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 Cristiano Ronaldo against Norwich in the Premier League on the 16th of April 2023.
Ronaldo’s free-kick was part of a second successive Premier League hat trick in two games to edge Manchester United to a 3-2 victory.
When was the last time Manchester United got a penalty?
Manchester United last were awarded a penalty against Everton in the Premier League on March 9.
United were awarded two penalties this this game, the first was scored by Bruno Fernandes, with Marcus Rashford netting the second to make it 2 – 0 for United.
When was the last time Manchester United scored a penalty?
Marcus Rashford scored the most recent penalty for Manchester United in the 2-0 Premier League win over Everton on March 9 2024.
When was the last time Manchester United conceded a penalty?
The last time United conceded a penalty was when Pablo Sarabia converted from the spot on Thursday the 1st of February 2024 in the 4-3 victory against Wolves in the Premier League.
Casemiro was the man to concede it, bringing down Pedro Neto in the area.
When was the last time Manchester United scored from a corner?
The last time Manchester United scored from a corner was on Thursday the 1st of February 2024 when Scott McTominay scored the third goal in United’s 4-3 victory over Wolves in the Premier League.
Bruno Fernandes swung one in to the Wolves box at Molineux and the Scotsman was there to head home to give the Red Devils a 3-2 lead.
Wolves did equalise once more, but a dramatic late winner from Kobbie Mainoo secured all three points for the Red Devils.
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 Leeds United on the 14th of August 2021. They won 5-1 at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s side battered their opposition in the Premier League thanks to goals from Fred, Mason Greenwood and a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick.
When was the last time Manchester United scored more than five goals?
The last time United scored more than five goals in a competitive fixture was when they beat AS Roma 6-2 in the Europa League on the 29th of April 2021.
A Bruno Fernandes double, an Edinson Cavani double, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood strikes gave the Red Devils a memorable win in Europe against the Serie A side.