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This 29-point improvement represents one of the biggest turnarounds in the Premier League.", "performance": "The record shows <strong>9 more wins</strong> (20 vs 11), <strong>11 fewer losses</strong>.", "goals": "Offensively, they've been more potent, scoring <strong>69 goals</strong> (+25 vs last season).", "venue_insight": "The biggest change has been at home, where they've collected <strong>42 points</strong> (+18 vs last season).", "faqs": [{"question": "How is Manchester Utd performing compared to last season?", "answer": "Manchester Utd has collected 71 points from 38 matches in 2025-2026, compared to 42 points at the same stage in 2024-2025. This represents a +29 point difference."}, {"question": "How many wins does Manchester Utd have this season vs last?", "answer": "Manchester Utd has 20 wins from 38 fixtures in 2025-2026, compared to 11 wins at the same point in 2024-2025. They have 11 draws and 7 losses this season."}, {"question": "What is Manchester Utd's goal difference compared to last season?", "answer": "Manchester Utd has scored 69 goals and conceded 50 in 38 matches, giving a goal difference of +19. Last season at this point: 44 scored, 54 conceded (GD: -10)."}, {"question": "How is Manchester Utd's home and away form compared to last season?", "answer": "At home, Manchester Utd has 42 points (+18 vs last season). Away from home: 29 points (+11 vs last season)."}, {"question": "How many clean sheets does Manchester Utd have this season?", "answer": "Manchester Utd has kept 8 clean sheets in 38 matches, compared to 10 at the same point last season (-2)."}, {"question": "Which fixture has Manchester Utd improved most in?", "answer": "Manchester Utd's biggest improvement is against Arsenal (away), gaining 3 points compared to last season. They won 3-2 this season vs 0-2 last year."}, {"question": "Which fixture has Manchester Utd declined most in?", "answer": "Manchester Utd's biggest drop-off is against Manchester City (away), losing 3 points compared to last season. They got 0-3 this season vs 2-1 last year."}]}, "grouped_comparisons": {"Liverpool": {"home": {"opponent": "Liverpool", "opponent_s2": "Liverpool", "venue": "H", "season1": "2024-2025", "season2": "2025-2026", "s1_score": "0-3", "s1_points": 0, "s1_xg": 1.4, "s1_xg_against": 1.8, "s1_date": "2024-09-01 00:00:00", "s2_score": "3-2", "s2_points": 3, "s2_xg": null, "s2_xg_against": null, "s2_date": "2026-05-03 00:00:00", "points_diff": 3}, "away": {"opponent": "Liverpool", "opponent_s2": "Liverpool", "venue": "A", "season1": "2024-2025", "season2": "2025-2026", "s1_score": "2-2", "s1_points": 1, "s1_xg": 1.0, "s1_xg_against": 2.7, "s1_date": "2025-01-05 00:00:00", "s2_score": "2-1", "s2_points": 3, "s2_xg": null, "s2_xg_against": null, "s2_date": "2025-10-19 00:00:00", "points_diff": 2}, "opponent_total_points": 84, "opponent_s1": "Liverpool", "opponent_s2": "Liverpool"}, "Arsenal": {"home": {"opponent": "Arsenal", "opponent_s2": "Arsenal", "venue": "H", "season1": "2024-2025", "season2": 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