WMR = 38.73 – Unacceptable
WMR scale (single match /100):
85–100 = Dominant (A+)
70–74.9 = Strong Win
60–64.9 = Below Standard
0–44.9 = Unacceptable ← United this week: 38.73
3–0 loss away at Manchester City over the weekend and the stats confirm this was our worst performance of the season: defensively we were a disaster, the model rewarded us with –2.00/24 points on defense due to 2.63 xGA, 4 big chances conceded, and Bayindir giving us a negative goals prevented (–0.60). Going forward wasn't much better either, our 1.51 xG looks decent on paper, but we only had 2/12 shots on target (SoT% 16.67%).
Compared to Burnley WMR was down 25.92 points from 64.66
Key stats
xG: 1.51 vs xGA: 2.63
Shots / On target: 12 / 2 (SoT% 16.67%)
Big chances: 2 vs 4 conceded
Possession: 55.00% | Duels won: 52.00% | Tackles won: 65.00%
Corners: 4–2 (no set-piece goals against at least)
GK goals prevented: –0.60
Model Point Breakdown
Category (→max) | Points |
|---|---|
Attack (→24) | 11.93 |
Defense (→24) | –2.00 |
Possession (→14) | 9.33 |
Def. Actions (→14) | 6.88 |
Set Pieces (→10) | 7.00 |
Adjustments (→14) | 5.59 (Player Availability 4.09; Manager 1.5; Result nudge 0) |
WMR / 100 | 38.73 |
Three Key Factors behind the 38.73
Defensive nightmare (–2.00/24). 2.63 xGA and 4 big chances allowed, plus a –0.60 GK swing, pushed the defensive rating into negative territory. The primary factor dragging down the overall score.
Attack looked better on paper than in reality. 1.51 xG appears reasonable, but 2/12 on target (16.67%) reveals the reality: wasteful finishing and poor decision-making. Apart from the one big Mbeumo save, Donnarumma wasn’t meaningfully tested.
Possession without purpose. 55.00% possession and a 4–2 corner advantage produced only 2/12 shots on target (16.67%) and 0 set-piece goals.
Notable season benchmarks from this performance
Rock-bottom WMR: 38.73 (worst this season)
Defense in negative territory: –2.00/24 for the first time due big chances against + goalkeeper performance.
Most vulnerable defensively: 2.63 xGA and 4 big chances allowed (both season-worst)
Poorest finishing: 16.67% shots on target (season-low)
Weakest attacking output: 1.51 xG (lowest in five games)
Game settled by finishing: our mistakes gifted them goals while we squandered our chances. We’ve seen this so many times before with these players.
How to improve for Next Week
Tighten up defensively. Stop giving away easy chances: stay closer to runners, clear with purpose, prevent dangerous cut-backs.
Smarter attacking play. Stop taking wild shots; be patient, find the extra pass, and force their keeper into more real saves.
Goalkeeper needs to step up. Take charge of the penalty area and make game-changing saves; whether it's Bayindir or Lammens gets the nod, we need some positive contribution between the posts.
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