DBasia.news – While isiting Craven Cottage, Fulham’s headquarters in the 26th week Premier League match, Manchester United won 3-0, Saturday (9/2) evening. The three Red Devils goals in the match were created by Paul Pogba’s two goals (one penalty) and the other goal was scored by Anthony Martial.
Thanks to these three additional points, Manchester United temporarily climbed to fourth place in the Premier League standings. United is currently collecting 51 points, one ahead of Chelsea who will be competing against Manchester City, Sunday (10/2).
This victory also extended the excellent report card of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the manager caretaker of the Red Devils . This is the 10th victory from 11 matches in all competitions since the former striker took over Jose Mourinho’s work.
On the contrary, for Fulham the results of this match made them stay in the red zone. Not only that, Fulham also became the club with the worst conceded record with 58 goals from 26 Premier League matches.
Here are 5 interesting facts behind Manchester United’s victory over Fulham.
1. For the first time since May 2009, Manchester United have won six consecutive away wins in all competitions.
2. Since serving in December 2018, Solskjaer has scooped 25 points in the Premier League from eight wins and one draw. He became the manager who won the most points from the first nine matches.
3. Man United with Arsenal have beaten Fulham 20 times, most often among other clubs in the Premier League.
4. Manchester United have scored seven goals from the penalty spot this season. They have become the most in the Premier League this season.
5. Anthony Martial has been involved in creating 50 goals for Manchester United in the Premier League this season (33 goals, 17 assists).