MarcusBateman1

A recent study by the Guardian newspaper has revealed something that many football fans have long suspected, but has now been confirmed mathematically: Manchester United get more extra time when behind than they do when in front. In the 2006-7 season for example, United got an average of 194.53 seconds added when they went into extra time ahead, compared to over 217 seconds when drawing or behind. In the 2007-8 season this was even more pronounced, with the numbers standing at 178.29 and 254.5 respectively. The gap also grew again last season. Although this has to be taken in the context of United's never say die attitude and unrelenting end game aggression, there is little doubt that such a statistic must be aiding United in their pursuit of the late game equalisers and winners. It ...