82 goals conceded in all competitions! Leandro Trossard’s Arsenal goal condemns Manchester United to worst defensive record since 1971

United’s miseries continued on Sunday as Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock at Old Trafford in the 20th minute of the Premier League clash. It was the 82nd goal that the club conceded in the current campaign, the most in a single season for them since 1971.

Manchester United have now conceded 82 goals across all competitions this season, their most in a single season since 1970/71. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/zFHf8eUMry

— Squawka (@Squawka) May 12, 2024

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The strike was also the 56th Premier League goal that the Red Devils leaked this season and are now just a goal away from breaching the club record for most goals conceded in a single campaign. Out of the 82 goals that were scored against the team this season across all competitions, Andre Onana leaked 80 of them while Altay Bayindir conceded twice in the only match he played this season in the FA Cup.

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While the Belgian attacker’s goal forced the Manchester-based club to script an unwanted record, it allowed his side to register the most number of goals in a single Premier League season, surpassing their previous best tally of 88 goals in the 2022/23 campaign.

WHAT NEXT?

Mikel Arteta’s side held on to their lead until the end of the game to secure the crucial three points and reclaim the top position from Manchester City.