Manchester united’s magnificent seventh comeback

  • Manchester United registered their seventh Premier League win after being two or more goals down at half-time – four more than any other team.
  • This is Newcastle’s worst-ever start to a top-flight season after eight games in terms of points (2).
  • Newcastle are winless in their eight Premier League games this season – only in 1898-99 (first 10) have they gone longer without a win from the start of a top-flight campaign.
  • Newcastle have lost eight Premier League matches when scoring first against Manchester United.
  • Newcastle found themselves leading for the first time this season in any competition.
  • Since his Premier League debut in August 2011, Mata has scored more direct free-kick goals in the Premier League than any other player (8).
  • Paul Pogba has had a hand in 29 Premier League goals under Mourinho at Manchester United (13 goals, 16 assists), more than any other player.
  • Since 2016/17, Manchester United attacker Alexis Sanchez has scored three 90+ minute winners in the Premier League, more than any other player.