Manchester United fans, pinch yourselves. After a 2024/25 campaign that was widely labeled the most frustrating in the club's modern Premier League history, the Red Devils have achieved a staggering statistical milestone.
Following the 3–2 victory over Fulham on February 1, 2026, Manchester United have officially scored 44 Premier League goals. Why is that number significant? Because that is the exact total they managed in the entire 38-game season last year.
The most impressive part? They’ve done it with 14 games to spare.
The Great Efficiency Leap: 2024/25 vs. 2025/26
The turnaround under the revolving door of leadership this season—transitioning from Ruben Amorim to interim Darren Fletcher and now Michael Carrick—has seen United transform from a toothless attack into one of the league's most clinical units.
The "Carrick Effect": Since taking over in mid-January, Michael Carrick has overseen a 2–0 win against Manchester City, a 3–2 thriller at Arsenal, and the most recent 3–2 win against Fulham. The handbrake is officially off.
Who’s Fueling the Fire?
While last season was a struggle for anyone to find the net, the 2025/26 squad has seen a massive uptick in individual output. The recruitment of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha has proven to be masterstroke business.
Bryan Mbeumo (8 Goals): The summer signing has already equalled last season's top scorer tally. His pace and directness have transformed United’s transitions.
Matheus Cunha (6 Goals): A creative force who has added much-needed flair and finishing in the final third.
Benjamin Šeško (5 Goals): The Slovenian powerhouse has provided the physical presence United lacked, including the dramatic 94th-minute winner against Fulham.
Bruno Fernandes (5 Goals, 12 Assists): While his goal tally is modest, his 12 assists make him the most creative player in Europe’s top five leagues right now.
The Verdict: Manchester United aren't just winning games; they are entertaining again. If they maintain this scoring rate of 1.83 goals per game, they are on track to finish with roughly 70 goals—a 60% increase on last year’s output.