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...
9. 2. Federico Fernandez - Newcastle United
The Argentine defender has made the second most clearances in the league with 23. Photo: Pool
10. 1. Kyle Bartley - West Bromwich Albion
The West Brom man has been the busiest defender in the Premier League this season and stands alone at the top with his 27 clearances. Photo: Pool
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