The PL ‘big six’ head to head table during Solskjaer’s time at Man Utd
During his three years in charge of Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was often criticised for his tactics, especially in games against their biggest Premier League rivals.
The Red Devils have endured some embarrassing defeats against fellow big six sides in recent seasons, including a 6-1 loss to Tottenham and the recent 5-0 loss against Liverpool.
We’ve taken a look at which big six teams have the best head-to-head records against each other in the Premier League since Solskjaer’s appointment at United in December 2018.
1. Liverpool – 60 points
Played: 29
Won: 18
Drawn: 6
Lost: 5
Goals for: 61
Goals against: 32
Goal difference: +29
There’s no way you’re sleeping without a watch of these 🍿
🎥 Today’s five-star performance 🤩 #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/G6Aey0b88Z
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 24, 2021
2. Manchester City – 55 points
Played: 30
Won: 17
Drawn: 4
Lost: 9
Goals for: 55
Goals against: 28
Goal difference: +27
3. Manchester United – 37 points
Played: 28
Won: 9
Drawn: 10
Lost: 9
Goals for: 28
Goals against: 33
Goal difference: -5
This is absolute top tier television.
Roy Keane on Ole playing Fred 😂😂😂
📹 @footballdaily pic.twitter.com/vLUImozRhI
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) November 6, 2021
4. Chelsea – 36 points
Played: 29
Won: 10
Drawn: 6
Lost: 13
Goals for: 30
Goals against: 43
Goal difference: -13
Marcos Alonso was back with a bang against Tottenham 🧨pic.twitter.com/q5pol9a30q
— GOAL (@goal) February 23, 2020
5. Arsenal – 32 points
Played: 29
Won: 9
Drawn: 5
Lost: 16
Goals for: 30
Goals against: 52
Goal difference: -22
6. Tottenham – 23 points
Played: 29
Won: 6
Drawn: 5
Lost: 18
Goals for: 30
Goals against: 46
Goal difference: -16
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