But TWO of United’s central defenders rank among the Premier League’s BEST for clearances – and that’s before Karl Darlow and his top flight best number of saves comes into the mix.
Newcastle may be light on numbers at centre-half, but where do Federico Fernandez and Jamaal Lascelles rank among Premier League peers? Here’s a top 10 for clearances...
5. 6. Jannik Vestergaard - Southampton
The towering defender has made 20 clearances this campaign. Photo: FRANK AUGSTEIN
6. 5. Chris Basham - Sheffield United
The Sunderland fan - a reported NUFC target in the summer - has made 20. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
7. 4. Tyrone Mings - Aston Villa
The England and Aston Villa man has made 21 clearances this season. Photo: Pool
8. 3. Eric Dier - Tottenham Hotspur
The midfielder has been used as a defender by Jose Mourinho this campaign and has a total of 21 clearances to his name. Photo: MATT DUNHAM