Manchester United’s firepower has become one of the major talking points of the new Premier League season, with fresh data from the 2025/26 campaign further highlighting just how dangerous their frontline really is.
Yet despite the evidence, many continue to downplay United’s attacking threat — including some of their own supporters.
According to Premier League statistics after Gameweek 3, United rank second only to Liverpool in key attacking metrics. The numbers show just how effective their forwards have been in creating chances and testing opposition goalkeepers, confirming that United’s attack is operating at an elite level.
Expected Goals (xG) and shots on target per 90 minutes place United right at the top end of the league:
1. Liverpool — 5.672. Manchester United — 5.003. Chelsea — 4.67
These stats underline the reality — United have quickly become one of the most clinical and dangerous sides in England. While debate continues, the data speaks for itself: United’s attack is firing, and the rest of the league has been put on notice.
