Looking at fbref/SB data from yesterday& #39;s game, a few things stand out compared to normal(with massive caveat that it& #39;s one game Vs a team with a very clear style):

- Much more penalty area touches for us
- CB& #39;s had relatively less of the ball
- Bale, Son got on the ball a lot

- A lot of ball progression from FBs
- Pressing a bit more, but with a high success rate(3rd highest successful pressures by us all season)
- Relatively fewer pressures in our 3rd
- Many recoveries(4th highest all season
- We were tackled and pressed more than in any other game

- Despite being pressed a lot(highest presses, tackles, passes under pressure all season), Southampton& #39;s recoveries and interceptions were quite average. Suggesting our passing and options were good
- Penalty area touches was 3rd highest all season

- Southampton& #39;s penalty area touches was 2nd lowest all season
- Saints& #39; Passes received (%) and progressive passes received were among the lowest all season too
- We attempted more dribbles(not very successful) than in any other game

Slightly haphazard thread, but clear to see a lot of good signs here even if it& #39;s one game against a stylistically unique side.

A departure from Mourinho& #39;s methods apparent as well