Match Report
18 points for Manchester United (3rd), 19 for Athletic Club (2nd): a 1-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 2/1.13 for Manchester United and 1.88/0.88 for Athletic Club (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.42.
4 meetings are on record — 1 won by Manchester United, 2 by Athletic Club, 1 drawn, at 3.25 goals per meeting. Only 25% of these meetings ended in a home win. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 75% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
The venue was Old Trafford, with room for 74,879 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Athletic Club led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Manchester United: Mason Mount (72'), Casemiro (79'), Rasmus Højlund (85'), Mason Mount (90') · Athletic Club: Mikel Jauregizar (31')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester United 51% · Athletic Club 49% · Total shots: 11-11 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 0-2