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The statistic that shames Manchester United’s forwards

Manchester United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth on Saturday at Old Trafford.

Vicious Zlatan could cost Man Utd dear

It proved a frustrating experience for the Red Devils as they laid siege to their opponents’ goal, even seeing a Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty repelled by Artur Boruc.

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Over the course of the match, United mustered 20 efforts on the Cherries goal but were only able to breach their defences once.

However, that is a sadly familiar experience for Jose Mourinho’s side, who have failed to win four times this season after having had 20 or more shots at their opponents’ goal – more than any other side in the Premier League.

Still outside the top four, this statistic could be the one that costs them the Champions League next season.

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