Schneiderlin's Remarkable Record

Much has been made of Morgan Schneiderlin's importance to the Manchester United cause and the statistics back the theory that the summer signing from Southampton is capable of being a huge influence.

Since the Frenchman's return to the starting line-up for the final game of the year against Chelsea, the Reds regained form after a four-match losing run and, while no one individual is solely responsible for any outcome, it is fair to say the record with him in the side is pretty remarkable.

The 2-1 success over Swansea City last time out was Schneiderlin's 18th appearance for the club and his only loss came against the Welsh outfit back in August. Even then, he was not actually on the field when United failed to find a route back into the game as he was withdrawn after 70 minutes, soon after Bafetimbi Gomis's winner.

The 26-year-old was part of a winning team in his opening three fixtures for the Reds, while his only substitute appearance came in the memorable 3-1 victory over Liverpool as he entered the fray with Louis van Gaal's men 2-0 ahead.

The overall record for games Schneiderlin has featured in is a healthy: P18, W10, D7, L1, GF25, GA10. Ten clean sheets have been kept in that period and he has one goal to his name - the opener in the impressive 3-0 triumph at Everton.

By his own admission, he needed time to adapt to life at Old Trafford but it is clear that 2016 could be a big year for the France international as he will look to maintain his excellent on-field record and display his best form.