Danny Welbeck Has Scored More Goals Than Romelu Lukaku This Season, Despite Playing 700 Minutes Less

It's a damning statistic that sums up Romelu Lukaku's season. It just isn't happening right now for the Manchester United forward, who has managed to find the net just four times in 1103 minutes.

Lukaku's lack of movement in attacking positions, combined with his, at times, wayward touch in front of goal, has drawn heavy criticism in recent weeks.

And a shocking stat involving Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has recently emerged, going viral in a matter of hours.

It turns out Welbeck, who bagged the winner against Sporting CP in mid-week, has scored more goals than Romelu Lukaku this season, despite the Belgian playing over 800 minutes more.

Welbeck has five goals in 467 minutes under Unai Emery this season, with his side revitalised in both the Premier League and Europa League competition.

At this stage last season, things were much brighter for Romelu Lukaku.

The 25-year-old had scored five times in three games for Belgium, as well as netting 11 goals in 13 appearances for Manchester United. Could it be just a lack of confidence effecting his game or does it run deeper?

It looks like the striker could be dropped for their game against Everton this weekend. Is it the right decision?

Let us know your thoughts on Lukaku's situation in the comments below.

Topics: Football News, Football, Romelu Lukaku, Arsenal, Danny Welbeck

Jack Kenmare

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