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2) 100 different players have scored for Manchester United in the Premier League

Josh Harrop goal
Josh Harrop scored on his debut

In 25 seasons of the Premier League (ever since it was founded in 1992), Manchester United are one of six clubs who have played each season in the top flight. With 13 titles to their name, they hold the record for most league titles. They also hold the record for most goals scored (1856).

When Jose Mourinho named the lineup for the final game of the season, only die-hard United fans probably knew who the players were. Four players – Kieran O'Hara, Josh Harrop, Angel Gomes and Zak Dearnley made their made their first team debuts with the senior squad.

“Who’s Josh Harrop?” people asked. They soon found out when he scored in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, thereby becoming the 100th different player to score for Manchester United in the Premier League (excluding own goals).

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