When was the last time Manchester United scored a free-kick? Or when was the last time a player received a red card? How about a penalty? Find out all right here.
United have some of the most talented players in world football coursing through the first-team ranks at Old Trafford.
The likes of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Luke Shaw have all shown they’re integral senior players, whilst Erik ten Hag also has budding youth talent such as Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho who have both previously thrived in the academy.
With such a talented group of players, many United fans are interested in Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup games – particularly what happens in them. With this – here are some queries fans may be curious about when the Red Devils are in action.
When was the last time Manchester United scored a free-kick?
The last time Manchester United were to score directly from a free-kick was Bruno Fernandes against Leicester City on the 30th of October 2024 in the Carabao Cup.
Fernandes stood over the free kick and tried to whip it into the corner but a heavy deflection took it the other side of Danny Ward, the Leicester goalkeeper.
When was the last time Manchester United got a penalty?
Manchester United were last awarded a penalty against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, September 17.
United were awarded a penalty at Old Trafford which was scored by Antony during the Red Devils’ 7-0 victory in the third round of the competition..
When was the last time Manchester United scored a penalty?
Antony scored his penalty against the EFL League One side with consummate ease during that 7-0 victory.
When was the last time Manchester United conceded a penalty?
The last time United conceded a penalty was on the 14th of September 2024 against Southampton when Diogo Dalot slid in on Tyler Dibling in the penalty area which was rightly awarded as a penalty.
Cameron Archer saw his penalty saved by Andre Onana at St Mary’s Stadium.
When was the last time Manchester United scored from a corner?
The last time Manchester United scored from a corner was on Saturday the 14th of September 2024 when Matthijs De Ligt scored the opener for United against Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium.
Bruno Fernandes swung one in a brilliant cross after a corner kick routine and the Dutchman headed the ball in brilliantly past Aaron Ramsdale in the Saints goal.
When was the last time Manchester United got a red card?
The last time a Manchester United player received a red card was Diogo Dalot in the 0 – 0 draw against Liverpool on the 17th of December 2023.
Dalot was shown two yellows in quick succession after protesting when a throw-in decision went against him. Michael Oliver sent him off in the 94th minute.
When was the last time Manchester United scored more than four goals?
The last time United scored more than four goals in a competitive match was against Leicester City on the 30th of October. 2024.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s first game as an interim manager saw his United side batter Leicester in the Carabao Cup thanks to goals from Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes in a 5-2 win.
When was the last time Manchester United scored more than five goals?
It was a night of domination from United but that 7-0 victory over Barnsley was the Red Devils’ biggest victory under Ten Hag.
United were dominant against the EFL League One side and it truly was one-way traffic throughout at Old Trafford.
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