10 Players With The Most Premier League Goals Against Manchester United

Erling Haaland may have only faced Manchester United a handful of times in the Premier League, but he’s wasted no time in becoming a major problem for their defenders. The Manchester City striker has already established himself as one of United’s most feared opponents.

But how does Haaland stack up against the biggest thorns in United’s side over the years? From Liverpool legends to Arsenal icons and Manchester City greats, plenty of star forwards have made a habit of finding the net against the Red Devils.

According to Planet Football, these are the 10 players with the most Premier League goals scored against Manchester United. Note: where players are tied on goals, the ranking is decided by goals-per-minute.

10. Pascal Gross – 7 goals

This list is dominated by Premier League greats, so Gross’ inclusion stands out. The German midfielder netted 30 Premier League goals during his Brighton career seven of which came against United. A true nuisance for them.

9. Phil Foden – 8 goals

Foden edges ahead of Duncan Ferguson thanks to his superior strike rate: one goal every 120 minutes against United. A player who truly thrives on derby day.

8. Steven Gerrard – 8 goals

Liverpool’s talisman faced United 30 times in the league and scored eight goals. Few moments are as iconic as his Old Trafford celebration, kissing the camera lens after scoring.

7. Les Ferdinand – 8 goals

A Premier League legend often overlooked, Ferdinand scored 159 goals in the competition eight of them against United. His towering header in Newcastle’s famous 5-0 win in 1996 remains unforgettable.

6. Robbie Fowler – 8 goals

Fowler lined up against United with Liverpool, Leeds, and Manchester City. He struck eight times in total six for Liverpool and two for City. His very first against them, as a 20-year-old, remains his personal favourite.

5. Thierry Henry – 8 goals

Henry lived for the big games, and few were bigger than United vs Arsenal in the early 2000s. He scored eight goals and provided four assists in just 14 league meetings. Surprisingly, he only ended up on the winning side three times.

4. Sergio Aguero – 8 goals

City’s all-time great striker relished the derby atmosphere. Aguero netted eight times against United, delighting the City faithful whenever he silenced Old Trafford.

3. Erling Haaland – 8 goals

Haaland has reached this tally in record time. He scored a hat-trick in his very first Manchester derby and now averages a goal against United every 67 minutes the most clinical strike rate of anyone on this list.

2. Alan Shearer – 10 goals

The Premier League’s all-time top scorer may not top this list, but he still managed 10 goals against United all from open play, with not a single penalty among them.

1. Mohamed Salah – 13 goals

Liverpool’s “Egyptian King” leads the way, with 13 Premier League goals against United more than anyone else in history. He’s also registered six assists, tormenting them time and again, especially in the post-Ferguson era.