Man United awarded most penalties in Europe's 'big five' leagues, study reveals

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a penalty in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Arsenal at Old Trafford last month. United get plenty opportunities from the spot, a new study has revealed. 

Manchester United's reputation for winning penalties remains intact with a new study showing they benefit more often than any team in Europe's 'big five' leagues.

Across the current season and the previous three, the Red Devils have been given a penalty every 299 minutes — pipping Paris St Germain to top spot in England, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy and 10th in the 31 European leagues surveyed overall by the CIES Football Observatory.