2024, the tenth-highest among teams in the English top flight.
They have not won in their last 10 league matches, recording four losses and six draws during that stretch. They have also allowed 14 goals in those games.
Shots faced by Premier League title contenders
It isn't a complete surprise to see title contenders Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City at the bottom of this list.
The Gunners have faced just 77 shots in the Premier League in 2024, the lowest number in the English top flight.
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Pep Guardiola's men have faced just 98 shots in 2024, tied for second-lowest in the Premier League.
The Reds have faced 103 shots in the English top flight, the third-lowest among teams in the Premier League.
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