There is only one Premier League team that has played more long balls this season than Louis van Gaal's Manchester United. In stats from Opta, it shows that the Old Trafford side have attempted 1,696 long passes after 22 games this term - 358 more at the same stage last season under former boss David Moyes.
In fact, only Burnley - who spent around the £8million mark last summer as opposed to United's £150m spree - have attempted more long balls (1,737) in the top flight this season.
MOST LONG BALLS THIS SEASON
Burnley: 1737
Manchester United: 1696
Queens Park Rangers: 1685
West Bromwich Albion: 1587
Leicester City: 1564
Hull City: 1552
