Manchester United should have five fewer points in the Premier League this season, according to Opta.
Erik ten Hag's side battled to a to climb up to sixth in the table and ease the pressure on the Dutchman.
The margin of victory continued a Red Devils trend as each of their seven league triumphs this term have come by a solitary goal.
On account of this and several other data points, the statisticians at Opta have determined that United have managed to accrue five more points than their underlying numbers would suggest.