Weird things about football that are true but don't sound it

[Peelhead]

In 2023 Manchester City will school Manchester United so not much will change.

Ooof, that's one of them challenges that looks criminal but slow it down and it's perfect ball only :/

 

[RedRocket9908]

Who was the closest? Kegan?

Keagen was the closest in 95-96 finishing 2nd 4 points behind us, next closest is Ron Atkinson who's Villa side finished 2nd 8 points behind us in 92/93.

 

[Peelhead]

‘Austin Macphee…’

Yeah right. He’s clearly an ex presidents member, still on the run from Johnny Utah.

Or tracking Christopher Lambert's clan in his guise as the Kurgan

 

[Paolo Di Canio]

Is michael carrick our manager with the best win % ?

 

[antsmithmk]

Stockport County has the ground that is closer than any others to the river Mersey.

 

[Chief123]

In our last 14 premier league games, there’s only been 1 game where both teams have scored. (Spurs 2-2).

 

[P0GBA]

In our last 14 premier league games, there’s only been 1 game where both teams have scored. (Spurs 2-2).

I think City are the only team to have scored past us in a home league game when Casemiro has been on the pitch. He didn't play against Brighton or Liverpool. He came on against Arsenal after they'd scored. Palace scored after he was sent off and he was suspended against Leeds.

 

[Ole'sgunnarwin]

I think City are the only team to have scored past us in a home league game when Casemiro has been on the pitch. He didn't play against Brighton or Liverpool. He came on against Arsenal after they'd scored. Palace scored after he was sent off and he was suspended against Leeds.

That's insane. I looked it up too, I think you're right.

 

[Muninman]

Stockport County has the ground that is closer than any others to the river Mersey.

Good one - though Tranmere must be close too. Merseysiders!

 

[Muninman]

Stockport County has the ground that is closer than any others to the river Mersey.

I've looked on Google Earth and I think Tranmere might be closer

Update, no - Edgeley Park is about 1km and Prenton Park is about 2km, so not even close.

 

[Berbigoal]

Everton has more xG then Manchester city .

 

[tentan]

Its been 10 years since United last won the league. It doesn't really feel it does it? Back in 2014 if someone said its been a decade since Arsenal won the league you would've believed it. Somehow the time between 2004 and 2014 seemed longer than the time between 2013 and 2023.

 

[KeanoMagicHat]

Its been 10 years since United last won the league. It doesn't really feel it does it? Back in 2014 if someone said its been a decade since Arsenal won the league you would've believed it. Somehow the time between 2004 and 2014 seemed longer than the time between 2013 and 2023.

I don't know, it feels like a long 10 years to me. Mostly because it feels like another 10 years is as likely again.

 

[sugar_kane]

Just wanted to say I think this thread might be on of my favourites on the internet, loads of good stuff in here.

Everton has more xG then Manchester city .

This is an amazing stat btw.

 

[Oranges038]

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a goal for every minute of the game 1-90.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Ashley Young scored 0 goals in our title winning season in 2012/13.

 

[MackRobinson]

The last forward or winger to score in the league for United at home: Jadon Sancho.

 

[tentan]

The last forward or winger to score in the league for United at home: Jadon Sancho.

When was that

 

[Winrar]

When was that

Last season's finale against Fulham.

And on that note, our forwards have scored combined 0 PL goals at OT so far.

 

[2 man midfield]

Juan Mata played 13 full seasons for Manchester United and Chelsea, and never won the premier league.

 

[Brophs]

Juan Mata played 13 full seasons for Manchester United and Chelsea, and never won the premier league.

I would say that’s eminently believable.

 

[van der star]

FC Twente earned more money last year from beer sales than player sales.

 

[LawCharltonBest]

There were 31 years between the 1968 and 1999 champions league wins

The 1999 champions league win was now 25 years ago