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Manchester United's Corner Strategy: Top Scoring, Weak Defense

11/10/2025

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In the 2025-26 season, Manchester United's corners are more effective, recording 14.3 goals per 100 corners—the Premier League's highest.
They concede 7.1 goals per 100 corners, ranking fifth-worst defensively.
In a recent match against Tottenham, Matthijs de Ligt scored a late equalizer from a corner, illustrating the improved set-piece strategy.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matthijs de Ligt are key players, with Mbeumo scoring six goals this season.

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Story summary

In the 2025-26 season, Manchester United's corners are more effective, recording 14.3 goals per 100 corners—the Premier League's highest.
They concede 7.1 goals per 100 corners, ranking fifth-worst defensively.
In a recent match against Tottenham, Matthijs de Ligt scored a late equalizer from a corner, illustrating the improved set-piece strategy.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matthijs de Ligt are key players, with Mbeumo scoring six goals this season.