Opta data examined by The Analyst shows United have repeatedly failed to punish depleted opponents, with Saturday's 1-1 draw against ten-man Tottenham the latest example of a recurring problem.
From Saul Niguez to Hakim Ziyech, a wave of recognisable Premier League and La Liga names are rebuilding careers in Brazil's Serie A, each filling a specific role rather than just collecting a pay cheque.
Unai Emery has confirmed Matteo Ruggeri will be out for 'more than one month' with a hamstring problem, ruling the wing-back out of Italy's next squad after a breakthrough start to the season.
Chelsea have raced into early leads all season under Xabi Alonso, and the data shows these aren't simple chances they're converting — they're difficult ones, finished with unusual precision, before the team fades later in games.
Data from The Analyst shows who leads the all-time Premier League scoring list at every one of the competition's 51 clubs, and the figures reveal as much about role and era as about raw totals.
Roberto Muzzi has revealed he snubbed a move to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal in the 1990s, a decision that enraged Cagliari president Massimo Cellino and reshaped his career path.
Claude Makélélé was so associated with protecting the back four that his name became shorthand for the job. What did the role involve, and why did it matter?