Manchester United is a very successful and a renowned club in the football world.

They have over decades beaten some of the best teams, but which teams have beaten them most?

Throughout this article, Soccervise will examine those who have defeated Manchester United the most both on the English League and in Europe.

We will also see how these results have been affected by the rivalry, history, and various eras of Man United.

History: Manchester United Track Record.

Manchester United is a football club with a long and complicated history that has been characterized by success and struggle.

Being one of the top clubs in England, they have had numerous competitors in various tournaments.

Their win/loss history is highly unreliable according to the competition (Premier League, FA Cup, Europe) and time.

We cannot just take raw numbers, but rather context to see who has been able to beat them the most:

• Which matches count (league vs cup vs European)?

• Over how many seasons?

• The United power at various moments (the era of predominance and the era of reconstruction).

Breakdowns of head-to-head records are useful and can be found on statistical platforms like StatMuse. To illustrate, Arsenal has won 22 games in the premier league against United. We shall apply these historical lessons to put our analysis into perspective.

Who Beats Manchester United the Most in English Club?

On examining the English club that has defeated Manchester United most of the time, Arsenal comes to mind.

StatMuse data indicates a total of 22 wins against Manchester United in the course of the Premier League era, which is a record in Arsenal football club.

This is a statistic that shows the intense and passionate competition between the two clubs.

Arsenal vs Man United is one of the major matches in English football.

Traditionally, the two clubs have been fighting titles and many of their matches come with enormous burdens on and off the field.

It only indicates that the amount of wins that Arsenal has had over United is more than a mere piece of statistical change; it is a subset to a greater story of competition and matchups on a high stakes.

Other Teams in the Premier League which have beaten United on several matches

Although Arsenal is the club with the most total wins in the Premier league against Manchester United, other clubs have not been far behind:

• The other common defeat is Manchester City: in the premier league, they have defeated Man United 21 times.

• Chelsea also includes, having 20 premier league victories over United.

• Liverpool also wins 20 premier leagues over United.

Such figures point to the fact that, in the contemporary world, Manchester United has not only had to contend with one of the leading clubs in England; but also with some.

Which Non-English Clubs Beat Manchester United the Most?

Going to Europe, which foreign clubs have defeated United most?

StatMuse records that Bayern Munich has the highest number of victories over Manchester United in the champions league with 6 points.

This is an indication of how United has been playing in European competitions and the quality of the competitor team in Europe.

The victory of Bayern over United is not merely by the frequency, but many of such games were played at the decisive moment (knockout rounds) which makes the role of such rivalry in continents significant.

Why some Clubs win over United More Frequently: Rivalries & Eras

It has a number of reasons as to why particular teams have found it easier to beat Manchester United more frequently than others:

• Rivalry Intensity

Arsenal vs United: not only regular games, but serious games.

The derby matches (e.g. City vs United) come in with the added pressure and motivation.

• Shifts in Power

In the times of Sir Alex Ferguson, United was on top of the world- less losses.

Other clubs such as City, Chelsea and other clubs have been more powerful in the more recent years causing United to have more defeats.

• Competition Type

United will face some of the best clubs in the European competition (e.g., Bayern), thus increasing the chances of losing.

Surprising outcomes can also be made during domestic cup matches.

• Squad Cycles

United has experienced periods of rebuilding, during such seasons, they are more prone.

During such windows, opponents who have a stable and strong squad (such as Bayern or City) can take advantage of it.

These factors justify not only the number of times clubs win over United, but also the reason.

What This Reveals to Us About the Strengths and Weaknesses in Manchester United.

The most common clubs that defeat United are showing trends:

• United does not only face other English clubs as its greatest rivals, it also has to deal with other European elite.

• The number of losses to Arsenal, City and Chelsea demonstrate that United are weak domestically, more so in high profile matches.

• United has been consistent in Europe and this has led to them being exposed to clubs such as the Bayern where they can make mistakes at a cost.

• In the course of time, the balance of power changes. The supremacy of United is not here to stay and other clubs emerge.

Knowing which clubs have beaten the United the most contributes to us knowing in what areas the United have weaknesses historically and today and in what areas the most fierce competitors are.

Conclusion

Who is the most defeated by Manchester United then?

• In English football (Premier League), Arsenal is in the first place, as according to StatMuse, it has 22 wins over United.

• Some other leading contenders are Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool each having 20 or more wins.

• Bayern Munich is the highest winning football club in the champions league against United with 6 wins in Europe.

These figures are a wake-up call that even one of the giants such as Manchester United is not invincible. They have always been challenged by their rivals and in certain instances, they had previously been outperformed in the past.