Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla have created as many chances as the WHOLE Manchester United squad this season

United drew 0-0 for third consecutive game this weekend

Arsenal playmakers Santi Cazola and Mesut Ozil (Getty Images)

A damning statistic has emerged from the Premier League.

Arsenal pair Santi Cazorla and Mesut Ozil have created 81 chances in the Premier League this season - the same amount as the whole Manchester United squad.

In total, only Sunderland (74) and Aston Villa (80) have created fewer chances in England's top flight this term.

United were held to a goalless draw at Crystal Palace this weekend, and sit in fourth place in the Premier League. It was United's third successive 0-0 draw in all competitions.

After the stalemate at Selhurst Park, United manager Louis van Gaal said:

"There's a big concern but I already said that after the match against Middlesbrough.

"[In that match] we created many chances but did not finish.

"[Today] we didn't create so many chances so it's more difficult. When you don't keep the ball you can't create chances."

United have scored 15 goals in the Premier League this season, 11 fewer than league leaders Manchester City.