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Man City vs Real Madrid xG Second Leg UCL QF April 17 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 1-1 RMA Champions League Attendance 52,306

April 18, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City vs Real Madrid (Official crowd attendance of 52,306 at the Etihad for this Champions League quarterfinal second leg). The game ended 1-1 after extra time, with Real Madrid winning on penalties.

xG Man City 2.35-1.17 Real Madrid shots map (Actual score MCI 1-1 RMA)

0-1 Rodrygo goal vs Man City xG 0.70
1-1 Kevin de Bruyne goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.35

Man City vs Real Madrid xG Champions League 2024

Man City had over 30 shots– in fact their total shots was literally the same number as Real Madrid’s possession percentage.

Man City were extremely dominant in the second half- they had 15 shots to Real Madrid’s 1 for that period.

Man City had 18 corners to Real Madrid’s 1 in the entire game.

Shots distribution

First half– Man City 11-5 Real Madrid
Second half– Man City 15-1 Real Madrid
AET 1st half– Man City 4-1 Real Madrid
AET 2nd half– Man City 3-1 Real Madrid

Apart from their goal, Real had two decent opportunities- Carvajal in the 24th minute and Rudiger (105+2′)

Man City v Real Madrid 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

MCI stats on left; RMA on right

xG Bayern Arsenal UCL 2024 Second Leg | Expected Goals Stats Munich 1-0 AFC Kimmich header

April 18, 2024April 17, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Bayern Munich vs Arsenal (Champions League Quarter final second leg) on 17 April, 2024.

One half chance for Martinelli aside (31st minute xG 0.12, he took it first=time), Arsenal didn’t really threaten Manuel Neuer too much.

xG Bayern 0.98-0.39 Arsenal shots map (Actual score BAY 1-0 ARS)

1-0 Kimmich header goal vs Arsenal xG 0.25

xG Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Champions League 2024

8 shots for Arsenal in the full game, but only 2 of them in the second half (Odegaard 46th minute and 88th minute). By comparison, 11 of Bayern’s 15 shots came in the second half.

xG Barcelona vs PSG 1-4 Second Leg UCL 2024 | Expected Goals Stats Barca Paris Attendance 50,309

April 18, 2024April 16, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Barca vs Paris SG (Crowd attendance of 50,309 for the second leg of this Champions League Quarterfinal on April 16, 2024). A stunning win for Paris SG that seals their passage into the semifinals.

Barcelona had just two shots in the first half- Raphinha’s goal and Lewandowski’s 20th minute miss. It improved in the second half, but PSG eventually had 21 shots to Barca’s 7 in the entire game.

xG Barcelona 0.91-2.34 Paris SG (Actual score BAR 1-4 PAR)

1-0 Raphinha goal vs PSG xG 0.36
1-1 Dembele goal vs Barca xG 0.07
1-2 Vitinha goal vs Barca xG 0.04
1-3 Mbappe penalty goal vs Barcelona xG 0.80
1-4 Mbappe second goal vs Barca xG 0.31

xG Barcelona vs PSG 2024 Champions League

xG Chelsea 6-0 Everton April 2024 | Expected Goals Stats Cole Palmer CFC v EFC Attendance 39,392

April 16, 2024April 15, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Chelsea v Everton (Crowd attendance of 39,392).

A stunning individual performance from Cole Palmer, whose four goals helped CFC win 6-0.

xG Chelsea 2.49-0.36 Everton shots map (Actual score CFC 6-0 EVE)

1-0 Palmer first goal v Everton xG 0.07
2-0 Palmer second header goal v Everton xG 0.80
3-0 Palmer hat trick third goal v Everton xG 0.05
4-0 Nicolas Jackson goal v Everton xG 0.06
5-0 Palmer fourth penalty goal v Everrton xG 0.80
6-0 Gilchrist goal v Everton xG 0.10

Note– Two decent chances for Beto (10th and 44th minute) were both offside, but have been officially counted as shots. They have not been included here in Everton’s xG score.

CFC vs Everton 6-0 Match Stats for comparison

(CFC stats on left; EFC on right)

Close to 60% possession for Chelsea here.

Video Jordan Pickford mistake vs Chelsea 2024 for Cole Palmer third goal (chip for hat trick)

April 16, 2024April 15, 2024

This Jordan Pickford mistake vs Chelsea (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Everton goalkeeper virtually gift Cole Palmer his third goal on the evening. The Palmer hat trick goal v Everton came in the 29th minute- a lovely long-range chip from the Chelsea striker after Pickford’s error.

Arsenal Aston Villa xG 2024 | Expected Goals Stats AFC 0-2 AVFC Attendance 60,350

April 16, 2024April 15, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Arsenal vs Aston Villa (Crowd attendance of 60,350 on 14 April, 2024). A shock defeat for the Gunners that sees Man City take the lead in the race for the title. xG Arsenal 1.40-0.78 Aston Villa shots map (Actual score ARS 0-1 AVL) 18 … Read more

xG Liverpool vs Crystal Palace 2024 | Expected Goals Stats LFC 0-1 CPFC Attendance 60,090

April 14, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Crystal Palace (official crowd attendance of 60,090 at Anfield on 14 April, 2024)

Despite having 70% of possession and 21 shots to 8 (second half was 14 shots to 2 in Liverpool’s favour), the Reds ended up losing 1-0.

xG Liverpool 3.09-1.69 Crystal Palace shots map (Actual score LIV 0-1 CRY)

0-1 Eze goal vs Liverpool xG 0.61

Some notable Liverpool chances vs Crystal Palace April 2024 game

27th minute Endo chance v Palace xG 0.35
55th minute Nunez chance v Palace xG 0.45
72nd minute Jota chance vs Palace xG 0.54
75th minute Curtis Jones chance v Palace xG 0.41
90+1′ Salah chance vs Palace xG 0.50

(mixture of hitting post/woodwork, being blocked and saved by Dean Henderson)

Palace’s chances, apart from the goal, went to Mateta in the 18th and 74th minutes (two very good opportunities, especially the 74th minute one)

xG Bournemouth vs Man Utd 2024 | Expected Goals Stats AFCB 2-2 MUFC

April 14, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Bournemouth vs Manchester United on 13 April, 2024. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

xG Bournemouth 1.57-1.09 Man Utd shots map (Actual score AFCB 2-2 MUFC)

1-0 Solanke goal vs Man Utd xG 0.10 (after a mistake from Kambwala)
2-0 Kluivert goal vs Man Utd xG 0.05
2-1 Fernandes first goal v Bournemouth xG 0.12
2-2 Fernandes penalty goal v Bournemouth xG 0.80

As you can see, Man Utd had just two shots on target and didn’t really create anything of note on xG apart from the two Fernandes goals. Bournemouth had several decent chances- Kerkez, Christie and Kluivert all went close.

AFCB MUN 2-2 Match Stats for comparison

(BOU on left; MUFC on right)

Video Kambwala vs Solanke 2024 | Kambwala mistake for Solanke goal against Man Utd

April 14, 2024April 13, 2024

This Dominic Solanke goal vs Manchester United (VIDEO BELOW) saw Willy Kambwala slip while attempting to defend against the Bournemouth striker. The Solanke vs Kambwala incident took place in the 16th minute as AFCB went 1-0 up. The game eventually ended in a 2-2 draw.

xG Liverpool vs Atalanta 2024 Europa League Expected Goals Stats | LFC 0-3 Atalanta Attendance 59,004

April 14, 2024April 12, 2024

Click here for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace 0-1 xG April 14 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Atalanta (Crowd attendance of 59,004 at Anfield on 11 April, 2024).

A stunning victory for Atalanta with 30% of possession, and given some of the chances they created, the margin of victory could’ve been even higher. A rare 2023-24 season defeat for Liverpool.

xG Liverpool 1.24- 2.58 Atalanta shots map (Actual score LIV 0-3 ATA)

0-1 Scamacca goal vs Liverpool xG 0.10
0-2 Scamacca second goal vs Liverpool xG 0.27
0-3 Pasalic goal vs Liverpool xG 0.88

Atalanta also had decent chances for Pasalic (3rd minute xG 0.55), Koopmeiners in the 12th, 45+1 and 64th minutes and Scamacca (81st minute header)

Not as many clear-cut chances for Liverpool (hence the low xG despite having more shots)- their best ones on xG fell to Darwin Nunez.

xG Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham Europa League 2024 First Leg QF | 33 shots to 1!

April 12, 2024April 11, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Bayer Leverkusen v West Ham (Europa League quarterfinal first leg on 11 April, 2024)

Leverkusen had 33 shots to West Ham’s solitary one (that single WHU attempt came from Mo Kudus in the 10th minute). They peppered Lukas Fabianski in goal but none of their chances were really clear-cut ones, and that’s evident in the low overall xG score.

xG Bayer Leverkusen 2.04-0.15 West Ham shots map (Actual score BAY 2-0 WHU)

1-0 Hoffmann goal vs West Ham xG 0.05
2-0 Boniface header goal vs West Ham xG 0.08

xG PSG vs Barcelona 2024 UCL | Expected Goals Stats Paris 2-3 Barca Attendance 47,470

April 17, 2024April 11, 2024

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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) from PSG vs Barca (Attendance of 47,470 on 10 April, 2024 for this Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg tie)

xG PSG 1.17-1.59 Barcelona shots map (Actual score Paris 2-3 Barca)

0-1 Raphinha goal vs PSG xG 0.35
1-1 Dembele goal vs Barca xG 0.04
2-1 Vitinha goal vs FCB xG 0.19
2-2 Raphinha second goal vs Paris SG xG 0.08
2-3 Christensen header goal vs PSG xG 0.48

PSG vs Barcelona 2-3 Match Stats for comparison

(PSG stats on left; FCB stats on right)

xG Real Madrid vs Man City 2024 3-3 Champions League Attendance 76,680 First Leg

April 18, 2024April 10, 2024

Click here for xG expected goals stats from Manchester City vs Real Madrid second leg (17 Apr)

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Real Madrid vs Manchester City (Official crowd attendance of 76,680 at the Bernabeu for this UCL QF First Leg tie)

Some really high quality goals scored in this one; especially from City.

xG Real Madrid 0.67-0.70 Man City shots map (Actual score RMA 3-3 MCFC)

1-0 Bernardo Silva free kick goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.04
1-1 Dias own goal vs Real Madrid (no xG for an own goal)
1-2 Rodrygo goal vs Man City xG 0.12
2-2 Foden goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.06
2-3 Gvardiol goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.03
3-3 Valverde goal vs Man City xG 0.05

xG Real Madrid vs Man City 2024 Champions League

The biggest chance on xG for either side was Jack Grealish’s 33rd minute blocked chance (xG of 0.15)

Real Madrid vs Man City 3-3 Match Stats for comparison

(RMA stats on left; MCI on right)

Video Controversial Luke O’Nien handball vs Leeds 2024 | O’Nien vs Rodon no penalty given by referee

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Luke O'Nien handball vs Leeds 2024 Sunderland

This Luke O’Nien vs Rodon incident (VIDEO BELOW) was a very controversial one towards the end of Leeds’ game against Sunderland, with LUFC fans feeling that O’Nien was guilty of handball and that they should’ve been awarded a penalty. The referee (Tim Robinson) chose not to award a spot kick though, and the game ended 0-0

European Newspaper Player Ratings Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich UCL First Leg April 9 2024

April 10, 2024

Here are the player ratings from the likes of Bild, L’Equipe and Marca for Arsenal vs Bayern in the Champions League. The game at the Emirates Stadium in London ended in a 2-2 draw.

Bild player ratings Arsenal vs Bayern UCL

Under the German rating system, Bild thought Saliba, Gabriel and Davies (5 rating) were the worst players and that Leroy Sane (1 rating) was the best.

Arsenal vs Bayern Bild Player Ratings 2024

L’Equipe player ratings AFC 2-2 FC Bayern

French paper L’Equipe interestingly didn’t think as highly as Bild about Sane, giving him a 6/10 rating.

xG Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 2024 Champions League First Leg | Expected Goals AFC 2-2 BAY Attendance 60,221

April 18, 2024April 9, 2024

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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Arsenal vs Bayern Munich (official crowd attendance of 60,221 for UCL Quarterfinal first leg)

xG Arsenal 0.96-1.37 Bayern Munich shots map (Actual score ARS 2-2 BAY)

1-0 Saka goal vs Bayern xG 0.04
1-1 Gnabry goal vs Arsenal xG 0.15
1-2 Kane penalty goal vs Arsenal xG 0.80
2-2 Trossard goal vs Arsenal xG 0.19

The biggest chances for either side apart from the goal went to Ben White (16th minute) and Coman (90th minute)

xG Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 2024 Champions League

Arsenal vs Bayern Munchen 2-2 First Leg Match stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; FC Bayern match stats on right)

Bayer Leverkusen Results 23-24 | The German “Invincibles” of this current 2023-24 season?

April 15, 2024April 9, 2024

Here is a look at the Bayer Leverkusen results for the current 2023/2024 season (Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and Europa League). Under Xabi Alonso, Bayer 04 are unbeaten so far in 23/24, and this might see them becoming the German Invincibles, ending Bayern Munich’s long-standing dominance of the Bundesliga. (The Invincibles of Arsenal also went unbeaten in the Premier League in 2003-04)

Last updated after Leverkusen 5-0 Werder Bremen (Bayer win Bundesliga!) (April 2024)

Bayer Leverkusen all matches in 2023/24 and their results so far (wins, losses, defeats)

Remaining fixtures for Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City this 23-24 season | Top 3 EPL title race run-in 2024

April 14, 2024April 8, 2024

Here is a look at the remaining Premier League fixtures for April and May 2024 for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City- the top three in the EPL currently.

On paper Man City appear to have the easiest set of fixtures remaining among the top three. Liverpool have Everton, West Ham and Aston Villa away from home- all tricky fixtures for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Arsenal have to still play Chelsea, Spurs & Man Utd following their disappointing 2-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Remaining fixtures 2024 season (last six league games for Arsenal, LFC & City)

Video Dara O’Shea red card vs Everton 2024 | O’Shea tackle on McNeil

April 9, 2024April 7, 2024

Dara O'Shea red card v Everton 2024 for Burnley

This Dara O’Shea vs Dwight McNeil incident (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Burnley defender get sent off for a foul on the Everton winger. The O’Shea dismissal v Everton came in the 67th minute and reduced Burnley to ten men- they eventually lost 1-0

xG Man Utd vs Liverpool 2-2 | Expected Goals Stats MU 2-2 LFC

April 7, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United vs Liverpool on 7 April, 2024. A 2-2 draw at the end, but United had zero shots (and therefore zero xG) after the first half. They improved in the second after Quansah’s error allowed Bruno Fernandes to put them ahead.

xG Man Utd 0.45-2.49 Liverpool shots map (Actual score MUN 2-2 LIV)

0-1 Diaz goal vs Man Utd xG 0.10
1-1 Bruno goal vs Liverpool xG 0.03
2-1 Mainoo goal vs Liverpool xG 0.05
2-2 Salah penalty goal vs Man U xG 0.80

xG Chelsea vs Man Utd 4-3 2024 | Expected Goals CFC MU Attendance 39,694

April 7, 2024April 5, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Chelsea v Man United (Official crowd attendance of 39,694 on 4 April, 2024). A seven goal thriller that went the way of the home side in stoppage time.

xG Chelsea 2.91-1.19 Man United shots map (Actual score CFC 4-3 MUFC)

1-0 Gallagher goal v Man Utd xG 0.08
2-0 Palmer first goal vs Manchester United xG 0.80
2-1 Garnacho goal vs Chelsea xG 0.25
2-2 Bruno header goal vs Chelsea xG 0.11
2-3 Garnacho header goal vs Chelsea xG 0.10
3-3 Palmer second goal vs Man U xG 0.80
4-3 Palmer hat trick goal vs MUFC xG 0.05

Video Superb Alexis MacAllister goal vs Sheffield United 2024

April 5, 2024April 4, 2024

This Alexis MacAllister goal vs Sheff United (VIDEO BELOW) was a superb hit from the Argentine to put Liverpool 2-1 up in their game against the Blades. The MacAllister goal v SUFC came in the 76th minute- a rocket from the edge of the area. LFC eventually won 3-1

EPL Standings at the end of March 2024 | Log at the beginning of April this 23-24 season (after Man City vs Arsenal 0-0 draw game)

April 4, 2024April 1, 2024

Here is the Premier League table as it stood at the end of March 2024 (the standings at the beginning of the month of April). This was after the Man City vs Arsenal game that ended in a 0-0 draw.

Premier League log after 29 games (GW29)

Liverpool on top; Luton, Burnley and Sheff Utd in relegation zone.

Note– Everton have a -6 points deduction and Nottingham Forest have -4 (both taken into account in this table)

Man City vs Arsenal xG March 31 2024 Attendance 53,533 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 0-0 AFC

April 5, 2024April 1, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City v Arsenal (Official crowd attendance of 53,533 at the Etihad Stadium on 31 March, 2024). The game ended in a 0-0 draw- the first time City failed to score in a home league game since October 2021 (when they lost 2-0 to Palace)

Only three shots in this game- two to Arsenal and one to City. The highest chance on xG was one from a corner that essentially went off Ake’s shoulder from close range.

xG Man City 0.96-0.37 Arsenal shots map (Actual score MCFC 0-0 ARS)

Man City v Arsenal 0-0 Match Stats for comparison

Man City with 72% possession and 12 shots to Arsenal’s 6 (although fewer on target!)

Brentford vs Man Utd xG 2024 | Expected Goals Match Stats BRE 1-1 MUFC

April 1, 2024March 31, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Brentford vs Man United (Crowd Attendance of 17,138 on 30 March, 2024).

Man United had more possession, more passes, more touches than Brenford and equal shots on target (5 each), but most of the opportunities went to the Bees, who had a whopping 31 shots in the whole game (albeit only 5 on target)

xG Brentford 3.15-0.59 Man United shots map (Actual score BRE 1-1 MUN)

0-1 Mount goal vs Brentford xG 0.12
1-1 Ajer goal vs Man United xG 0.40

Brentford vs MU 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(Brentford stats on left; MUFC match stats on right)

Brentford dominate for shots (31 to 11) and corners (14 to 4)

Final Euro 2024 Groups after Playoffs- 6 Groups of 4 Teams Each

March 27, 2024

Here is a look at the final groups for the 2024 European Championships after the playoffs that saw Poland, Ukraine and Georgia secure their spots at the tournament.

Euro 2024 will have 24 teams participating divided into 6 groups of four teams each.

All 6 Groups for Euro 2024 and their participating teams- infographic

Arsenal Invincibles Season (03-04) League Table | AFC 2003-04 Matches & Results

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Here is a look at the Premier League table during Arsenal’s Invincibles season (03/04) as well the results for all games played by AFC during that historic 2003/2004 campaign under Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal went undefeated through the 2003/04 season (26 wins, 12 draws), which is why they were dubbed the Invincibles.

EPL 2003/04 Arsenal Invincibles Season League Standings

Arsenal Invincibles Season 2003-04 League Table

Arsenal Premier League Results in 2003-04 Invincibles Season (26W, 12D)

Arsenal Premier League Results Invincibles Season 03-04

France vs Germany 2024 Newspaper Player Ratings- Wirtz impresses

March 24, 2024

Here is how France and Germany’s biggest sports newspapers gave their player ratings following the two teams’ friendly clash. The Germans won 2-0 with Wirtz and Havertz scoring.

L’Equipe player ratings France v Germany

L’Equipe gave Wirtz a 8/10 player rating- the highest on either side. They thought the best performing French players were goalkeeper Samba and forward Dembele (both 6/10 rating). Havertz, the other goal scorer, got a 5/10 though.

Bild player ratings for France Germany 2024 friendly

Under the German system, 1 is a very good rating (the best) and it was reserved for Wirtz and Kroos from Bild. They gave Kimmich a 2 (L’Equipe only thought him to be a 5/10) The worst French players according to Bild.were Thuram and Mbappe (both 5)

Premier League Standings when Nottingham Forest were given 4 point deduction (table before and after NFFC penalty)

March 21, 2024

Here is a look at the Premier League table before and after Nottingham Forest’s official four point deduction, which saw NFFC drop into the relegation zone.

PL table before Forest 4 point deduction (March 2024)

Premier League table before Nottingham Forest 4 point deduction March 2024

Video Haji Wright goal vs Wolves 2024 for FA Cup- Injury time 100th minute winner for Coventry

March 16, 2024

This Haji Wright goal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (VIDEO BELOW) saw Coventry City score a dramatic 100th minute winner to move into the semifinals of the FA Cup on 16 March, 2024. The Wright goal against Wolves came in the 100th minute and gave CCFC a come-from-behind 3-2 win

xG Liverpool vs Man City 2024 March Attendance 59,947 Anfield | Expected Goals Stats LFC 1-1 MCFC

March 11, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool v Manchester City (Official attendance of 59,947 on 10 March, 2024)- a record league crowd for a fixture at Anfield)

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, although Liverpool might feel they should’ve won it given their dominance of the second half.

xG Liverpool 2.13-1.44 Man City shots map (Actual score LIV 1-1 MCI)

0-1 Stones goal v Liverpool xG 0.76
1-1 MacAllister penalty goal vs Man City xG 0.80

Liverpool had 19 total overall shots to Man City’s 10, but both teams had exactly 6 shots on target each.

Liverpool had 12 shots in the second half to City’s three and Diaz (62nd), Nunez (71st) and MacAllister (84th) all had decent opportunities to win the game for them.

MCFC’s second half shots were Foden 58′ (saved by Kelleher), Doku in the 78th and 89th (hit post)

Liverpool vs Man City 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(LFC stats on left; MCI on right)

Liverpool, as you can see, shaded possession and passes. City had 3 yellow cards- there were none for LFC.

Video Dominic Solanke penalty miss vs Sheffield United 2024- Slipping while taking penalty for Bournemouth

March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

This Solanke penalty miss vs SUFC (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Bournemouth player slip while taking his spot kick and he thus ended up blazing it over the bar. The Solanke missed penalty came in the 14th minute with the scores at 0-0- the game eventually ended in a 2-2 draw.

xG Arsenal vs Brentford 2024 Attendance 60,331 | Expected Goals Stats AFC 2-1 BRE

March 10, 2024

Here is a look at the xG stats from Arsenal vs Brentford (Official attendance of 60,331) on 9 March, 2024. An important win for Arsenal, with Havertz scoring a late winner. Brentford didn’t really create much, and even their goal from Wissa came from an Arsenal mistake.

xG Arsenal 1.06-0.60 Brentford shots map (Actual score ARS 2-1 BRE)

1-0 Rice header goal vs Brentford xG 0.05
1-1 Wissa goal vs Arsenal xG 0.30
2-1 Havertz header goal vs Brentford xG 0.17

Arsenal vs Brentford 2-1 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; Brentford on right)

Arsenal with over 70% of possession, and nearly twice as many shots.

Bild player ratings Bayern Munich vs Mainz 8-1 March 2024- Kane gets perfect rating

March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

Here is a look at the player ratings from Germany’s biggest newspaper Bild following Bayern Munich’s 8-1 thrashing of Mainz on March 9, 2024. Harry Kane scored a hat trick and got the perfect 1 rating from Bild (in this rating system 1 is very good, 6 is very bad; the lower the number the … Read more

Video Superb Dany Mota goal vs Genoa 2024 for Monza- Bicycle kick

March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

This Dany Mota goal vs Genoa (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning overhead kick from the Monza player in their clash over the weekend. The Mota bicycle kick goal for Monza came in the 18th minute and put them 2-0 up- they eventually ran out 3-2 winners.

Video Aaron Ramsdale mistake vs Brentford 2024 for Wissa goal Arsenal

March 10, 2024March 9, 2024

This Ramsdale error vs Brentford (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Arsenal goalkeeper make a hash of an attempted clearance, allowing Yoane Wissa to score an equalising goal for Brentford. The Ramsdale mistake for Arsenal came in first half stoppage time, with Wissa making it 1-1. The Gunners though managed to win 2-1.

Bild L’Equipe Marca Player Ratings Bayern vs Lazio 3-0 Second Leg Champions League- Harry Kane stars

March 6, 2024

Here is a look at how the big European newspapers gave their player ratings for Bayern Munich vs Lazio after Harry Kane inspired FCB to a 3-0 second leg win and took them into the quarterfinals.

Bayern had previously lost every knockout UCL tie where they had lost in the first leg, so this was a bit of defying history moment for the Bavarians, thanks to Kane.

Bild player ratings Bayern Lazio 3-0

Kane gets the highest possible player rating of 1 under the German system (1 very good, 6 very bad)

Bayern 3-0 Lazio 2024 Player Ratings UCL

L’Equipe player ratings Bayern 3-0 Lazio

A 8/10 player rating for Kane from French paper L’Equipe

Video Hamza Choudhury vs Ballard incident 2024- Penalty to Sunderland or not?

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

This Hamza Choudhury vs Dan Ballard incident (VIDEO BELOW) was a controversial one towards the end of the Leicester SAFC clash, with Sunderland fans feeling that Choudhury had fouled Ballard and they should’ve been given a penalty, while LCFC claimed he went down too easily. The score was 1-0 in Leicester’s favour at that time, and the on-field referee opted not to give a penalty to SAFC

xG Manchester City vs Man Utd 2024 Haaland miss | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 3-1 MUFC

March 11, 2024March 4, 2024

Click here for xG stats Liverpool vs Man City 10 March 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City vs Man Utd on 3 March, 2024. A game that City deservedly won- United took the lead through a stunner from Marcus Rashford, but offered very little afterwards.

xG Man City 2.28-0.12 MUFC shots map (Actual score MCI 3-1 MUN)

0-1 Rashford goal vs Man City xG 0.04 (it had a shot power of just under 100 km/h)
1-1 Foden goal vs Man Utd xG 0.03
2-1 Foden second goal vs Man Utd xG 0.08
3-1 Haaland goal vs Man Utd xG 0.11

Haaland miss vs Man Utd xG 0.73 45th minute (biggest chance on xG for MCFC)

United had just three shots in the entire game– Rashford’s 8th minute goal, Rashford in the 23rd minute and Casemiro’s header in the 99th minute.

Man City vs Man U 3-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MCI on left; MUFC on right)

City had 27 shots to United’s 3, and made nearly thrice as many passes. City had over 70% possession and beat United 15-2 on corners.

What was the shot power of Rashford goal vs Man City 2024? (Speed behind shot in km/h)

March 3, 2024

Marcus Rashford scored a cracking opening goal for Man Utd against Manchester City in their derby clash earlier today. Rashford’s shot was a powerful one that gave Ederson no chance, and the official data had his goal’s shot power at 99 km/h (roughly 61 mph).

Video Dion Sanderson red card vs Southampton 2024 | Sanderson tackle on Smallbone incident

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

This Dion Sanderson foul on Smallbone (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Birmingham City player get sent off in their weekend league game. The Sanderson red card v Saints came in the 62nd minute for a dangerous tackle on Will Smallbone. BCFC eventually lost the game 4-3.

xG Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool 2024 | Expected Goals Stats NFFC 0-1 LFC

March 3, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool (Official attendance of 29,603 at the City Ground).

xG Nottingham Forest 0.61-1.29 Liverpool shots map (Actual score NFO 0-1 LIV)

0-1 Nunez header goal vs Forest xG 0.03

Liverpool had only 2 shots on target in the entire game (and no shot on target in the first half– the third such time in the league this season after CPFC and AFC games)

There was no shot from either side in the opening 15 minutes- Origi’s long range 15th minute effort was the first.

Forest had three shots in the first half- Origi above, a decent Elanga chance (saved by Kelleher, but was probably borderline offside) and Dominguez just before half time.

Forest vs Liverpool 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(NFO stats on left; LIV match stats on right)

Liverpool had 70% of possession, but both teams had the same number of shots on target.

Video Areola penalty save vs Everton 2024 | Beto missed penalty against West Ham

March 3, 2024March 2, 2024

This Beto penalty miss vs West Ham (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Everton striker miss a golden opportunity to put his side ahead in their game over the weekend. The Beto missed penalty for Everton came just before half time- West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola saved the spot kick. The visitors eventually won 3-1 with Tomas Soucek scoring a stunning stoppage time goal.

Video Tomas Soucek goal vs Everton 2024 | Stoppage time winner for West Ham

March 3, 2024March 2, 2024

This Tomas Soucek goal vs Everton (VIDEO BELOW) was an excellent finish from the Czech midfielder that helped West Ham beat the Toffees in their game over the weekend. The Soucek goal against Everton came in stoppage time and put West Ham 2-1 up- they scored another and eventually won 3-1.

Video Guendouzi vs Pulisic incident 2024 | Guendouzi red card AC Milan

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

This Matteo Guendouzi red card vs Milan (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Lazio midfielder sent off towards the end of their clash against the Rossoneri on 1 March, 2024. The Guendouzi red card was Lazio’s third of the game, and it came for an incident involving him and Christian Pulisic. The referee gave Guendouzi a red … Read more

Video Superb Jordan Clark goal vs Man City 2024 for Luton

February 28, 2024

This first Jordan Clark goal vs Manchester City (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning strike from the Luton star in their FA Cup tie against the Citizens on 27 February, 2024. This Clark goal v Man City was one of two he scored in the game- the other one was decent, but this was an absolutely superb hit from long distance. City won the game 6-2 with Haaland scoring his 8th hat trick in MCFC colours.

Premier League Table at the end of February 2024 (after 26 games 23-24 Everton 6 point deduction)

February 27, 2024

Here is a look at the 2023/24 Premier League table as it stood at the end of February 2024 (at the conclusion of Week 26). This was also the week that Everton’s previous 10 point penalty was reduced to a six point one (see Premier League standings in the previous gameweek after 25 matches)

PL table at the end of Feb 24 (EPL standings at the beginning of March 2024)

Premier League Table at the end of February 2024

Note– Everton points are after 6 point deduction (with their original 10 point deduction they have would 21 points; without the points deduction they would have 31 points)

Video Endo offside and blocking Colwill VAR- why VVD header goal vs Chelsea in League Cup final was disallowed

February 27, 2024February 26, 2024

This Virgil van Dijk disallowed goal vs Chelsea (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Liverpool captain have a goal chalked off in their game against the Blues. VAR ruled that Wataru Endo was in an offside position and blocked Chelsea defender Levi Colwill from running into a position where the latter could challenge for the ball, and therefore disallowed the Van Dijk header goal.

xG Chelsea vs Liverpool Carabao Cup Final 2024 Attendance 88,868 | Expected Goals Stats CFC 0-1 LFC Wembley

February 26, 2024February 25, 2024

Cole Palmer miss vs Liverpool Carabao Cup Final 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Chelsea v Liverpool (Official attendance of 88,868 at Wembley in the EFL League Cup final on 25 February, 2024)

xG Chelsea 1.96-1.45 Liverpool shots map (Actual score CHE 0-1 LIV)

0-1 Van Dijk header goal vs Chelsea xG 0.06

xG Chelsea vs Liverpool 2024 Carabao Cup Final

Chelsea certainly had their chances- Palmer and Gallagher were both denied by Kelleher, Gallagher also hit the post and Enzo Fernandez opted for a backheel in a promising position.

Liverpool had Cody Gakpo hit the post with a header and Conor Bradley’s effort being blocked. They also had a VVD header goal disallowed controversially.

xG Arsenal vs Newcastle 4-1 2024 | Expected Goals AFC vs NUFC Attendance 60,298

February 25, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs Newcastle (Official attendance of 60,298 at the Emirates Stadium on 24 February, 2024)

A comfortable win for Arsenal- Newcastle had 0 xG in the first half, and only had three shots in the second: Gordon 49th minute, Isak 62nd minute and Willock 84th minute (which was their only goal)

xG Arsenal 2.14-0.15 Newcastle shots map (Actual score AFC 4-1 NUFC)

1-0 Botman own goal vs Arsenal (no xG for an own goal)
2-0 Havertz goal vs Newcastle xG 0.65
3-0 Saka goal vs Newcastle xG 0.04
4-0 Kiwior goal vs Newcastle xG 0.05
4-1 Willock header goal vs Arsenal xG 0.06

Arsenal vs NUFC 4-1 Match Stats for comparison

(Arsenal stats on left; NUFC on right)

xG Man Utd vs Fulham 2024 Attendance 73,487 | Expected Goals Stats MU 1-2 FFC

February 25, 2024February 24, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Man Utd v Fulham (Official crowd attendance of 73,487 at Old Trafford on 24 February 2024)

Fulham picked up only their second away league win of the campaign here thanks to Alex Iwobi’s late winner.

xG Man United 1.76-1.03 Fulham shots map (Actual score MUN 1-2 FUL)

0-1 Bassey goal vs Man United xG 0.09
1-1 Maguire goal vs Fulham xG 0.81
1-2 Iwobi goal vs Man Utd xG 0.11

Fulham’s biggest chance on xG (apart from the goals) went to Muniz in the 33rd minute (xG 0.13)

Manchester United vs Fulham 1-2 Match Stats for comparison

(MUFC match stats on left; FFC stats on right)

Video Controversial Patson Daka disallowed offside goal vs Leeds 2024- Rutter Vestergaard

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

This Patson Daka disallowed goal vs Leeds (VIDEO BELOW) was a controversial moment from Leicester City’s 3-1 loss to the Whites on 23 February, 2024. The Daka goal v Leeds came at a point when LCFC were leading 1-0, but was disallowed for offside. Despite replays showing that Rutter had got a touch after Vestergaard’s header, the absence of VAR meant that Daka’s disallowed goal could not be reversed.

Video Nino Zugelj open goal miss vs Ajax 2024 for Bodo Glimt in extra time

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

This Nino Zugelj open goal miss vs Ajax (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Bodo Glimt striker squander a golden opportunity in extra time against the Dutch giants in their Conference League clash. Bodo had plenty of opportunities, but the Zugelj missed chance was probably the biggest of them all, and it cost them dear as Ajax scored a late goal and progressed to the next round

Joe Edwards record as Millwall FC manager 2023-24 | List of all matches & win percentage

February 25, 2024February 23, 2024

Here is a look at all the matches managed by Joe Edwards at Millwall during the current 23/24 season. Edwards was appointed as MFC manager in November but was sacked in February after just 19 games in charge. Interestingly, both his first and last games as Millwall manager were against SWFC, with differing results!

Joe Edwards all matches list as Millwall manager

Joe Edwards record as Millwall manager 2023 2024

Joe Edwards first game as Millwall manager?

Edwards’ first game as Millwall manager was a 4-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday

Joe Edwards last game as Millwall manager?

Edwards’ first game as Millwall manager was a 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday (the same team he had faced in his opening game as MFC boss)

Liverpool Losses This Season (23-24) | List of LFC defeats in Premier League, Europa League & Cups 2023-24

April 14, 2024February 22, 2024

Here is a look at the list of teams that that have beaten Liverpool in this current 2023/24 season. Also has a list of clubs who managed draws with LFC in the Premier League and other competitions- in other words, the sides that have avoided defeat against them in the PL.

The 23/24 season is also Jurgen Klopp’s last as Liverpool manager- he will step down at the end of the campaign.

Last updated after Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League) (11 April 2024)

Liverpool losses in the 2023/24 season in the Premier League (3) so far

Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool (30 September 2023)
Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool (4 February 2024)
Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace (14 April 2024)

Liverpool losses in the 23/24 season in the Europa League (3) so far

Toulouse 3-2 Liverpool (Matchday 4, 9 November 2023)
Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 Liverpool (Matchday 6, 14 December 2023)
Liverpool 0-3 Atalanta (QF First Leg, 11 April 2024)

Liverpool losses in the 23/24 season in the FA Cup (1)

Man United 4-3 LFC (Quarterfinal; 17 March, 2024)

All Liverpool FC games played and their results in 2023/24 so far (including pre-season friendlies)

Official LFC season started on 13 August 2023. (Games between 19 July and 7 August 2023 were club friendlies)

xG Napoli vs Barcelona 2024 Champions League First Leg Expected Goals Attendance 49,529

February 22, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Napoli vs Barca (Official attendance of 49,529 in Naples for this UCL Round of 16 First Leg clash).

Napoli did not have a single shot in the first half- they had a xG of 0.00 for that period.

xG Napoli 0.90-0.67 Barcelona shots map (Actual score NAP 1-1 BAR)

0-1 Lewandowski goal vs Napoli xG 0.11
1-1 Osimhen goal vs Napoli xG 0.55

xG Napoli vs Barcelona Champions League 2024

Napoli vs FCB 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(Napoli stats on left; Barca on right)

xG Porto vs Arsenal Attendance 49,111 Champions League 2024 | Expected Goals Stats FCP 1-0 AFC

February 22, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Porto v Arsenal (official crowd attendance of 49,111 at the Dragao in this UCL round of 16 clash on 21 February 2024)

Atleti yesterday didn’t have a single shot on target against Inter, and Arsenal here did the same- 0 shots on target v FCP.

Arsenal’s best chances were a pair of headers to Saliba and Havertz respectively. Apart from the goal, Porto’s biggest chance went to Galeno (21st minute- he hit the post and then shot wide)

xG Porto 0.87-0.55 Arsenal shots map (Actual score FCP 1-0 AFC)

1-0 Galeno goal vs Arsenal xG 0.03

Porto vs Arsenal 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(FCP stats on left; AFC stats on right)

Premier League Table After 25 Games 2023/24 (This current 23-24 season Matchweek 25)

March 10, 2024February 21, 2024

Click here to see PL standings after 26 games (next matchweek) Here is a look at the Premier League table after 25 games (matchday 25) in the 2023-2024 league season. Liverpool lead the standings after 25 matchweeks, but defending champions Manchester City are just a point behind LFC at the 25-game mark. Luton, Burnley and … Read more

xG Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid 2024 Attendance 73,709 | Expected Goals Stats Inter 1-0 Atleti

February 22, 2024February 21, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Inter vs Atleti (official crowd attendance of 73,709 in Milan for this UCL Round of 16 First Leg clash). Inter dominated the game in terms of chances (primarily to Marko Arnautovic), and won 1-0. (also try out this hard UCL current 2023/24 season quiz)

Atletico Madrid had no shot on target (0) in this game!

xG Inter 1.87-0.43 Atleti shots map (Actual score Inter 1-0 Atleti)

1-0 Arnautovic goal vs Atletico Madrid xG 0.46

xG Inter vs Atletico Madrid Champions League 2024

Apart from the goal, Arnautovic’s 63rd minute chance was Inter’s biggest on xG while Morata’s 88th minute header was Atleti’s biggest on xG.

Inter vs Atletico Madrid 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(Inter stats on left; Atleti on right)

xG Man City vs Brentford February 2024 (Expected Goals Stats)

April 1, 2024February 21, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City vs Brentford on February 20, 2024. City dominated this game, with Haaland scoring the only goal. City are now just one point behind Liverpool in the table at the end of matchweek 25.

xG Man City 2.02-0.36 Brentford shots map (Actual score MCFC 1-0 BRE)

1-0 Haaland goal Brentford xG 0.21

Brentford’s best chance on xG went to Onyeka in the 16th minute (xG 0.15)

Man City Brentford 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC stats on left; Brentford on right)

L’Equipe Bild Newspaper Player Ratings PSV Eindhoven vs Borussia Dortmund 2024 Champions League

February 21, 2024

Here is a look a the player ratings for PSV Eindhoven vs Dortmund (1st Leg, Round of 16 UCL clash). The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (also try out our UCL 2023-24 season tough football quiz)

Bild player ratings PSV vs BVB

(6 is a bad rating, 1 is very good)

Bild thought Malen was the best player in Eindhoven vs Dortmund, giving him a 2 rating. They were not impressed with the performance of referee Jovanovic though- he got a 5 rating.

Eindhoven vs Dortmund 2024 Player Ratings Bild

L’Equipe player ratings PSV vs Borussia Dortmund 1-1

(standard 1-10 player ratings)

Nobody on either side got more than a 6/10 from French paper L’Equipe. The average team ratings (5.4 for PSV and 5.2 for BVB) summed up the story.

Champions League 2023-24 season quiz | Tough & Medium Difficulty Questions on UCL 23-24

February 20, 2024

Here is a 10 question multi-choice quiz on the current 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League (UCL) season. The questions are a mix of easy, medium and tough difficulty ones that will test your knowledge on Europe’s premier football club competition.

Michael Beale Sunderland manager record 2023-2024 | List of SAFC games managed & Championship wins/losses

February 20, 2024February 19, 2024

Here is a look at all the matches managed by Michael Beale at Sunderland in the 23/24 season. The 43-year-old was appointed in December 2023 but was sacked on 19 February 2024 after just 12 games in charge of SAFC.

Michael Beale list of games as SAFC manager this 23/24 season

Michael Beale record as Sunderland Manager 2023-2024

Beale last game as Sunderland manager?

Michael Beale’s last game as SAFC manager was a 2-1 loss to Birmingham City on 17 February 2024

Bild Kicker Magazine Player Ratings Bochum vs Bayern Munich 2024 3-2- Kane struggles

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Bayern Munich lost three successive competitive games for the first time since 2015 following yesterday’s shock 3-2 away loss at VfL Bochum. Here is a look at how two of the biggest German media outlets- the Bild newspaper and the Kicker Magazine, gave their player ratings for the game.

Note- 6 is a bad rating, 1 is very good.

Bild player ratings Bochum vs Bayern 2024 February

The worst Bayern players against Bochum, according to Bild, were Choupo-Moting and Kimmich (both got a 6). Harry Kane was given a 5.

Bild thought the best Bochum players v Bayern were Stoger and Schlotterbeck (1 rating). They also liked the performance of the referee.

Kicker Magazine player ratings Bochum 3-2 Bayern

Unlike Bild, Kicker didn’t give anyone on either side the best 1 rating.

Video Kalvin Phillips red card vs Nottingham Forest 2024- Two yellows for tackle on Gibbs White Dominguez

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

This Kalvin Phillips red card vs Forest (VIDEO BELOW) saw the West Ham midfielder sent off in the 71st minute of their league clash over the weekend. The Phillips dismissal v Forest was for two yellow cards in the space of five odd minutes- the first yellow card was for pushing Dominguez while the second yellow was for a foul on Morgan Gibbs White

xG Man City vs Chelsea 2024 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 1-1 CFC

February 18, 2024

Here’s a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City vs Chelsea on 17 February, 2024. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

City had a whopping 31 shots to Chelsea’s 9, but only 5 of City’s were on target (compared to 6 for Chelsea)

xG Man City 2.23-0.97 Chelsea shots map (Actual score MCFC 1-1 CFC)

0-1 Sterling goal vs Man City xG 0.13
1-1 Rodri goal vs Chelsea xG 0.07

Man City vs Chelsea 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC stats on left; CFC stats on right)

Bild L’Equipe player ratings Lazio vs Bayern Munich 1-0 Champions League First Leg February 2024- Kane Upamecano

February 15, 2024

Here is a look at the player ratings from Bild (German paper) and other well known publications following Lazio’s 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League clash on 14 February 2024.

Bild player ratings Lazio Bayern UCL

6 is bad rating, 1 is very good here.

Harry Kane got the worst possible player rating (6) vs Lazio. No player on either side got a 1 though.

Lazio vs Bayern player ratings Bild 2024

L’Equipe French newspaper player ratings Lazio Bayern 1-0 first leg CL 2023/24

Video De Ketelaere goal vs Genoa 2024 | CDK Superb goal for Atalanta

February 13, 2024February 12, 2024

This Charles de Ketelaere goal vs Genoa (VIDEO BELOW) was an excellent hit from the Belgian star to give Atalanta the lead in their game against Genoa over the weekend. The CdK goal against Genoa came in the 22nd minute and was Atalanta’s first of the game- they eventually won 4-1

Video Superb Joe Rothwell volley goal vs Huddersfield 2024 for Southampton

February 12, 2024

This first Joe Rothwell goal vs Huddersfield Town (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning volley into the top corner from the Saints FC substitute in their 5-3 win over HTAFC over the weekend. The Rothwell volley goal against Town came in the 49th minute- his first of the game. He went on to score another a minute later as Saints came from behind to win a memorable game.

Video Sebastian Haller goal vs Nigeria 2024 AFCON final | Match winning goal for Ivory Coast

February 12, 2024February 11, 2024

This Seb Haller goal vs Nigeria (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the former Dortmund striker write himself into the history books as the scorer of the goal that won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament for hosts Cote d’Ivoire. The Haller goal against the Super Eagles came in the 82nd minute and sealed a come-from-behind 2-1 win for Ivory Coast.

xG West Ham 0-6 Arsenal 2024 Attendance 62,474 | Expected Goals Stats WHUFC vs AFC Feb 11

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from West Ham vs Arsenal (official crowd attendance of 62,474 at the London Stadium on 11 February, 2024). An absolute hammering for the Hammers, and that’s reflected in the xG and the match stats. Less than 30% of the ball and a single shot on target for David Moyes’ men- their heaviest home league defeat in the Premier League era.

xG West Ham 0.19-3.06 Arsenal shots map (Actual score WHUFC 0-6 AFC)

0-1 Saliba header goal vs West Ham xG 0.21
0-2 Saka penalty goal vs West Ham xG 0.80
0-3 Gabriel header goal vs West Ham xG 0.38
0-4 Trossard goal vs West Ham xG 0.06
0-5 Saka second goal vs West Ham xG 0.23
0-6 Rice goal vs West Ham xG 0.03

xG West Ham 0-6 Arsenal 2024

West Ham vs Arsenal 0-6 Match Stats for comparison

(WHUFC stats on left; AFC on right)

Bild Newspaper Player Ratings Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich 2024- Kane gets the worst 6!

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024

Here is a look at the player ratings for Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern from Germany’s biggest sports newspaper and Harry Kane and his teammates came in for some sharp criticism as Bayern lost 3-0.

Under the German rating system, Kane was given the worst possible rating (6), as were Boey and manager Thomas Tuchel. Manuel Neuer was the best Bayern player with a 4 rating from Bild. There were plenty of 1 ratings on the Bayer 04 side, with manager Xabi Alonso also earning that rating.

Qatar National Team Asian Cup 2024 Squad Jersey Numbers | Qatari 26 man roster & Foreign Players List

February 9, 2024

Here is a look at the Qatar national team squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup (officially being held in Jan/Feb 2024) and their shirt numbers for the tournament. Qatar are the hosts of this 2024 Asian Cup football tournament and are also the defending champions.

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for Qatar- Saad Al-Sheeb (Goalkeeper Al-Sadd)
Shirt Number 2 for Qatar- Pedro Miguel Ro-Ro (Al-Sadd)
Jersey No.3 for Qatar- Al-Mahdi Ali Mukhtar (Al-Mukrah)
Shirt Number 4 for Qatar- Mohammed Waad (Al-Sadd)
Jersey No.5 for Qatar- Tarek Salman (Al-Sadd)
Shirt Number 6 for Qatar- Abdulaziz Hatem (Al-Rayyan)

Video Osimhen disallowed goal vs South Africa | Yussuf tackle on Tau & Mokoena penalty VAR Nigeria

February 8, 2024

This Victor Osimhen disallowed goal vs South Africa (VIDEO BELOW) saw VAR chalk off a fine counter attacking goal from the Super Eagles towards the end of their AFCON semifinal against Bafana. VAR ruled that Alhassan Yusuff had fouled Percy Tau in the Nigerian area just before the beginning of the move, and cancelled Osimhen’s goal and awarded a penalty to South Africa, which Teboho Mokoena converted.

Video Khuliso Mudau miss vs Nigeria 2024 AFCON Semifinal- Missed chance after Mokoena free kick

February 8, 2024February 7, 2024

This Khuliso Mudau miss vs Nigeria (VIDEO BELOW) was a big missed chance for Bafana to win their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against the Super Eagles on Wednesday. The Mudau opportunity vs Super Eagles came right at the end with the scores at 1-1- Mokoena’s free kick was parried by the Nigerian keeper straight into Mudau’s path, but he missed from close range.

Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Quiz- 10 Tough & Medium Difficulty Online Questions on AFCON 2024 tournament

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Here is a quiz featuring ten tough, medium and easy questions (English language) on the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament being held in Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire). While it’s officially the 2023 edition of the tournament, it’s being held in January/February 2024, leading to several fans knowing it as AFCON/CAN 2024.

Newspaper Player Ratings Bayern Munich 3-1 Gladbach February 2024

February 7, 2024February 6, 2024

Here is how the big German newspapers (Bild and Kicker) gave their player ratings for Bayern vs Borussia Monchengladbach. Bayern won 3-1 at home. No player on either side got the top 1 rating in the German rating system, but Bild gave all three goal scorers- Kane, Pavlovic and De Ligt (plus Thomas Muller) a … Read more

xG Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool 2024 | Attendance AFC vs LFC 60,374 Expected Goals Stats

February 5, 2024

Here is a look at the xG stats for Arsenal v Liverpool (official crowd attendance of 60,374 at the Emirates Stadium on 4 February, 2024)

Only one shot on target in the whole game for Liverpool and very few clear cut chances for the Reds.

xG Arsenal 2.85-0.43 Liverpool shots map (Actual score AFC 3-1 LFC)

1-0 Saka goal vs Liverpool xG 0.68
1-1 Saliba own goal vs Liverpool (no xG for an own goal)
2-1 Martinelli goal vs Liverpool xG 0.72
3-1 Trossard goal vs Liverpool xG 0.05

Other notable chances for Arsenal include Saka’s 11th minute and Kiwior’s 84th minute header chances.

xG Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool 2024

Arsenal v Liverpool 3-1 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC on left; LFC on right)

Video Phillip Billing red card vs Forest 2024 | Billing tackle on Callum Hudson Odoi incident

February 7, 2024February 5, 2024

This Phillip Billing red card vs Nottingham Forest saw the Bournemouth player sent off for a foul on Callum Hudson Odoi in their clash over the weekend. Billing appeared to stamp on the back of CHO’s achilles, leading to female referee Rebecca Welch producing an instant red card

Video Kalvin Phillips mistake vs Man Utd 2024 for Garnacho second goal West Ham

February 7, 2024February 5, 2024

This Kalvin Phillips mistake vs Man United (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the new West Ham midfielder commit an error that lead to Alejandro Garnacho score his second goal of the game and seal victory for United. Phillips was caught in possession by McTominay and from the resulting counter attack, Garnacho scored

xG Man Utd vs West Ham 2024 Attendance 73,612 | Expected Goals Stats MUFC 3-0 WHUFC

February 4, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man United v West Ham (Crowd attendance of 73,612 at Old Trafford) on 4 February, 2024.

More shots for West Ham, but United clinical with their chances.

xG Man Utd 0.77-1.64 West Ham shots map

1-0 Hojlund goal vs West Ham xG 0.10
2-0 Garnacho first goal vs West Ham xG 0.05
3-0 Garnacho second goal vs West Ham xG 0.18

xG Man Utd 3-0 West Ham 2024

MUFC vs West Ham 3-0 Match Stats for comparison

(MU stats on left; WHUFC on right)

Video Kobbie Mainoo goal vs Wolves 2024 | Injury time winner Mainoo first league goal for Man Utd

February 2, 2024February 1, 2024

This Kobbie Mainoo goal vs Wolves (VIDEO BELOW) saw the young Man United star score his first league goal for the club in spectacular fashion in their game on 1 Feb 2024. Mainoo’s first PL goal for United came in the 97th minute and gave MUFC a 4-3 win over Wolves at Molineux.

xG Liverpool vs Chelsea 2024 Attendance Anfield 57,524 | Expected Goals Stats LFC 4-1 CFC

February 1, 2024

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Chelsea (Official crowd attendance of 57,524 at Anfield on 31 January, 2024)

LFC dominated this game- 28 shots to Chelsea’s 4, and could’ve won by even more if Darwin Nunez hadn’t missed a penalty and struck the woodwork several times.

xG Liverpool 2.81-0.55 Chelsea shots map (Actual score LFC 4-1 CFC)

1-0 Jota goal vs Chelsea xG 0.40
2-0 Bradley goal v Chelsea xG 0.07
3-0 Szoboszlai goal vs Chelsea xG 0.13
3-1 Nkunku goal vs Liverpool xG 0.12
4-1 Diaz goal vs Chelsea xG 0.21

xG Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea 2024

Biggest chances on xG missed by either side

Nunez missed penalty v Chelsea xG 0.80
Mudryk missed chance vs Liverpool xG 0.36

Video Teboho Mokoena free kick goal vs Morocco 2024 AFCON for Bafana

January 31, 2024January 30, 2024

This Tebogo Mokoena goal vs Morocco (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning free kick from the South Africa player that sealed a shock 2-0 win for Bafana in their Round of 16 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tie on January 30, 2024. The Mokoena free kick for Bafana came in the 95th minute, shortly after Achraf Hakimi had missed a penalty for Morocco.

Video Moussa Niakhate penalty miss vs Ivory Coast 2024 AFCON for Senegal

January 31, 2024January 29, 2024

This Moussa Niakhate missed penalty vs Cote d’Ivoire (VIDEO BELOW) was the only penalty missed during the Round of 16 shootout between Senegal and CIV and cost the Teranga Lions a spot in the quarters, with Ivory Coast winning 5-4.

Niakhate hit the woodwork while taking Senegal’s third penalty (with the scores at 2-2)

Video Neblu red card vs Namibia Africa Cup of Nations 2024 | Angola goalkeeper sent off for handball

January 29, 2024January 28, 2024

This Neblu red card vs Namibia (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Angola goalkeeper sent off for handling the ball outside the box in their Round of 16 clash. The Neblu dismissal vs Namibia saw Angola reduced to ten men in the 18th minute with the score at 0-0, but they managed to win 3-0.

Video Fede Bikoro red card vs Guinea AFCON 2024 for tackle on Mohamed Bayo

January 29, 2024January 28, 2024

This Federico Bikoro red card vs Guinea (VIDEO BELOW) was a key turning point in Equatorial Guinea’s Round of 16 clash in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Bikoro red card came in the 55th minute with the scores at 0-0 for a high boot/kick which landed on Mohamed Bayo’s torso. Guinea eventually won the game 1-0 and progressed to the quarterfinals

India AFC Asian Cup 2024 Squad Numbers | Indian Football Team 26 member List & Jersey Numbers

January 17, 2024

Here is a look at the official Indian AFC Asian Cup 2024 shirt numbers for their 26 man squad (technically Asian Cup 2023 tournament, but being played in January/February 2024). India are in Group B for this Asia Cup football tournament alongside Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria.

India Football AFC Asian Cup 2024 Squad

Who wears which shirt number for India at the 2024 AFC Asian Cup (Blue Tigers roster)

Jersey No 1 for India- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Goalkeeper Bengaluru FC)
Shirt Number 2 for India- Rahul Bheke (Mumbai City FC)
Jersey No.3 for India- Subhasish Bose (Mohun Bagan)
Shirt Number 4 for India- Lalchungnunga (East Bengal)
Jersey No.5 for India- Sandesh Jhingan (FC Goa)
Shirt Number 6 for India- Akash Mishra (Mumbai City FC)

Ivory Coast AFCON 2024 Squad Numbers | Cote d’Ivoire CIV 27 man team list & shirt numbers Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2023)

January 16, 2024

Here is a look at the official jersey numbers for Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire)’s 27 member squad for AFCON 2024 (technically the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament, but being held in Jan/Feb 2024)

Ivory Coast are hosting the tournament and are in Group A alongside Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and the Super Eagles of Nigeria for 2024 AFCON.

Ivory Coast Squad for AFCON 2024

Who wears which jersey number for Ivory Coast at AFCON 2024? (Les Elephants roster)

Jersey No 1 for Ivory Coast- Yahia Fofana (Goalkeeper Angers)
Shirt Number 2 for Cote d’Ivoire- Ousmane Diomande (Sporting Lisbon)
Jersey No.3 for Ivory Coast- Ghislain Konan (Al-Fayha)
Shirt Number 4 for CIV- Jean Michael Seri (Hull)
Jersey No.5 for Ivory Coast- Wilfried Singo (AS Monaco)
Shirt Number 6 for CIV- Seko Fofana (Al Nassr)

Brave Warriors AFCON 2024 Squad Numbers | Namibia 23 man roster list for Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2023)

January 15, 2024

Here is a look at the official squad & shirt numbers of Namibia’s 23 member team for AFCON 2024 (technically Africa Cup of Nations 2023, but being held in January 2024)

The Brave Warriors of Namibia are in Group E alongside Tunisia, Mali and neighbours South Africa for AFCON 2024.

Namibia Brave Warriors Squad for AFCON 2024

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for Namibia- Lloyd Kazapua (Goalkeeper Chippa United)
Shirt Number 2 for Brave Warriors- Denzil Haoseb (Khomas Nampol)
Jersey No.3 for Nambia- Ananias Gebhardt (Baroka FC)
Shirt Number 4 for Brave Warriors- Riaan Hanamub (Amazulu FC)
Jersey No.5 for Namibia- Charles Hambira (African Stars)
Shirt Number 6 for Brave Warriors- Ngero Katua (UNAM Windhoek)

Egypt Squad Numbers for Africa Cup of Nations 2023 | Egyptian 27 member team list & shirt numbers AFCON 2024

January 14, 2024

Here is a look at the official jersey numbers for Egypt’s 27 member AFCON 2024 squad (technically the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament, but it’s being held in January/February 2024).

No other country has won more CAN titles than Egypt, and they are in Group B for this AFCON alongside the Black Stars of Ghana, Cape Verde and Mozambique.

Who wears which jersey number for Egypt at AFCON 2023 (Pharaohs roster)

Jersey No 1 for Egypt- Ahmed El Shenawy (Goalkeeper Pyramids)
Shirt Number 2 for Egypt- Ali Gabr (Pyramids)
Jersey No.3 for Egypt- Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly)
Shirt Number 4 for Egypt- Omar Kamal (Future)
Jersey No.5 for Egypt- Hamdy Fathy (Al Wakrah)
Shirt Number 6 for Egypt- Ahmed Hegazi (Al Ittihad)

Video First Goal of AFCON 2023 | Seko Fofana goal vs Guinea Bissau for Ivory Coast January 2024

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024

This Seko Fofana goal vs Guinea Bissau (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Cote d’Ivoire player create history by scoring the first goal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Fofana AFCON goal for Ivory Coast came on the opening day of the tournament on 13 January, 2024 and put CIV 1-0 up in the 4th minute. They eventually won 2-0

Taifa Stars AFCON 2024 Squad Numbers | Tanzania Africa Cup of Nations Squad Team List & Jersey Numbers (CAN 2023)

January 13, 2024

Here is a look at the official shirt numbers for Tanzania’s 27 member 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad. (officially the AFCON 2023 tournament, but is being held in January 2024).

The Taifa Stars are in Group F where they have World Cup semi-finalists Morocco, DR Congo and the Chipolopolo of Zambia in their AFCON group.

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for Tanzania- Kwesi Kawawa (Goalkeeper Karslunds)
Shirt Number 2 for Taifa Stars- Haji Mnoga (Aldershot)
Jersey No.3 for Tanzania- Mudathir Yahya (Young Africans)
Shirt Number 4 for Taifa Stars- Ibrahim Hamad (Young Africans)
Jersey No.5 for Tanzania- Dickson Job (Young Africans)
Shirt Number 6 for Taifa Stars- Feisal Salum (Young Africans)

Black Stars AFCON 2024 Squad Numbers | Ghana Africa Cup of Nations 27 man roster & jersey numbers (CAN 2023)

January 13, 2024

Here is a look at the official shirt numbers for Ghana’s 2024 Africa Cup of Nations squad (technically AFCON 2023, but being played in January/February 2024).

The Black Stars are in Group B for AFCON 2024 alongside Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique. They are coached by Chris Hughton.

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for Ghana- Richard Ofori (Goalkeeper Orlando Pirates)
Shirt Number 2 for Black Stars- Alidu Seidu (Clermont Foot)
Jersey No.3 for Ghana- Denis Odoi (Brugge)
Shirt Number 4 for Black Stars- Nicholas Opoku (Amiens SC)
Jersey No.5 for Ghana- Kingsley Schindler (Samsunspor)
Shirt Number 6 for Black Stars- Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco)

Zambia Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Squad Numbers | Chipolopolo 27 member team list & shirt numbers AFCON

January 13, 2024January 12, 2024

Here is a look at the official jersey numbers for Zambia’s 27 member squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023 being held in January/February 2024).

The Chipolopolo won CAN back in 2012, and are in Group F for this AFCON alongside Morocco, DR Congo and Tanzania.

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for Zambia- Toaster Nsabata (Goalkeeper Zesco United)
Shirt Number 2 for Chipolopolo- Zephaniah Phiri (Prison Leopards)
Jersey No.3 for Zambia- Benedict Chepeshi (Red Arrows)
Shirt Number 4 for Chipolopolo- Frankie Musonda (Ayr United)
Jersey No.5 for Zambia- Miguel Chaiwa (BSC Young Boys)
Shirt Number 6 for Chipolopolo- Benson Sakala (Mlada Boleslav)

Bafana AFCON 2024 Squad Numbers | South Africa 23 member squad list & Jersey Numbers Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2023)

January 12, 2024

Here is a look at South Africa’s 23 member squad (plus 3 reserve/standby players) and their jersey numbers for the upcoming 2024 AFCON tournament (officially the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations).

Bafana are in Group E alongside Tunisia, Mali and Namibia.

Bafana AFCON Squad 2024

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for South Africa- Ronwen Williams (Goalkeeper Mamelodi Sundowns, Captain)
Shirt Number 2 for Bafana- Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United)
Jersey No.3 for South Africa-Terrence Mashego (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Shirt Number 4 for Bafana- Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Jersey No.5 for South Africa- Siyanda Xulu (Supersport United)
Shirt Number 6 for Bafana- Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Nigeria AFCON 2024 Squad Numbers | Super Eagles 25 member roster list & Jersey Numbers Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2023)

January 14, 2024January 11, 2024

Here is a look at the shirt numbers for Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations squad (CAN January/February 2024, but officially named the 2023 edition of AFCON). The Super Eagles are in Group A for AFCON 2024 alongside hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for Nigeria- Francis Uzoho (Goalkeeper Omonia Nicosia)
Shirt Number 2 for Super Eagles- Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest)
Jersey No.3 for Nigeria- Zaidu Sanusi (Porto)
Shirt Number 4 for Super Eagles- Alhassan Yusuf (Antwerp)
Jersey No.5 for Nigeria- William Troost-Ekong (PAOK)
Shirt Number 6 for Super Eagles- Semi Ajayi (West Brom)

Franz Beckenbauer Quiz- 10 Easy, Moderate & Tough Questions on the German football legend

February 20, 2024January 9, 2024

The legendary Franz Beckenbauer, only one of the three people to win the FIFA World Cup as both player and manager (Mario Zagallo and Didier Deschamps are the others), passed away yesterday (January 8, 2024) at the age of 78.

Apart from Bayern Munich, which other Bundesliga club did Franz Beckenbauer play for?

Which French Ligue 1 side did Franz Beckenbauer manage in 1990?

All this & more below- here is our quiz with ten questions on this German football legend. The questions are a mix of easy, moderate and very difficult ones on Beckenbauer’s football career, and there are four options given for every question.

Video Franz Beckenbauer free kick vs Duisburg 1974 for Bayern- Lovely goal

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

This Franz Beckenbauer free kick vs Duisburg (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning goal from the legendary German defender, who showed how skilfull he was with this outside of the boot setpiece free kick. This particular Beckenbauer free kick against Duisburg came in the 1973/74 season and was the first goal of the game (22nd minute). Bayern Munich won the game 4-0

Premier League Table as on 1st January 2024 (New Year’s Day) | Standings at the beginning of the year

March 10, 2024January 1, 2024

Here is a look at the Premier League table as it stood on 1 January 2024 (start of the New Year 2024/at the end of 2023-the previous year.).

These EPL standings include all fixtures for this current 2023/24 season played up to 31 December 2023.

2023/2024 Premier League log on 1st Jan 2024 (New Year’s Day 2024)

23/24 season table as of the beginning of the year (1 January 2024- 00.01 time/31 December 23.59 time)

xG Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd Attendance 29,529 | Expected Goals Stats NFO 1-2 MUN

December 31, 2023December 30, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Nottingham Forest vs Man United (Official crowd attendance of 29,529 at the City Ground on 30 December, 2023). xG Forest 0.58-0.66 Man United shots map (Actual score NFFC 2-1 MU) 1-0 Dominguez goal vs Man U xG 0.14 1-1 Rashford goal vs Forest xG … Read more

Premier League Table at Halfway stage 2023-24 | EPL Standings after 19 games (23-24)

December 30, 2023December 28, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier League table at the halfway mark of this current 2023/24 season (PL standings after 19 rounds of a 38 game season).

At the halfway stage of 2023/24, Liverpool were top of the Premier League table, with Arsenal losing in Round 19 to West Ham (Arsenal were top of the table at Xmas 2023)

EPL standings after 19 matches 2023-2024 season (table at half way stage)

Note- Everton points below are after their 10 point deduction for FFP reasons

Man City v Brentford (City Club WC commitments) and Luton v Bournemouth (postponed due to Lockyer heart attack) games weren’t played, which is why these 4 teams have 18 games.

Video Meslier red card vs PNE 2023 | Meslier vs Osmajic Incident | Meslier pushes him in the face

December 26, 2023

This Ilan Meslier red card vs Preston North End (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Leeds goalkeeper get sent off for shoving Milutin Osmajic in the face. The Meslier dismissal vs PNE came in the 53rd minute with the scores at 0-0- Leeds eventually lost 2-1

SPFL League Table 23/24 at Christmas 2023 | Scottish Premiership Standings This Season Xmas

December 25, 2023

Here is a look at the Scottish Premiership league table at Christmas 2023- the SPFL league standings for the current 2023/24 season as on December 25, 2023.

Defending champions Celtic were top of the Scottish Premier League at Christmas 2023 with 45 points from 19 games.

SPL league table for 2023/24 at Christmas

Premier League Table at Christmas (2023-2024) This Season & Comparing with last season (2022-23)

March 10, 2024December 24, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier League standings on Christmas this current season (23/24) as well as the league table last Xmas (22/23).

For the second successive season, Arsenal lead the PL log on Christmas Day.

Combined Premier League Table Christmas Eve 2023

Note– Everton have been deducted 10 points for failing to comply with FFP rules, and the combined table above takes their 10 point deduction into account. Without the deduction, Everton would have 26 points at Christmas 2023.

xG Liverpool vs Arsenal December 2023 Attendance 57,548 | Expected Goals Stats LIV 1-1 ARS

December 24, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Arsenal (Crowd attendance of 57,548 at Anfield on 23 December, 2023).

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, and there wasn’t much to choose between the two teams on the day, as shown by the stats below.

xG Liverpool 0.94-0.75 Arsenal shots map (Actual score LIV 1-1 ARS)

0-1 Gabriel Magalhaes header goal vs Liverpool xG 0.08
1-1 Mo Salah goal vs Arsenal xG 0.07

Biggest chances on xG

41st minute Martinelli chance vs Liverpool xG 0.21
72nd minute Trent Alexander Arnold chance vs Arsenal xG 0.33

Liverpool vs Arsenal 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

LFC match stats on left; AFC stats on right)

Video Kobbie Mainoo mistake vs West Ham 2023 for Kudus goal against Man Utd

December 25, 2023December 24, 2023

This Mohammed Kudus goal vs Man Utd (VIDEO BELOW) saw a mistake from young United medio Kobbie Mainoo, whose mistake in possession essentially gifted the Hammers their second goal. The Kudus goal against United came in the 78th minute and put the hosts 2-0 up

EFL Championship Table 2023/24 at Christmas this season | Standings after 23 games (half way stage December 25 2023)

March 30, 2024December 23, 2023

Also check out the Premier League table at Xmas 2023 for the 23/24 season.

Here is a look at the EFL Championship standings as they stood at Christmas (December 25, 2023) in the current 2023/2024 season.

At Christmas, the EFL Championship was at its half-way stage (23 rounds of fixtures completed)

EFL Championship Table at Christmas this 23/24 season (before Boxing Day fixtures)

EFL Championship Table at Christmas 2023

Who lead the EFL Championship table at Xmas 2023?

Leicester lead the EFL Championship standings with 58 points at Christmas 2023. For comparison, Burnley lead the Championship table at Xmas 2022, but they had collected only 47 points at that stage, 11 lesser than LCFC.

xG West Ham vs Man Utd 2023 Attendance 64,472 | Expected Goals Stats WHUFC 2-0 MUN

December 23, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from West Ham v Man United (Official crowd attendance of 64,472 at the London Stadium on 23 December, 2023)

United took over 30 minutes to register their first shot (through Antony on 33 minutes) and didn’t register a single shot on target in the second half.

xG West Ham 1.31-0.87 Man Utd shots map (Actual score WHU 2-0 MUN)

1-0 Jarrod Bowen goal vs Man United xG 0.70
2-0 Mo Kudus goal vs Man U xG 0.11

United’s biggest chance on xG went to Alejandro Garnacho (35th minute)

West Ham vs MU 2-0 Match Stats for comparison

(WHU stats on left; MUN on right)

Video Bizarre Leon Bailey disallowed goal vs Sheff Utd 2023 for Ramsey foul on Foderingham

December 24, 2023December 22, 2023

This Leon Bailey disallowed goal vs Sheffield United (VIDEO BELOW) was an interesting call from VAR in Villa’s clash against SUFC on 22 December, 2023. The Bailey goal against SUFC was disallowed for a foul on Wes Foderingham by Jacob Ramsey, but the interesting part is that Sheffield United got the ball back after the foul, attempted to clear it on a couple of occasions, and then got caught in possession from which Villa scored their goal.

xG Liverpool vs West Ham Attendance 57,332 EFL Cup | Expected Goals LFC 5-1 WHUFC Carabao

December 24, 2023December 22, 2023

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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs West Ham (official crowd attendance of 57,332 at Anfield in the League Cup). LFC dominated the game, and ran out 5-1 winners.

xG Liverpool 2.82-0.06 West Ham shots map (Actual score LFC 5-1 WHUFC)

1-0 Szoboszlai goal vs West Ham xG 0.02
2-0 Jones first goal vs West Ham xG 0.06
3-0 Gakpo goal vs West Ham xG 0.08
3-1 Bowen goal vs Liverpool xG 0.04
4-1 Salah goal vs West Ham xG 0.25
5-1 Jones second goal vs West Ham xG 0.32

West Ham had only two shots in the entire game- the Bowen goal and one from Mo Kudus in the 71st minute (xG 0.02)

Liverpool’s biggest chance on xG that wasn’t converted fell to Mo Salah in the 81st minute (xG 0.79), just before his goal.

xG Liverpool 5-1 West Ham League Cup 2023

LFC vs West Ham 5-1 Match Stats for comparison

(LFC match on left; WHUFC stats on right)

EPL Standings after 17 Games 2023-24 | Log after Week 17 (23-24 season)

December 21, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier table after 17 rounds (in December 2023). Week 17 was also the GW when Liverpool drew 0-0 with Manchester United, thus allowing Arsenal to go top of the table. Aston Villa went level on points with LFC after beating Brentford 2-1.

The Luton Bournemouth game was postponed due after Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch (you can see both teams with 16 games in the log below)

Premier League table after MW17 this 2023-2024 season (Arsenal first)

Video Bizarre Leon Bailey own goal attempt vs Brentford 2023 | Bailey Back pass to Martinez from half way line incident

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

This Leon Bailey backpass to Emi Martinez (VIDEO BELOW) nearly saw the Jamaican winger score a bizarre own goal in their clash against Brentford. The Aston Villa winger received the ball near the half way line, and opted to play a long back pass that almost caught Martinez unawares. Fortunately for Villa, the ball hit the side netting and went down as one of those “almost” great own goals attempts!

Diego Alonso record as Sevilla manager 2023- Only 2 wins in 14 games- List of all matches as coach

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

Here is a look at Diego Alonso’s record as Sevilla manager in this 2023/24 season after he was sacked by the Andalusian outfit following their 3-0 home loss to Getafe.

Alonso was coach of Sevilla for 14 games, but did not win a single game in La Liga or the Champions League. His only two wins as Sevilla manager came in the Copa del Rey, giving him a win percentage of 14.29%

Diego Alonso all games managed at Sevilla in 23/24 season

Managed 14- Won 2, Drawn 5, Lost 7

Diego Alonso record as Sevilla manager 2023 all matches

Diego Alonso first game as Sevilla manager?

Diego Alonso’s first game as Sevilla manager was a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid on 21 October 2023

Video Ben Mee red card vs Aston Villa 2023 | Mee tackle on Leon Bailey

December 19, 2023December 17, 2023

This Ben Mee dismissal vs Villa turned out to be a key turning moment in Brentford’s game against Unai Emery’s side over the weekend. The Mee challenge on Leon Bailey was originally ruled to be a yellow, but VAR upgraded it to a red card. Brentford, who were leading 1-0 at that stage, ended up losing 2-1.

xG Liverpool vs Man Utd Attendance 57,158 December 2023 | Expected Goals Stats LFC 0-0 MUFC

December 23, 2023December 17, 2023

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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool v Manchester United (official crowd attendance of 57,158 at Anfield on 17 December, 2023).

The Reds dominated the fixture- loads of possession (nearly 70%), corners (12 to United’s 0) and shots (more than 30 to United’s 6), but couldn’t convert that dominance into goals. But their chances weren’t really clear-cut or easy ones, and that shows in their xG for the game.

xG Liverpool 2.08-0.61 Man United shots map (Actual score LIV 0-0 MUN)

xG Liverpool vs Man Utd December 17 2023

Van Dijk headed straight at Onana in the first half; Konate had a decent chance in each half (one header over; another nice twist and turn shot but straight at Onana)

LFC vs Man United 0-0 Match Stats for comparison

(LFC on left; Man U on right)

Video Superb Osimhen assist vs Cagliari 2023 for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia goal- Lovely skill

December 17, 2023December 16, 2023

This Victor Osimhen assist for Cagliari for Kvara’s goal (VIDEO BELOW) was a delightful piece of ball-control and skill in the area from the Nigerian as he single-handedly took on several Cagliari defenders before setting up Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the match winning goal. The Osimhen assist vs Cagliari came in the 75th minute and saw Napoli go 2-1 up.

Video Raul Jimenez red card vs Newcastle 2023 | Jimenez foul on Longstaff

December 18, 2023December 16, 2023

This Raul Jimenez dismissal vs Newcastle (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Fulham forward sent off for an ill-time challenge on Sean Longstaff as he made contact with the face of the Magpies player who was receiving the ball from a throw-in. Jimenez was initially in a Kung-Fu like motion, but attempted to pull out, and ended up colliding with Longstaff’s face, and VAR deemed it to be a red card

xG Man City vs Crystal Palace December 2023 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 2-2 CPFC

December 16, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City vs Crystal Palace on December 16, 2023. Despite dominating the game in terms of possession (75%-25%) and shots (19 to 5), MCFC finished with lower xG than Palace, owing to the easy nature of then latter’s goals.

xG Man City 1.46-1.85 Crystal Palace shots map (Actual score MCI 2-2 CRY)

1-0 Grealish goal vs Palace xG 0.23
2-0 Lewis goal vs Palace xG 0.19
2-1 Mateta goal vs Man City xG 0.94
2-2 Olise penalty goal vs Man City xG 0.80

Man City vs Palace 2-2 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC stats on left; CPFC stats on right)

Video Yves Bissouma red card vs Nottingham Forest 2023 | Bissouma tackle on Ryan Yates

December 17, 2023December 15, 2023

This Yves Bissouma red card v Forest (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Spurs midfielder sent off in their GW16 game against NFFC. The Bissouma dismissal v Forest came in the 70th minute for a challenge on Ryan Yates- VAR ruled that the foul merited a sending off. Spurs however were leading 2-0 at that stage, & managed to preserve their lead.

Newspaper Player Ratings Borussia Dortmund vs PSG 1-1 Champions League 2023- Kolo Muani, Bynoe-Gittens, Sule

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Dortmund vs Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League on 13 December 2023 from their respective countries’ biggest sports newspapers (Bild for BVB and L’Equipe for PSG). The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with both sides progressing to the round of 16.

L’Equipe player ratings Dortmund 1-1 PSG December 2023

French paper L’Equipe had Kolo Muani and Bynoe-Gittens as the poorest performers on either side with a 3/10 player rating. No one got more than 7 though.

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Bild player ratings BVB vs Paris SG UCL

(1 very good, 6 very bad in these ratings)

The best Dortmund player vs Paris SG in German newspaper Bild’s eyes was defender Niklas Sule, who also pulled off an incredible goal-line clearance to deny Kylian Mbappe.

xG Man Utd vs Bayern 2023 Attendance 73,073 | Expected Goals Stats MUFC 0-1 BAY UCL

December 13, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United vs Bayern Munich (Attendance of 73,073 on 12 December, 2023 in the Champions League MD6)

A disappointing performance from United, who mustered just five shots in the entire game.

xG Man United 0.26-1.21 Bayern Munchen shots map (Actual score MUN 0-1 BAY)

0-1 Kingsley Coman goal vs Man U xG 0.70

United’s five shots in the game (Antony 5′, Shaw 23′ and three Bruno Fernandes shots- 31′, 49′, 54′ minute)

xG Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 2023 UCL

Man United vs Bayern 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MUFC stats on left; FCB on right)

xG Tottenham vs Newcastle Attendance 61,171 December 2023 | Expected Goals Stats Spurs 4-1 NUFC

December 11, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spurs 4-1 Newcastle (Crowd attendance of 61,171 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 10, 2023). A fine performance from Spurs after their recent setbacks as they thumped the Magpies.

xG Tottenham 4.08-0.83 Newcastle shots map (Actual score TOT 4-1 NEW)

1-0 Udogie goal vs Newcastle xG 0.93
2-0 Richarlison first goal vs Newcastle xG 0.53
3-0 Richarlison second goal vs Newcastle xG 0.21
4-0 Son penalty goal vs Newcastle xG 0.80
4-1 Joelinton goal vs Spurs xG 0.12

Tottenham vs Newcastle 4-1 Match Stats for comparison

(THFC stats on left; NUFC on right)

xG Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal December 2023 | Expected Goals Stats AVFC vs AFC

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Aston Villa vs Arsenal on December 9, 2023. An upset win for the Villans over the Gunners.

xG Aston Villa 0.64-0.93 Arsenal shots map (Actual score AVFC 1-0 Arsenal)

1-0 McGinn goal vs Arsenal xG 0.20

Arsenal’s best chances on xG on the evening fell to Martin Odegaard in either half (39th and 58th minutes)

Aston Villa vs Arsenal 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(AVFC stats on left; AFC match stats on right)

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern Munich 5-1 Bild Newspaper Player Ratings 2023

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from well known German paper Bild after Bayern Munich’s shock 5-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt over the weekend. Bayern don’t lose by that margin often domestically, which makes the scoreline a rare one. Note- German rating system (6 very bad, 1 very good) All the Bayern players … Read more

xG Man Utd v Bournemouth 2023 Attendance 73,427 | Expected Goals Stats MUFC 0-3 AFCB

December 9, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United vs Bournemouth (Crowd attendance of 73,427 on 9 December, 2023)

United dominant on most metrics- possession, shots, passes etc, but struggled to create any real chances of note. Bournemouth had only four shots on target though (more than United), and scored from 3 of them.

xG Man United 1.17-0.93 Bournemouth shots map (Actual score MUN 0-3 BOU)

0-1 Solanke goal vs United xG 0.10
0-2 Billing header goal vs Man U xG 0.19
0-3 Senesi header goal vs Man United xG 0.13

MU Bournemouth 0-3 Match Stats for comparison

(MUN on left; AFCB on right)

Premier League Table after 15 Games (2023-2024) | Standings After Aston Villa v Man City game

March 10, 2024December 8, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier League standings after 15 rounds in the current 2023/24 season. This was also the match week which had the Luton v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Man City games. Arsenal won thanks to a stoppage time header from Declan Rice, while Man City had just two shots in … Read more

xG Tottenham vs West Ham 2023 Attendance 60,733 | Expected Goals Match Stats Spurs 1-2 WHUFC

December 8, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spurs vs West Ham (Official crowd attendance of 60,733 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 7 December, 2023).

Spurs had 75% of possession and dominated the first half, but ended up slumping to a 2-1 defeat.

xG Spurs 1.62-2.11 West Ham shots map (Actual score THFC 1-2 WHUFC)

1-0 Romero header goal vs West Ham xG 0.05
1-1 Bowen goal vs Tottenham Hotspur xG 0.61
1-2 Ward Prowse goal vs Spurs xG 0.95

Spurs vs West Ham 1-2 Match Stats for comparison

(THFC stats on left; WHUFC on right)

Video Destiny Udogie backpass mistake vs West Ham 2023 for JWP goal

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

This Destiny Udogie mistake vs West Ham (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Spurs defender effectively gift West Ham and James Ward Prowse the winning goal in their league clash on 7 December, 2023. The Udogie back pass eventually saw JWP smash in one from close range, with the Hammers winning 2-1 courtesy that strike.

xG Aston Villa vs Man City 2023 December | Only two shots for MCFC against AVFC (Expected Goals Match Stats)

December 7, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Aston Villa vs Man City on December 6, 2023. A stunning result for Unai Emery’s men as they upset Pep Guardiola’s side.

Incredible as it may sound, Man City registered just two shots in the entire game, and that was the double save Martinez made off Erling Haaland in the 11th minute.

xG Aston Villa 1.46-0.39 Man City shots map (Actual score AVFC 1-0 MCFC)

1-0 Leon Bailey goal vs Man City xG 0.09

xG Aston Villa vs Man City 2023 December

AVFC vs Manchester City 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(Villa stats on left; MCFC on right)

xG Man Utd vs Chelsea December 2023 Attendance 73,607 | Expected Goals MUFC 2-1 CFC

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Man United vs Chelsea (Crowd attendance of 73,607 at Old Trafford on 6 December, 2023). A well deserved win for the Red Devils, especially on the back of a strong first half performance where they dominated the Blues.

xG Man Utd 3.61-1.03 Chelsea shots map (Actual score MUFC 2-1 CFC)

1-0 McTominay goal vs Chelsea xG 0.19
1-1 Palmer goal vs Man Utd xG 0.07
2-1 McTominay header goal vs Chelsea xG 0.40

United also had a missed penalty through Bruno Fernandes.

MU vs Chelsea 2-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MUFC on left; CFC on right)

xG Luton vs Arsenal December 2023 | Expected Goals Match Stats Luton 3-4 AFC

December 6, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Luton vs Arsenal on 5 December, 2023. AFC won the game 4-3 thanks to a stoppage time header from Declan Rice.

xG Luton 0.43-1.96 Arsenal shots map (Actual score Luton 3-4 Arsenal)

0-1 Martinelli goal vs Luton xG 0.14
1-1 Osho header goal vs Arsenal xG 0.08
1-2 Jesus header Luton xG 0.51
2-2 Adebayo header vs Arsenal xG 0.20
3-2 Barkley goal Arsenal xG 0.05
3-3 Havertz goal vs Luton xG 0.22
3-4 Rice goal vs Luton xG 0.07

Luton vs Arsenal 3-4 Match Stats for comparison

(Luton stats on left; AFC on right)

Video David Raya mistake vs Luton 2023 | Ross Barkley goal against Arsenal on birthday

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

This Ross Barkley goal vs Arsenal (VIDEO BELOW) saw the midfielder put Luton 3-2 ahead in their league clash on his 30th birthday. The Barkley goal against Arsenal was primarily down to an error from Gunners goalkeeper David Raya, who should’ve done better, as you can see below. The Barkley goal had the lowest xG of all goals in the Luton Arsenal game, which the visitors eventually edged 4-3.

Premier League Teams with Town in their name (List of PL clubs with name ending in Town)

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Here is a look at all Premier League teams with Town in their name (name ending in “Town”) that have played in the EPL since the start of the league in the 1992 season and the years those clubs played in the English top flight.

How many teams with their name ending in town have played in the Premier League in its history?

Four (4) teams with Town in their name have played in the Premier League- Luton Town, Huddersfield Town, Ipswich Town and Swindon Town.

Luton Town (2023- 1 season)

Luton are the only club with their name ending in “Town” currently playing in this 2023/24 Premier League season

Huddersfield Town (2017-19; 2 seasons)

Huddersfield Town (HTAFC) played in the Premier League in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons.

As on date (23-24), Huddersfield are also the only club to have been promoted to the Premier League despite finishing with negative goal difference in the Championship.

As of 2023/24, Huddersfield play in the Championship (second tier after Premier League)

Premier League Table after Man City 3-3 Spurs Game (December 2023- Week 14)

March 10, 2024December 5, 2023

Click here for Premier League Table After Week 15 in 23-24 (the next GW)

Here is a look at the PL table as it stood after the Man City vs Tottenham game in December 2023 (Week 14 of the 23/24 season). The game ended in a 3-3 draw, but there was controversy as referee Hooper pulled City back when they had a chance to win it in stoppage time through Jack Grealish.

As a result of the draw, Arsenal now have a 3 point lead over City, with Liverpool also leapfrogging them into second place.

Premier League standings/log after GW14 of this 2023/24 season

Premier League Log after Man City vs Tottenham Game 2023-24 season

Video Caoimhin Kelleher mistakes vs Fulham 2023 | Reserve Liverpool goalkeeper

December 5, 2023December 4, 2023

These Kelleher mistakes vs Fulham saw the reserve Liverpool goalkeeper blunder in goal, with his errors giving Harry Wilson and Tete goals. Kelleher was playing this game because Alisson wasn’t available- Liverpool conceded three goals, but however managed to win 4-3.

Video Wataru Endo first league goal for Liverpool 2023 | Endo goal vs Fulham

December 5, 2023December 4, 2023

This Wataru Endo goal vs Fulham (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning strike from the Japanese midfielder in their clash against Fulham on December 3, 2023. The Endo goal v Fulham was also his first league goal for Liverpool and it was the key to a comeback. LFC were trailing 3-2 at that stage, and Endo’s goal made it 3-3. LFC eventually won 4-3.

xG Liverpool vs Fulham 4-3 December 2023 | Expected Goals Match Stats LFC FFC

December 4, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Fulham on 3 December, 2023. The Reds edged this clash 4-3 thanks to a late winner from Trent Alexander Arnold.

xG Liverpool 1.96-1.15 Fulham shots map (Actual score LIV 4-3 FUL)

1-0 Leno own goal vs Liverpool (no xG for an own XG)
1-1 Wilson goal v Liverpool xG 0.13
2-1 MacAllister goal vs Fulham xG 0.03
2-2 Tete goal vs Liverpool xG 0.25
2-3 De Cordova Reid goal vs Liverpool xG 0.50
3-3 Endo goal vs Fulham xG 0.07
4-3 TAA goal vs Fulham xG 0.08

LFC v Fulham 4-3 Match Stats for comparison

(LFC on left; Fulham on right)

xG Man City 3-3 Tottenham 2023 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC vs Spurs Attendance 53,473 December

December 4, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City vs Tottenham (Crowd attendance of 53,473 at the Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2023)

Dominance from City, especially in the first half, but Spurs hung on and managed to come away with an unlikely point.

xG Man City 2.43-0.41 Spurs shots map (Actual score MCFC 3-3 THFC)

1-0 Son goal vs Man City xG 0.07
1-1 Son own goal vs Man City (no xG for an own goal)
2-1 Foden goal vs Spurs xG 0.70
2-2 Lo Celso goal vs Man City xG 0.08
3-2 Grealish goal vs Spurs xG 0.55
3-3 Kulusevski header vs Man City xG 0.08

Man City vs Spurs 3-3 Match Stats for comparison

MCFC on left; THFC on right

Despite the difference in metrics (17 shots to 8), both teams had the same number of shots on target.

Video Ollie McBurnie red card vs Burnley 2023 | SUFC player two yellows for elbowing Dara O’Shea

December 3, 2023

This Ollie McBurnie red card vs Burnley (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Sheffield United player sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea twice in the matter of minutes. The McBurnie dismissal vs Burnley came in first half stoppage time, with his team trailing 1-0. Burnley had scored a first minute goal in the match and eventually won 5-0.

xG Newcastle v Man Utd 2023 Attendance 52,214 | Expected Goals Stats NUFC 0-1 MUFC

December 3, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Newcastle vs Man United (Attendance 52,214 on 2 December, 2023). NUFC won only 1-0, but totally dominated the game, as can be seen from the shots map and the stats below.

xG Newcastle 2.63-0.45 Man Utd shots map (Actual score NUFC 1-0 MUN)

1-0 Gordon goal vs Man United xG 0.84

NUFC vs Man U 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(Newcastle on left; MUFC on right)

xG Arsenal vs Wolves 2023 Attendance 60,262 | Expected Goals Stats ARS 2-1 WOL

December 2, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal v Wolves (Crowd attendance of 60,262 on December 2, 2023). Arsenal ran out 2-1 winners.

xG Arsenal 2.31-0.45 Wolves shots map (Actual score ARS 2-1 WOL)

1-0 Saka goal vs Wolves xG 0.24
2-0 Odegaard goal vs Wolves xG 0.14
2-1 Cunha goal vs Arsenal xG 0.08

Arsenal vs Wolves 2-1 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; WWFC on right)

xG Galatasaray vs Man Utd 2023 Attendance 51,733 | Expected Goals Stats GS 3-3 MU

November 30, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Galatasaray v Man United (Crowd attendance of 51,733 in the Champions League on 29 November, 2023).

United twice squandered a two goal advantage, with some poor goalkeeping from Andre Onana not really helping their cause.

xG Galatasaray 1.24-1.56 Man Utd shots map (Actual score GS 3-3 MUFC)

0-1 Garnacho goal vs Galasaray xG 0.16
0-2 Bruno goal vs Galatasaray xG 0.02
1-2 Ziyech first goal vs Man U xG 0.06
1-3 McTominay goal vs Gala xG 0.31
2-3 Ziyech second goal vs MU xG 0.03
3-3 Akturkoglu goal vs Man United xG 0.05

xG Galatasaray 3-3 Man Utd Champions League 2023

Galatasaray vs Man United 3-3 Match Stats for comparison

(GS stats on left; Manchester United stats on right)

xG Arsenal 6-0 Lens Attendance 59,987 | Expected Goals Stats AFC vs RCL

December 4, 2023November 29, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Arsenal vs RC Lens (Crowd attendance of 59,987 at the Emirates on 29 November, 2023). A first half blitz from Arsenal that saw them score five and put the game beyond Lens’ reach.

xG Arsenal 2.43-0.34 Lens shots map (Actual score AFC 6-0 RCL)

1-0 Havertz goal vs Lens xG 0.21
2-0 Jesus goal vs Lens xG 0.13
3-0 Saka goal vs Lens xG 0.50
4-0 Martinelli goal vs Lens xG 0.08
5-0 Odegaard goal vs Lens xG 0.22
6-0 Jorginho penalty goal vs Lens xG 0.80

Arsenal vs Lens 6-0 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; RCL on right)

xG PSG vs Newcastle November 2023 Attendance 46,435 | Expected Goals Stats Paris 1-1 NUFC

November 29, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from PSG vs Newcastle (MD5 on 28 November, 2023 UCL Crowd attendance of 46,435). Despite dominating the game in terms of stats, Paris SG only had one goal to show for their efforts, and that was a controversial penalty in stoppage time.

xG PSG 4.06-1.31 Newcastle shots map (Actual score Paris SG 1-1 NUFC)

0-1 Isak goal vs Newcastle xG 0.84
1-1 Mbappe penalty goal vs Newcastle xG 0.80

Newcastle’s biggest chance apart from the goal was Isak’s 12th minute one.

PSG had several good ones on xG- Barcola in the 66th minute was their biggest miss, but there were also decent opportunities for Dembele (45+3′ and 82nd minute) and again to Barcola in the 91st minute.

xG PSG vs Newcastle 2023 Champions League shots map

PSG Newcastle 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(Paris Saint-Germain stats on left; NUFC on right)

Premier League Table at the end of November 2023- Aston Villa in top four (Standings after Week 13 23-24 season)

November 28, 2023

Here is a look at the 2023/24 Premier League table as it stood after 13 game weeks (at the end of November 2023). GW13 was also the round that had Man City vs Liverpool, and it ended in a 1-1 draw, allowing Arsenal to go to the top of the table after their late 1-0 away win at Brentford.

Round 13 also saw Aston Villa move into the top four after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1. They’ve come a long way- here is the table when Villa sacked Gerrard and appointed Emery.

Premier League table after 13 matches this 2023/24 season

premier league table at the end of november 2023

xG Everton vs Manchester United 2023 | Expected Goals EFC 0-3 MUFC Match Stats

November 27, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Everton vs Manchester United on 26 November, 2023.

United won 3-0, but Everton had plenty of half decent chances, especially in the first half when Dominic Calvert Lewin, Doucoure and Gueye all went close.

xG Everton 1.95-1.80 Man Utd shots map (Actual score EFC 0-3 MUFC)

0-1 Garnacho goal vs Everton xG 0.03
0-2 Rashford penalty goal vs Everton xG 0.80
0-3 Martial goal vs Everton xG 0.66

Everton vs Man U 0-3 Match Stats for comparison

EFC had 24 shots to United’s 9, and also shaded possession.

Video Fantastic Umar Sadiq goal vs Sevilla November 2023 for Sociedad

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

This Umar Sadiq goal vs Sevilla (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning long range effort from the Real Sociedad player in their game over the weekend. The Sadiq goal against Sevilla came in the 22nd minute and put Sociedad 2-0 up- they eventually won 2-1

Video Ramsdale mistake vs Brentford 2023 | Declan Rice goal line clearance & Mbuemo miss

March 10, 2024November 27, 2023

Click here for Ramsdale mistake v Brentford March 2024 leading to Wissa goal

This Aaron Ramsdale mistake vs Brentford (VIDEO BELOW) nearly cost Arsenal a goal in their weekend clash against the Bees, but the Gunners were saved by some good defending from Declan Rice whose goal line clearance stopped Mbuemo’s shot. A missed opportunity for Brighton- both Mbueumo and Wissa had a chance to take advantage of Ramsdale’s error, but could not. Brentford eventually lost 1-0

Video Lewis Dunk red card vs Nottingham Forest 2023 for arguing with referee Anthony Taylor dissent

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

This Lewis Dunk red card vs Nottingham Forest saw the Brighton defender sent off by referee Anthony Taylor for dissent in their league clash over the weekend. Dunk argued with Taylor after the ref’s decision to award Forest a penalty- he was first shown a yellow card, and then a straight red by Taylor (not two yellows)

Video Thiago Silva mistake vs Newcastle 2023 for Joelinton goal against Chelsea

November 26, 2023November 25, 2023

This Thiago Silva mistake vs Newcastle United (VIDEO BELOW) was a rare error from the Chelsea centre back in their game against the Magpies on 25 November. The Thiago defensive mistake for Chelsea came in the 61st minute and allowed Joelinton to make it 3-1 for NUFC. Silva also became Chelsea’s oldest outfield player in this game (a new record at 39 years and 64 days)

xG Newcastle vs Chelsea 2023 Attendance 52,227 | Expected Goals Match Stats NUFC 4-1 CFC

November 25, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea (Crowd attendance of 52,227 at St James Park on 25 November, 2023). A fantastic result for NUFC, with Chelsea’s defending pretty poor in the game.

xG Newcastle 2.25-0.56 Chelsea shots map (Actual score NUFC 4-1 CFC)

1-0 Isak goal vs Chelsea xG 0.46
1-1 Sterling free kick Newcastle xG 0.09
2-1 Lascelles header goal vs Chelsea xG 0.31
3-1 Joelinton goal vs Chelsea xG 0.65
4-1 Gordon goal vs Chelsea xG 0.07

NUFC vs Chelsea 4-1 Match Stats for comparison

(NUFC stats on left; CFC game stats on right)

xG Man City vs Liverpool 2023 November | Expected Goals Match Stats MCFC 1-1 LFC 23-24

November 25, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) from Man City vs Liverpool on 25 November 2023 (23/24 season). The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

City had twice as many shots as Liverpool and 60% of the ball, but had to settle for a point following TAA’s late equaliser.

xG Man City 1.32-0.50 Liverpool shots map (Actual score MCI 1-1 LIV)

1-0 Haaland goal vs Liverpool xG 0.12
1-1 Trent Alexander Arnold goal vs Man City xG 0.08

xG Man City vs Liverpool 2023-24 November

Man City vs Liverpool 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC match stats on left; LFC stats on right)

Premier League Table before and after Everton 10 point deduction November 2023 | Standings after EFC FFP Penalty Week 12 23-24 season

November 24, 2023November 23, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier League table in November 2023 just before Everton’s 10 point deduction and immediately after it. The Toffees were handed a ten point penalty for failing to adhere to FFP rules during the November 2023 international break in the 2023/24 season.

Premier League table before Everton points deduction in 2023/24 (Game Week 12)

Everton 14th in the table with 14 points from 12 games (before points deduction)

Premier League Table when Everton got 10 point deduction

Premier League standings immediately after Everton FFP points deduction

Everton 19th in the table with 4 points from 12 games (immediately after 10 point penalty)

PSG vs Montpellier 3-0 Player Ratings 2023- Lee, Kolo Muani, Mbappe

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Paris SG vs Montpellier HSC from France’s biggest sports newspaper (L’Equipe). A 3/10 player rating for Kolo Muani and a 5/10 for Mbappe, with Lee and Hakimi the best rated players with 8/10. No player in the Montpellier starting XI got more than a 5/10 player … Read more

Bild L’Equipe Newspaper Player Ratings Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund 2023 Attendance 52,024 0-1 October Champions League

October 26, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from some of Europe’s big newspapers following NUFC’s 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund in front of a 52,024 strong crowd at St James Park on 25 October, 2023.

Bild player ratings Newcastle vs Dortmund UCL

(1 very good, 6 very bad)

The German paper had BVB keeper Kobel as the best player on the evening, giving him a 1 rating.

newcastle 0-1 dortmund player ratings 2023 bild

L’Equipe player ratings NUFC 0-1 BVB (1-10 ratings)

L’Equipe gave Kobel a 8/10, and were critical of Trippier and Longstaff, both of whom were given a 3/10 player rating.

RC Lens vs PSV 2023 Player Ratings Champions League- Bakayoko, Lozano, De Jong

October 25, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Lens vs PSV in the UCL from France’s biggest newspaper (L’Equipe) following the two sides’ 1-1 draw in the UCL on 24 October, 2023 RCL 1 (Wahi) PSV 1 (Bakayoko) L’Equipe gave Lens a team rating of 5.3/10, with PSV getting a 5.5/10. No player on … Read more

Premier League Standings After Week 9 (23-24 season) Spurs on top of the table

October 24, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier League log after GW9 in the 2023-2024 season. Spurs were top of the table after Match Week 9- a round that included a 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea.

Premier League table after 9 rounds 2023/24 season

Premier League Table After Week 9 2023-2024 season

Ligue 1 Table After Week 8 (23-24 season)- Monaco on top, Lyon in relegation zone of French league

October 20, 2023

Here is a look at the French league table (Ligue 1 standings) after 8 games in the current 2023/24 season. This was the Ligue 1 log heading into the October 2023 international break, and it had ASM on top of the table, OL in the relegation zone and PSG and Marseille outside the top places … Read more

Ajax in relegation zone | Dutch Eredivisie League Table after 8 Matches 2023-24 season

December 4, 2023October 19, 2023

Ajax in the relegation zone in the Dutch league? Seems almost laughable, but that’s precisely where the Amsterdam giants find themselves in the Eredivisie standings after eight rounds in the current 23-24 season. Ajax are 16th in the table after GW8 in 2023-2024. They do have two games in hand though, but are already 19 … Read more

Premier League Table After GW8 (2023-24) | Standings after Arsenal vs Man City October 2023 game

October 17, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier League table after 8 rounds in the current 23/24 season (just after Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Man City in October 2023)

Arsenal and North London rivals Spurs are the only two unbeaten teams in the competition. Burnley, Bournemouth and Sheffield United in the bottom three. Both Manchester clubs the only teams not to have drawn a single league game in 23/24 at this stage- every other team has had at least one draw. Bournemouth and SUFC the only teams not to win a game so far.

EPL standings after Week 8 (2023-2024 season)

Premier League Table After GW8 2023-24 season

Bild Newspaper Player Ratings USA vs Germany 2023 1-3- Nagelsmann first in charge

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for USMNT vs Germany from the country’s biggest sports newspaper. The 3-1 victory was also Julian Nagelsmann’s first one in charge of Die Mannschaft. Bild player ratings USA vs Germany Soccer 2023 1 is very good rating, 6 is bad. Christian Pulisic gets a 2 rating for … Read more

L’Equipe newspaper player ratings Netherlands vs France Euro 2024 Qualifying Attendance 51,310

October 14, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for the Netherlands vs France on October 13, 2023 from well known French newspaper L’Equipe. Les Bleus prevailed 2-1 in Amsterdam thanks to two goals from striker Kylian Mbappe, and he gets a 8/10 from the paper. L’Equipe player ratings Holland vs France Euro 2024 qualifying October

xG Arsenal vs Man City Attendance 60,233 October 2023 | Expected Goals Stats AFC 1-0 MCFC

October 8, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs Manchester City (Crowd attendance of 60,233 at the Emirates Stadium on 8 October 2023)

Only four shots in the entire game for City, and only one on target- not often you see that from the defending champions.

xG Arsenal 0.52-0.43 Man City shots map (Actual score ARS 1-0 MCI)

1-0 Martinelli goal vs Man City xG 0.04

City’s best chance v Arsenal went to Nathan Ake (xG 0.25 in the 5th minute)

Arsenal vs Man City 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(Arsenal game stats on left; MCFC match stats on right)

Video Maignan red card for AC Milan & Giroud as goalkeeper vs Genoa 2023

October 8, 2023October 7, 2023

This Olivier Giroud as goalkeeper vs Genoa (VIDEO BELOW) saw an outfield player (a striker) become a goalkeeper temporarily for AC Milan in their league clash against Genoa over the weekend. Giroud was asked to play as a GK after a red card to Mike Maignan for a foul on Ekuban. Giroud made an important save against Genoa and kept Milan’s 1-0 lead intact

xG Liverpool vs Union Saint Gilloise Europa 2023 | Expected Goals Stats LFC 2-0 Union SG Attendance 49,513

October 6, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Union SG (Crowd attendance of 49,513 at Anfield on 5 October, 2023). A fairly comfortable win for Liverpool, although it was only secured in second half stoppage time.

xG Liverpool 2.64-0.60 Union SG shots map (Actual score LFC 2-0 USG)

1-0 Gravenberch goal vs Union St Gilloise xG 0.90
2-0 Jota goal vs Union Saint Gilloise xG 0.15

Apart from these, Liverpool also had several other decent chances.

5th minute Salah chance vs Union SG xG 0.25
17th minute Darwin Nunez chance vs USG xG 0.55
52nd minute Jota header chance vs Union Saint-Gilloise xG 0.12

xG Liverpool vs Union Saint Gilloise 2023

Union’s best chances went to Nilsson (header 25th minute) and Amoura (90+4′)

LFC vs USG Europa 2-0 Match Stats for comparison

(LIV on left; Union on right)

Bild L’Equipe Newspaper Player Ratings RB Leizipg vs Man City 1-3 Champions League 2023- Rico Lewis Haaland

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from some of the big European newspapers for Leipzig vs Manchester City following their UCL clash. A day to forget for Erling Haaland but one to remember for young Rico Lewis.

Bild player ratings RBL 1-3 MCFC

Note- German rating system (6 bad, 1 very good)

Haaland gets a 4, while Rico Lewis gets a 2.

Leipzig vs Man City Player Ratings 2023 Bild

L’Equipe French newspaper player ratings Leipzig 1 Man City 3

Note- standard rating (marks out of 10)

Haaland got a 4/10 here too, while on the RBL side, Siewald got a 3/10.

xG Newcastle vs PSG 2023 Attendance 52,009 Champions League | Expected Goals Stats NUFC 4-1 Paris SG

November 29, 2023October 5, 2023

Click here for xG stats PSG vs Newcastle November 28 2023 UCL

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Newcastle vs PSG (Crowd attendance of 52,009 at St.James Park on 4 October, 2023). NUFC won the game 4-1 despite having only 26% of possession.

xG Newcastle 0.85-0.77 PSG shots map (Actual score NUFC 4-1 Paris Saint Germain)

1-0 Almiron goal vs PSG xG 0.13
2-0 Burn header goal vs PSG xG 0.16
3-0 Longstaff goal vs Paris St GermainxG 0.05
3-1 Lucas Hernandez goal vs Newcastle xG 0.31
4-1 Schar goal vs PSG xG 0.03

Newcastle vs Paris SG 4-1 Match Stats for comparison

(NUFC stats on left; PSG on right)

Video Controversial Begovic red card vs Leeds 2023 | Bamford dive v QPR?

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

This Begovic dismissal vs Leeds (VIDEO BELOW) was a controversial moment from the Whites’ game against Queens Park Rangers, with many feeling that LUFC striker Patrick Bamford dived to get the QPR goalkeeper sent off by referee Webb. The Bamford dive against QPR came in second half stoppage time, with Leeds leading 1-0 at that point

Premier League Table After Week 7 (2023-24 season) Standings after Spurs Liverpool game and Man City loss to Wolves

March 10, 2024October 4, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier League table after Round 7 (23-24 season) following the Spurs v Liverpool game and the Wolves v Man City match. In this round, Liverpool and City suffered their first league defeats of the season.

Round 7 was also the one when Burnley and Luton played their rescheduled game, and Burnley picked up their first win of the season in the process.

xG Man Utd vs Galatasaray Attendance 73,204 Champions League | Expected Goals Stats MU 2-3 GS

November 30, 2023October 4, 2023

Click here for expected goals xG stats Galatasaray 3-3 Man Utd November 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man Utd v Galatasaray (Crowd attendance of 73,204 at Old Trafford on 4 October, 2023)

xG Man United 1.76-2.12 Galatasaray (Actual score MUN 2-3 GS)

1-0 Hojlund first header goal v Gala xG 0.50
1-1 Zaha goal vs Man United xG 0.09
2-1 Hojlund second goal vs Gala xG 0.15
2-2 Akturkoglu goal vs Man U xG 0.38
2-2 Icardi missed penalty v Man Utd xG 0.80
2-3 Icardi goal vs Man United xG 0.11

Man Utd vs GS 2-3 Match Stats for comparison

(MUFC stats on left; GS match stats on right)

xG Lens vs Arsenal 2023 Champions League | Expected Goals Stats RCL 2-1 AFC Attendance 37,040

November 30, 2023October 3, 2023

Click here for xG stats Arsenal vs Lens 6-0 on 29 November 2023 UCL

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Lens vs Arsenal (Crowd attendance of 37,040 for this UCL fixture on 3 October, 2023).

Both of Lens’ finishes were very, very good, and they win the clash despite having lesser xG and possession than the Gunners.

xG Lens 0.52-1.13 Arsenal shots map (Actual score RCL 2-1 ARS)

0-1 Jesus goal vs Lens xG 0.09
1-1 Thomasson goal vs Arsenal xG 0.04
2-1 Wahi goal vs Arsenal xG 0.08

Arsenal’s biggest chances on xG went to Trossard (49th minute) and Tomiyasu (66th minute)

xG Lens vs Arsenal 2023 Champions League

Lens Arsenal 2-1 Match Stats for comparison

(Lens on left; AFC on right)

Video Controversial Turner vs Wissa incident 2023- potential foul kick but no penalty in Forest Brentford?

October 2, 2023October 1, 2023

This Matt Turner vs Wissa incident (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper kick the Brentford forward during their league clash over the weekend. Turner was getting ready for a goal kick and was put under pressure by Wissa, and ended up kicking him instead of the ball. No penalty was given by VAR though

xG Man Utd vs Crystal Palace September 30 2023 Attendance 73,428 | Expected Goals Stats MU 0-1 CPFC

October 1, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man United v Palace (Attendance 73,428 at Old Trafford). A defeat for Ten Hag’s men at home- their worst returns after 7 games in a league season in over three decades.

United bossed possession and shots, but had only four attempts on target. Most of the chances were headers, which explains the relatively low xG for both teams.

xG Man United 1.04-0.61 Crystal Palace shots map (Actual score MUN 0-1 CPFC)

0-1 Joachim Andersen goal vs Man Utd xG 0.05

MUFC vs Palace 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MUFC stats on left; CPFC on right)

xG Wolves Man City September 2023 | Expected Goals WWFC 2-1 MCFC Attendance 31,415

September 30, 2023

Here is a look at the xG stats from Wolves vs Manchester City (Crowd attendance of 31,415 at Molineux on 30 September, 2023)

A club having more goals than the number of shots of target in a game? It’s rare, but this was the case with Wolves here- one shot on target, and they won the game 2-1.

Lots of possession and shots for City, but as xG shows, they didn’t really trouble the Wolves keeper.

xG Wolves 0.77-0.90 Man City shots map (Actual score WWFC 2-1 MCFC)

1-0 Ruben Dias own goal v Wolves (no xG for an own goal)
1-1 Alvarez free kick v Wolves xG 0.04
2-1 Hwang goal vs Man City xG 0.60

Wolves vs Man City 2-1 Match Stats for comparison

(WWFC stats on left; MCFC stats on right)

Video Chimy Avila stamps Morata leg 2023 | Ezequiel red card & Morata second yellow Osasuna Atletico

September 29, 2023

This Chimy Avila vs Morata incident (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the former get a red card for stamping Alvaro Morata towards the end of Osasuna’s midweek game against Atletico Madrid. Morata also got shown a second yellow card for a foul on another Osasuna player (who went down clutching his face)

Girona on top of La Liga Table 2023-24 | Standings after 7 Rounds 23-24 season

September 28, 2023

A bit of an historic moment in Spain, with little Girona being top of the La Liga table after 7 games in 2023-24- the first time it’s ever happened in the club’s history. Girona started the 23/24 season with a draw away at Sociedad, but then racked up six straight wins to go top of … Read more

Video Stunning Jack Taylor goal vs Wolves 2023 for Ipswich League Cup

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023

This Jack Taylor goal vs Wolves (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning winner from the Ipswich player in their Carabao Cup clash in midweek. The Taylor goal against Wolves came in the 58th minute and sealed a 3-2 come from behind win for ITFC. A long range stunner from outside the box, and a very deserving match winning goal

xG Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle 2023 | Expected Goals Stats SUFC vs NUFC 2023-24

September 26, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Sheffield United vs Newcastle. The game ended 8-0 in favour of the Magpies, with SUFC having only one shot on target.

xG Sheff Utd 0.63-3.88 Newcastle shots map (Actual score SUFC 0-8 NUFC)

0-1 Longstaff goal vs SUFC xG 0.24
0-2 Burn header goal vs SUFC xG 0.50
0-3 Botman header goal vs Sheffield United xG 0.05
0-4 Wilson header goal vs Sheff Utd xG 0.60
0-5 Gordon goal vs Sheffield United xG 0.05
0-6 Almiron goal vs Sheff United xG 0.22
0-7 Bruno Guimaraes goal vs SUFC xG 0.23
0-8 Isak goal vs Sheffield United xG 0.55

Sheffield United vs Newcastle 0-8 Match Stats for comparison

(SUFC on left; NUFC on right)

L’Equipe Newspaper Player Ratings PSG vs Marseille 4-0 September 2023

September 25, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Paris SG vs Marseille following the former’s stunning 4-0 triumph in their league clash over the weekend. Hakimi scored a lovely free kick for PSG with Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos (2 goals) also scoring.

Well known paper L’Equipe gave manager Luis Enrique a 9/10 for this performance- more than any of the PSG players on the pitch!

Rongier and Aubameyang got a 2/10 for Marseille from L’Equipe

L’Equipe player ratings Paris SG 4-0 Marseille

xG Burnley vs Man Utd September 2023 | Expected Goals Possession Match Stats BUR 0-1 MUFC

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Burnley vs Manchester United in GW6 of the Premier League.

Burnley edge this slightly on xG, primarily due to Amdouni’s first half chance that hit the post. United though had less than 40% possession in the game and made fewer passes than the Clarets.

xG Burnley 0.84-0.68 Man Utd shots map (Actual score BUR 0-1 MUN)

0-1 Fernandes volley goal vs Burnley xG 0.07

17th minute Amdouni chance vs Man Utd xG 0.31 (hits post; biggest on xG for either side)

Video Malo Gusto tackle on Digne 2023 | Gusto red card vs Aston Villa

September 25, 2023

This Malo Gusto red card vs Aston Villa (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Chelsea defender get sent off for a challenge on Lucas Digne. The Gusto dismissal vs Villa came in the 58th minute and reduced CFC to ten men- they eventually lost 1-0. The on-field referee originally gave a yellow for the Gusto vs Digne incident, but VAR upgraded it to a red card

Premier League Table After Week 6 (2023-24 season)- after North London derby Arsenal v Spurs September 24

March 10, 2024September 24, 2023

Here is a look at the Premier League standings after Round 6 for the 23/24 season. This was the week that had the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Brighton were fifth in the table after GW5 in 2023-24, but rose to third as a result of the 2-2 draw in the NLD and their own 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

Everton claimed their first win of the season to move out of the relegation zone, while Sheffield United’s 8-0 loss to Newcastle saw them go from outside the drop zone in Week 5 (17th) to the bottom of the table in Week 6 (20th).

Bild Newspaper Player Ratings Bayern vs Bochum 7-0 2023- Harry Kane gets a perfect 1!

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from the Bild German sports newspaper following Bayern Munich’s 7-0 thrashing of VfL Bochum over the weekend. Harry Kane scored three goals, and his hat trick got him a perfect 1 rating from Bild (6 very bad 1, very good). Coman and Sane also got 1. Apart … Read more

Video Joe Hart red card vs Livingston 2023 | Hart foul on Sangare incident sent off

September 25, 2023September 23, 2023

This Joe Hart red card v Livingston (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Celtic goalkeeper sent off in their game against Livi over the weekend. The Hart dismissal vs Livingston came for a foul on Mohammed Sangare. Fortunately for Celtic, it didn’t impact the result of the game- they were leading 1-0 at that point, and eventually ran out 3-0 winners.

Video Jean Ricner Bellegarde red card vs Luton 2023 for Wolves | Bellegarde vs Lockyer incident

September 25, 2023September 23, 2023

This Bellegarde red card vs Luton (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw Wolves reduced to ten men in their clash against the Hatters. The Bellegarde dismissal v Luton came in the 39th minute for a kick at Tom Lockyer, although Wolves fans felt the latter was guilty of provocation

Arsenal starting lineup this 23/24 season | AFC playing XI for every game & subs used list Premier Champions League

December 31, 2023September 22, 2023

Here is a look at the starting XI and substitutes used for all games in the current 2023/24 season by Arsenal so far in the Premier League, Champions League and Cup competitions.

Arteta’s first choice (most used) Arsenal lineup this 2023/24 season– Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

(Raya in goal; White at RB, Saliba and Gabriel as CB’s, Zinchenko as LB; Odegaard-Rice-Havertz in midfield; Jesus as striker and Saka and Martinelli on the wings)

Arsenal starting lineup vs Nottingham Forest 12 August 2023: Ramsdale, Partey, White, Saliba, Timber, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah

Notes- Partey at right back, White at CB, Timber injured midway through the game (ACL)

Newspaper player ratings Ajax vs Marseille 3-3 Europa League 2023- Auba, Tahirovic

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Ajax vs OM in the Europa League from some of the local French newspapers.

Ajax 3 (Borges, Berghuis, Taylor) Marseille 3 (Aubameyang*2, Clauss)

L’Equipe player ratings Ajax 3-3 Marseille UEL

L’Equipe weren’t very impressed with either side, giving them a team rating of 4.7/10. No player got above 7/10 in their player ratings, as can be seen below.

Ajax vs Marseille 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

FIFA Men’s World Rankings September 2023 (Top 15 teams after International Break)

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Here is a look at the FIFA Men’s World rankings after the September 2023 round of fixtures. World champions Argentina remain first, while Germany, who sacked Hansi Flick after a shock loss to Japan, are 15th. Jumps up the table for both Portugal and Morocco with Italy and Switzerland moving down. Top 10 teams in … Read more

Newspaper Player Ratings Bayern vs Man Utd 4-3 Champions League September 2023- Kane, Hojlund

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Bayern v Manchester United from the likes of Bild, L’Equipe and Diario AS following their UCL clash on 19 September, 2023.

Bild player ratings Bayern 4-3 Man United 2023/24 UCL

(note- 6 very bad rating, 1 very good in this system)

Bayern 4-3 Man United Player Ratings Bild 2023

Diario AS paper player ratings FCB 4-3 MUN

AS thought Onana and Lisandro Martinez didn’t deserve a rating. Three stars for Bayern’s attacking trio of Sane, Musiala and Gnabry.

Video Adama Traore open goal miss vs Leeds 2023 for Hull City | Big missed chance

September 21, 2023September 20, 2023

This Adama Traore miss vs Leeds United (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Hull player squander a golden opportunity to put his side ahead towards the end of their midweek game. The Traore missed chance v Leeds saw him hit the post with the goal at his mercy. Leeds, who were down to ten men at that point, drew the game 0-0

xG Man City vs Red Star Belgrade 2023 Champions League Attendance 50,204 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 3-1 Crvena Zvezda

September 20, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City vs Red Star Belgrade (Attendance of 50,204 at the Etihad on 19 September, 2023)

37 shots in total for City in this game- their 22 in the first half against Red Star is also a record for most shots by a team in the opening half of a CL fixture since data began to be kept in the mid 00’s.

At half time, City had 22 shots; Red Star had just 1, and the latter lead 1-0. City eventually won 3-1 though. There were plenty of chances created- Haaland could have had a hat trick on another day.

xG Man City 3.88-0.51 Red Star shots map (Actual score MCFC 3-1 Crvena Zvezda)

0-1 Bukari goal vs Man City xG 0.28
1-1 Alvarez goal vs Red Star xG 0.24
2-1 Alvarez second goal vs Red Star xG 0.04
3-1 Rodri goal vs Red Star xG 0.07

Man City vs Red Star 3-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC match stats on left; Red Star stats on right)

xG AC Milan vs Newcastle 2023 Attendance 65,695 San Siro | Expected Goals Stats ACM 0-0 NUFC Champions League

October 5, 2023September 19, 2023

Click here for xG stats Newcastle 4-1 PSG 2023 (NUFC next UCL game 3 Oct 2023)

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from AC Milan vs Newcastle (Crowd attendance of 65,695 at the San Siro in Milan) on 19 September, 2023.

Milan had 25 shots and dominated the first half, but couldn’t score despite the likes of Leao and Giroud going close.

Newcastle, by comparison, had only six shots, and only one of those shots (Longstaff in the 95th minute) was on target.

xG AC Milan 2.01-0.20 Newcastle shots map (Actual score ACM 0-0 NUFC)

xG AC Milan vs Newcastle 2023 Champions League

Milan vs Newcastle 0-0 UCL MD1 Match Stats for comparison

(AC Milan stats on left; NUFC stats on right)

Premier League Table After 5 Games 23-24 Season | Standings September 19 2023

March 10, 2024September 19, 2023

Click here for Premier League Table After Week 6 2023-24 (the next round)

Click here for PL standings after 4 rounds in 23-24 (the previous matchweek, before the September international break)

Here is a look at the Premier League standings after GW5 (5th Game Week) for the ongoing 2023/24 season. Two teams- Brentford and West Ham, lost their unbeaten status in this round following defeats to Newcastle and Man City respectively.

Video Lyle Foster red card vs Nottingham Forest 2023 | VAR Foul-Foster elbows Yates incident

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

This Lyle Foster vs Yates incident (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Burnley player sent off for elbowing a Forest midfielder in the chest. The Foster red card v Forest came in the 94th minute with the game tied at 1-1, with VAR deeming that his elbow foul on Yates deserved a dismissal Lyle Foster sent … Read more

xG Everton vs Arsenal September 2023 | Expected Goals Stats EFC 0-1 AFC

September 17, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Everton vs Arsenal. A first start for David Raya in goal, and as seen on xG, the Toffees didn’t really trouble the Spanish goalkeeper- they had only one shot on target in the entire game.

Arsenal had only 3 shots in the first half, but improved after the interval.

xG Everton 0.32-0.86 Arsenal (Actual score EVE 0-1 ARS)

0-1 Trossard goal vs Everton xG 0.06

Everton vs Arsenal 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(EFC stats on left; AFC stats on right)

Video Jack Colback red card vs Sunderland 2023 | Colback tackle on Jobe Bellingham Challenge incident

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

This Jack Colback vs Jobe Bellingham incident (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the QPR midfielder get a red card early in their game against Sunderland over the weekend. The Colback dismissal v Sunderland came in the 21st minute, and with Queens Park Rangers leading 1-0. They eventually lost 3-1

xG Man Utd vs Brighton September 2023 Attendance 73,592 | Expected Goals Match Stats MUFC 1-3 BHAFC

September 16, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United vs Brighton (Crowd attendance of 73,592 at Old Trafford on 16 September, 2023)

A shock 3-1 loss for Man United at home. United had more shots but only 4/14 for them were on target, but 8 of Brighton’s 10 shots were on target. More than half of United’s shots were from one player alone- Marcus Rashford.

xG Man United 0.83-1.62 Brighton shots map (Actual score MUN 1-3 BHA)

0-1 Welbeck goal vs Man United xG 0.46
0-2 Gross goal vs Man U xG 0.13
0-3 Joao Pedro goal vs Man Utd xG 0.10
1-3 Hannibal Mejri goal v Brighton xG 0.04

Ansu Fati 90+3′ chance vs Man United xG 0.54 (saved by Onana)

Man United vs Brighton 1-3 Match Stats for comparison

(MUFC stats on left; BHAFC on right)

Shorts clash in the Premier League 2023-24 | West Ham and Man City both wearing similar dark coloured shorts in kit September 2023

September 16, 2023

The Premier League has worked a great deal to avoid kit clashes, and it was somewhat odd to notice that both Manchester City and West Ham wore similar coloured shorts in their league game on 16 September, 2023. West Ham were in their home kit; City were in their away shirt, but as you can … Read more

Video Kamaldeen Sulemana red card vs Leicester 2023 | Sulemana foul on James Justin incident

September 17, 2023September 16, 2023

This Sulemana vs James Justin incident (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Southampton midfielder sent off towards the end of their 4-1 loss against the Foxes. The Sulemana dismissal v Leicester came for a challenge on James Justin. Leicester, as mentioned above, won 4-1, with Jamie Vardy scoring a 21 second goal at the beginning of the game.

Fernando Santos record as Poland manager 2023 | List of matches as Polish football coach

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Here is a look at all the games managed by Fernando Santos for Poland following his sacking from the Polish NT job in September 2023. Santos was the second coach to be sacked in the current international break- Hansi Flick was also sacked by Germany after a 48% win record as manager.

Fernando Santos record as Poland national team manager 2023

Managed 6- Won 3, Lost 3, Goals Scored 7, Goals Conceded 8, Win Percentage 50%

Bild L’Equipe Newspaper Player Ratings Germany vs France 2-1 September 2023- Saliba, Gross

September 13, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Germany vs France on 12 September, 2023 from Bild and L’Equipe- the biggest sports newspapers in both countries. Germany, playing their first game after the sacking of Hansi Flick, registered a 2-1 win in front of a 60,486 strong crowd against the World Cup finalists.

Bild player ratings Germany 2-1 France

1 is very good in this German rating system, 6 is very bad. Both Saliba and Pascal Gross got a 4, while Kai Havertz gets a 2 from the bench.

Thomas Muller the pick of the German players- he got a 1 in Bild’s player ratings.

L’Equipe French newspaper player ratings Germany v France 2023 Friendly

No one gets above a 7/10 in L’Equipe- they gave it to Muller and Tchouameni. The worst player ratings went to Todibo and Pavard (3/10 each from L’Equipe)

Hansi Flick record as Germany manager | List of all Flick matches as German coach 48% win record

September 11, 2023

Here is a look at all matches with Hansi Flick as manager for the German national football team. Flick was shown the door after a 4-1 loss at home to Japan in a friendly, making him the first German national team manager to be sacked in the country’s football history.

Hansi Flick record as Germany manager (2021-2023)

Managed 25- Won 12, Drawn 7, Lost 6 (48% Win Percentage), Goals scored 60, Goals Conceded 30

Flick first game as Germany manager?

Hansi Flick’s first match as Germany coach was a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in September 2021

Flick list of all 25 games as Germany coach

Hansi Flick Record as Germany Manager 2022 2023

Bild Newspaper Player Ratings Germany vs Japan 1-4 September 2023 Friendly- Havertz, Endo, Mitoma

September 13, 2023September 10, 2023

Click here for Bild newspaper player ratings Germany vs France 2-1 September 12 2023 International Friendly.

Here is a look at the player ratings for Germany 1-4 Japan from well known German sports newspaper Bild and the Kicker Magazine. An absolute shocker of a result for coach Hansi Flick, and he gets the lowest possible rating (6), as did defender Schlotterbeck and forward Kai Havertz.

Flick was sacked as a result of this game- here is a list of all of his games as Germany manager.

6 very bad, 1 very good.

Bild player ratings Germany vs Japan 2023 Friendly

Mitoma got a 2 while Endo and Tomiyasu got a 3 from Bild.

Newspaper Player Ratings France vs Ireland 2-0 Euro 2024 Qualifying- Tchouameni

September 8, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for France vs Ireland (Euro 2024 football qualifier) from the likes of L’Equipe and Le Parisien following Les Bleus’ 2-0 triumph on 7 September, 2023. A fine goal from Aurelien Tchouameni put France 1-0 up, with substitute Marcus Thuram making 2-0 after the interval.

L’Equipe player ratings France vs Ireland football September 2023

France vs Ireland Soccer 2023 Player Ratings

Video Superb Lionel Messi Free Kick Goal vs Ecuador September 2023 for Argentina

September 8, 2023

This Messi free kick goal vs Ecuador (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) was another fine strike from the Argentine superstar as he helped the world champions win their qualifying clash 1-0 on 7 September, 2023. The Messi free kick v Argentina came in the 78th minute and was the only goal of the game

Video Aurelien Tchouameni superb goal vs Ireland 2023 for France Qualifying

September 8, 2023September 7, 2023

This Tchouameni goal vs Republic of Ireland (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning hit from the Real midfielder as he put France 1-0 ahead in their qualifying clash against Ireland. The Tchouameni goal vs Ireland came in the 19th minute- a lovely long range effort. France won 2-0, with Marcus Thuram also scoring.

Premier League Team of the Week Round 4 23-24 | TOTW GW4 2023-24 season

September 4, 2023

Here is a look at the official Premier League Team of the Week after Game Week 4 for the 23/24 season, as announced by both Alan Shearer and Garth Crooks.

Not surprisingly, Erling Haaland’s 7th MCFC hat trick saw him named in both TOTW’s, as were fellow hat trick scorers Evan Ferguson and Heung-Min Son.

Both teams had seven players in common- Pickford in goal; Worrall in defence; Maddison and Rice in midfield and the three forwards (Son, Haaland, Ferguson)

Shearer TOTW Round 4 23-24 season

Pickford; Worrall, Boly, Gomez, Maddison, Gilmour, Rice, Paqueta, Son, Haaland, Ferguson

Video Controversial Roofe disallowed goal vs Celtic 2023 VAR | Dessers foul on Lagerbielke incident Don Robertson

September 4, 2023

This Cyril Dessers vs Gustaf Lagerbielke incident (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) was a controversial one as it was adjudged to be a foul which lead to a disallowed goal for Rangers against Celtic. VAR took a look at the Roofe goal vs Celtic and adjudged that Dessers had fouled Lagerbielke in the buildup, which lead to the goal being chalked off.

Photo Offside Line for Garnacho disallowed goal vs Arsenal 2023 | Gabriel defensive intelligence

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

This Garnacho disallowed goal for Manchester United showed how thin the margins are in modern footy, with the drawn offside line having the Argentine offside by millimetres. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes steps back just as the pass is played- you can see him in the picture below, and VAR, after taking a long look, decided that Garnacho was offside. A goal for him would’ve put Man United 2-1 ahead- MUFC end up losing 3-1 instead.

Controversial Ake goal vs Fulham 2023 Video | Akanji offside & obstructing Leno?

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

This Nathan Ake goal vs Fulham was a controversial moment from the Cottagers’ 5-1 loss to Man City over the weekend. The Ake goal against Fulham put City 2-1 up on the stroke of half time, but Fulham’s players felt that Manuel Akanji was offside, intefering with play and obstructing Fulham keeper Bernd Leno. VAR chose to have a look, but ruled in Man City’s favour and the goal was allowed to stand.

Premier League Table after GW4 2023-24 season | Standings before September 2023 international break

March 10, 2024September 3, 2023

Click here for Premier League Table After 5 Matches in 2023/24 (the next GW)

Here is a look at the Premier League table after 4 rounds in this current 2023/24 season– the PL standings just before the September 2023 international break. Game Week 4 started with West Ham beating Luton 2-1 at Kenilworth Road on Friday night and concluded with Arsenal beating Manchester United 3-1 at the Emirates on Sunday evening.

Defending champions Man City the only 100% team after GW4; Luton and Burnley the only teams not to have picked up a point so far (they’ve played one game less though)

City, Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham and Arsenal the five unbeaten teams in the Premier League at the end of GW4 in 23/24.

xG Arsenal Man Utd September 2023 Attendance 60,192 Havertz Saka chances | Expected Goals Stats AFC 3-1 MU

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023

Here is a look at the xG stats from Arsenal vs Manchester United (Crowd attendance of 60,192 at the Emirates Stadium on 3 September, 2022). A deserved win for Arsenal- they dominated most aspects of the game, but needed two goals in second half stoppage time. United also had a late Garnacho goal disallowed for a very marginal offside.

xG Arsenal 1.98-0.55 Manchester United shots map (Actual score ARS 2-1 MUN)

0-1 27′ Rashford goal vs Arsenal xG 0.08
1-1 28′ Odegaard goal vs Manchester United xG 0.12
2-1 90+6′ Rice goal vs Man Utd xG 0.06
3-1 90+11′ Jesus goal vs Manchester United xG 0.61

13th minute Kai Havertz chance vs Manchester United xG 0.28
81st minute Saka chance vs Manchester United xG 0.34

The result left MUFC 11th in the table after GW4

Arsenal vs Man U 3-1 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; MUN on right)

Bild Newspaper Player Ratings Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich 2023- Kane gets a 4!

September 4, 2023September 3, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Gladbach vs Bayern Munich on September 2, 2023 from Germany’s biggest sports newspaper Bild. Harry Kane got a perfect 1 for his performance last week against Augsburg, but this week has him as a 4- in Bild’s eyes, Kingsley Coman, Kim and he were the worst Bayern players against MGB.

Bild paper player ratings Gladbach vs Bayern 2023 (1 very good, 6 very bad)

Gladbach vs Bayern 2023 Player Ratings Bild

Video Nicolas Jackson miss vs Nottingham Forest 2023 for Chelsea- Chance from close range

September 4, 2023September 2, 2023

This Nicolas Jackson missed chance vs Forest (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Chelsea striker waste a glorious late opportunity to earn the Blues a point in their home clash at Stamford Bridge. The Jackson miss v Nottingham Forest came in the 83rd minute as the Blues succumbed to a 1-0 loss to NFFC. Nicolas Jackson chance … Read more

xG Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest 2023 Attendance 39,820 | Expected Goals Stats CHE 0-1 NFO

September 2, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) and match stats for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest (Crowd attendance of 39,820 on 2 September, 2023)

Another shock defeat for the Blues, who had plenty of possession and managed over 20 shots (only 2 of them were on target though)

xG Chelsea 1.90-0.59 Nottingham Forest (Actual score CFC 0-1 NFFC)

0-1 Elanga goal vs Chelsea xG 0.25

Chelsea’s biggest chance fell to Jackson (83rd minute) while apart from the goal, Forest’s biggest on xG was one from Awoniyi (26th minute)

Chelsea vs Forest 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(CFC stats on left; NFFC stats on right)

Video Controversial JWP West Ham handball vs Luton 2023- Ward Prowse incident | Not given by VAR Referee John Brooks Paul Tierney

September 4, 2023September 2, 2023

This JWP handball vs Luton (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) was a controversial incident towards the end of the West Ham Luton game on 1 September, 2023. In stoppage time, Luton fans thought James Ward Prowse had handled the ball in the box, but neither on-field referee Paul Tierney, nor VAR John Brooks thought it was a handball. Luton Town were trailing 2-1 at that point- if the JWP handball was awarded, they would’ve got a penalty, which could’ve seen the game end in a 2-2 draw.

Video Enzo Fernandez First Chelsea Goal | Enzo goal vs Wimbledon Carabao Cup 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

This Enzo goal vs AFC Wimbledon (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the midfielder score his first goal for Chelsea in their Carabao Cup clash on 30 August, 2023. The Enzo goal against Wimbledon came in the 72nd minute and helped Chelsea come from behind to win 2-1.

Video Connor Goldson own goal vs PSV 2023 for Rangers | Goalkeeper Butland pass mistake

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

This Connor Goldson own goal vs PSV (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Rangers defender score an own goal from outside his own box in the second leg of their European qualifying clash. The Goldson own goal for Rangers came in the 81st minute- he received a poor pass from goalkeeper Jack Butland, who wasn’t prepared for a return pass, and the result was an own goal!

Video Lukas Jutkiewicz red card vs Cardiff 2023 Carabao Cup | Jutkiewicz tackle on Mahlon Romeo

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

This Lukas Jutkiewicz vs Romeo incident (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Birmingham City player get sent off for this tackle on Cardiff’s Romeo in their Cup game in midweek. The Jutkiewicz red card v Cardiff came in the 56th minute- Birmingham eventually lost the game 3-1

xG Arsenal vs Fulham August 2023 Attendance 59,961 | Expected Goals Stats ARS 2-2 FUL

September 3, 2023August 29, 2023

Click here for expected goals stats Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd September 3 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) and match stats from Arsenal vs Fulham (Crowd attendance of 59,961). A disappointing result for the Gunners, who were held to a 2-2 draw by the ten-man Cottagers.

xG Arsenal 2.55-0.54 Fulham shots map (Actual score AFC 2-2 FFC)

0-1 Andreas Pereira goal vs Fulham xG 0.04
1-1 Saka penalty goal vs Fulham xG 0.80
2-1 Nketiah goal vs Fulham xG 0.19
2-2 Joao Palhinha goal vs Arsenal xG 0.11

Arsenal’s best chance on xG apart from the goals went to Saka’s header (31st minute), while Fulham’s went to Adama Traore (97th minute).

Bild Kicker Newspaper Player Ratings Bayern vs Augsburg 3-1 2023 | Harry Kane

August 28, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from the big German newspapers (Bild & Kicker) as Bayern Munich beat FC Augsburg 3-1 in the league on Sunday.

Bayern Munich 3 (Uduokhai own goal, Kane*2) Augsburg 1 (Beljo)

Harry Kane’s two goals sees him as Bayern’s best player in both Bild and Kicker’s player ratings for this game. Bild gave him a player rating of 1 (the best possible) while Kicker gave him 2.

Bild German paper player ratings Bayern Munich vs Augsburg August 2023

Bild player ratings Bayern Augsburg 2023 Harry Kane

Video Joe Worrall red card vs Man Utd 2023 | Worrall foul on Bruno Fernandes sent off

August 28, 2023August 27, 2023

This Joe Worrall red card v United (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) saw the Nottingham Forest defender sent off for a foul on Bruno Fernandes at a crucial juncture in their 3-2 loss to the Red Devils. The Worrall dismissal against Man United came in the 67th minute- the referee reckoned the Worrall vs Bruno incident was worth of a sending off for the former

Great First Touch & Finish Video Jarrod Bowen goal vs Brighton 2023- Counter attack

August 28, 2023August 26, 2023

This Jarrod Bowen goal vs Brighton (OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW) was a lovely piece of skill from the England winger, showing a fantastic first touch to control Said Benrahma’s cross and then a beautiful nonchalant finish. Nice counter attack from West Ham, with Antonio and Benrahma both playing pivotal roles. Bowen was literally in his own box when the move started and ran the length of the pitch!

Declan Rice wearing contact lenses 2023 | Photo of Rice adjusting contacts on pitch while playing for Arsenal against Crystal Palace

August 27, 2023August 22, 2023

Star Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice needed help from Arsenal’s medical staff to adjust his contact lenses during their league game against Crystal Palace on 21 August, 2023.

The medio is known to wear glasses off the pitch- here is a pic of Rice wearing spectacles while attending a West Ham game.

Rice first asked Thomas Partey about the position of his lens and then Arsenal’s medical staff came on the field, and one of them then held up a mirror. Rice then made the necessary adjustments to the lens in his right eye (see picture below) and was then okay to continue on the pitch.

It’s rare to think of a famous Premier League player having slightly poor eyesight and having to wear contact lenses on the pitch, but Rice manages them fairly well- he was also MOTM against Palace.

xG Crystal Palace Arsenal August 2023 Attendance 24,189 | Expected Goals CPFC 0-1 AFC Stats

August 22, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Crystal Palace vs Arsenal on 21 August, 2023. Arsenal came away with a 1-0 win thanks to a second half Odegaard penalty. The Gunners also played the final quarter with ten men following a red card to Tomiyasu, but Palace couldn’t find an equaliser.

xG Palace 0.77-1.64 Arsenal (Actual score CPFC 0-1 Arsenal)

0-1 Odegaard penalty goal vs Palace xG 0.80

Apart from this goal, Arsenal’s best chances fell to Eddie Nketiah (29th minute and 36th minute)

Palace vs Arsenal 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(CPFC stats on left; AFC on right)

Video Caicedo mistakes vs West Ham 2023 on Chelsea Debut- Fornals chance and Paqueta penalty

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

These two Felipe Caicedo errors vs West Ham (VIDEO BELOW) were two very noticeable mistakes from Chelsea’s new signing on his league debut against the Hammers over the weekend. The first Caicedo mistake v West Ham lead to a great chance for Pablo Fornals, but the latter missed. Caicedo then made another mistake of conceding a penalty in second half stoppage time, one that Lucas Paqueta converted against Chelsea to give the home side a 3-1 win

xG West Ham vs Chelsea August 2023 Attendance 62,470 | Expected Goals Stats WHUFC 3-1 CFC

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from West Ham vs Chelsea (Crowd attendance of 62,470 at the London Stadium) on 20 August, 2023. The Hammers, despite playing the final quarter of the game with ten men, upset Mauricio Pochettino’s side 3-1, with a missed penalty from Enzo Fernandez just before half time proving to be decisive.

24% possession for West Ham, but they ran out 3-1 winners.

xG West Ham 1.51-2.09 Chelsea shots map (Actual score WHU 3-1 CFC)

1-0 Aguerd goal vs Chelsea xG 0.12
1-1 Chukwumeka goal vs West Ham xG 0.10
1-1 Enzo missed penalty vs West Ham xG 0.80
2-1 Antonio goal vs Chelsea xG 0.08
3-1 Paqueta penalty goal vs Chelsea xG 0.80

Other notable chances: Jackson header chance 14th minute; Fornals chance 90+1′

xG Tottenham vs Man Utd August 2023 Attendance 61,910 | Expected Goals Spurs 2-0 MUFC Match Stats

August 20, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spurs vs Manchester United (Crowd attendance of 61,910 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) on 19 August, 2023. A poor second half performance saw United slump to a 2-0 defeat.

xG Spurs 1.50-1.55 Man United (Actual score Tottenham 2-0 MU)

1-0 Pape Matar Sarr goal vs Man Utd xG 0.14
2-0 Lisandro Martinez own goal vs Spurs (no xG for an own goal)

Note- Rashford’s 23rd minute header chance was offside. Some other notable United chances below.

Bruno 36th minute header chance vs Spurs xG 0.35 (great header chance)
Antony 51st minute chance v Spurs xG 0.14 (hits woodwork)
Casemiro 56th minute header chance vs Spurs xG 0.13 (well saved by Vicario)

Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich 0-4 Bild Newspaper Player Ratings- Harry Kane stars in FCB win

August 28, 2023August 19, 2023

Click here for next match Bayern Augsburg 3-1 Bild and Kicker Magazine Player Ratings 2023 Here is a look at the player ratings for Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich on 18 August 2023 from Germany’s biggest sports newpaper Bild. This was also Harry Kane’s first start for Bayern Munich and he marked it with a … Read more

Spain Women World Cup 2023 Squad Numbers- Espana 23 member roster list & jersey numbers

August 20, 2023August 17, 2023

Here is a look at the shirt numbers for the Spanish women’s football team for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Spain Ladies won the World Cup by beating England 1-0 in the final- their first ever Women’s World Cup title.

Espana Women Official 2023 WWC Squad & shirt numbers

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for Spain Women- Misa Rodriguez (Goalkeeper Real Madrid)

Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Man City vs Sevilla Super Cup 2023- Rodri Ocampos

August 17, 2023

Here are the player ratings from the big Spanish papers (AS, Marca, Diario de Sevilla) for the Super Cup clash between Manchester City and Sevilla in Greece. The game ended 1-1 in normal time, with City prevailing 5-4 on penalties.

Diario AS paper player ratings Manchester City Sevilla August 2023 Super Cup

AS gave three stars to three City players- Ederson, Rodri and Palmer, and to only one Sevilla player- Ocampos.

Man City vs Sevilla Super Cup player Ratings AS

Marca Spain newspaper player ratings MCI Sevilla Super Cup

Marca thought Ocampos was the only player on either side who deserved three stars for his performance.

Manchester City Sevilla Marca Player Ratings Super Cup

FIFA WWC 2023 Attendance Stats | Crowd Figures for All Matches Women’s Soccer World Cup Australia & New Zealand

August 20, 2023August 15, 2023

Here is a look at the attendance stats for all games at the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand. The Olympic Stadium in Sydney (Stadium Australia) has attracted the highest crowds for WWC 2023, with several games having an attendance of over 75,000 at the venue.

Video Controversial Onana foul on Sasa Kalajdzic 2023 incident Man Utd- No penalty given to Wolves by VAR

August 16, 2023August 15, 2023

This Onana vs Kalajdzic incident (VIDEO BELOW) was a controversial one towards the end of the Manchester United-Wolves game. Wolves felt Onana fouled Kalajdzic and they deserved a penalty, but neither referee Simon Hooper nor VAR referee Michael Salisbury gave a spot kick. Wolverhampton Wanderers were trailing 1-0 at that point in the fixture.

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil later said that Jon Moss had apologised to him and said it should have been a penalty to Wolves

xG Chelsea vs Liverpool August 2023 Attendance 40,096 | Expected Goals Stats CFC 1-1 LFC

August 14, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Chelsea vs Liverpool (Crowd attendance of 40,096) on August 13, 2023. LFC dominated the first quarter of the game, but Chelsea grew into the fixture, and finished stronger. Both sides had one goal disallowed each for offside. 65% possession for Chelsea in this game … Read more

Bild Newspaper Player Ratings Bayern Munich vs Leipzig 0-3 Super Cup 2023 | Harry Kane FCB debut

August 19, 2023August 13, 2023

Click here for Bild player ratings for Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich 0-4 August 18 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Bayern vs RB Leipzig from the German Super Cup on 12 August, 2023 from Germany’s biggest sports newspaper Bild. The game also marked Harry Kane’s Bayern debut- he came on as a second half substitute for Mathys Tel.

German rating system- 1 very good, 6 very bad.

Bild Super Cup player ratings Bayern 0-3 Leipzig

Not surprisingly, hat trick hero Dani Olmo gets a 1 player rating as does coach Marco Rose. Thomas Tuchel however gets a 5 manager rating.

Kane gets a 3 player rating off the bench vs Leipzig from Bild.

xG Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Attendance 59,984 2023-24 | Expected Goals AFC 2-1 NFFC Match Stats

August 13, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest. It was always going to be a tough ask for Forest given their woeful away form in the league last season and the Gunners’ own fantastic opening day record.

It eventually finished 2-1 to the Gunners. They were dominant in the first half (in the 24th minute, Arsenal had 180 passes to Forest’s 13)and a lovely assist from Gabriel Martinelli set up Nketiah for the opening goal. Jurrien Timber started at LB, but was injured just after half time. Thomas Partey started at RB. Forest grew into the game in the final quarter and eventually pulled one back through Awoniyi.

xG Arsenal 0.67-0.52 Nottingham Forest shots map (Actual score AFC 2-1 NFFC)

1-0 Nketiah goal vs Forest xG 0.11
2-0 Saka goal vs Forest xG 0.03
2-1 Awoniyi goal vs Arsenal xG 0.25

Partey at RB, Gabriel dropped after 73 consecutive games- Arsenal starting lineup vs Nottingham Forest today for first game of 2023-24 season

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

Here is a look at the official Arsenal starting XI for the first league game of the 23/24 season against Nottingham Forest, and Mikel Arteta threw up some selection surprises.

Gabriel Magalhaes was dropped after 73 consecutive Premier League starts; with Ben White chosen to start at CB along with William Saliba.

Regular DM Thomas Partey chosen to start at right back against Forest

Jurrien Timber, more naturally a RB, starting at LB against Forest, just as he did in the Community Shield against Man City.

Starts for both Declan Rice and Kai Havertz- their Arsenal league debuts, in midfield.

Eddie Nketiah starting at centre forward with Gabriel Jesus out due to injury.

Arsenal Opening Day Record Premier League (1992 till date) | First Game Weekend Fixtures AFC History & Results Last 10 years

August 13, 2023August 10, 2023

Here is a look at the result of the first game of every Premier League season for Arsenal so far. Covers every opening day/weekend fixture for the Gunners in the history for the PL (from its inaugural 1992/93 season till date). Arsenal manager for that particular opening game (George Graham, Bruce Rioch, Stewart Houston, Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, Mikel Arteta) also mentioned in brackets.

1992/93- Arsenal 2-4 Norwich (Graham)

1993/94- Arsenal 0-3 Coventry (Graham)

1994/95- Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City (Graham)

1995/96- Arsenal 1-1 Middlesbrough (Rioch)

1996/97- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham (Houston)

Julen Lopetegui Wolves Record 2022-2023 | List of all WWFC matches under Lopetegui & their results

August 10, 2023August 9, 2023

Here is a look at the list of Wolves matches managed by Julen Lopetegui during the 22-23 season. Lopetegui was sacked just days before the start of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.

Lopetegui Premier League record as Wolves manager last season (22/23)

Managed 23- Won 9, Drawn 4, Lost 10; Goals scored 23, Goals Conceded 34

Total points: 31 (1.35 points per game)

Video Korede Adedoyin missed penalty vs Bradford 2023 for Accrington Stanley | Slips while taking pen

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

This Korede Adedoyin penalty miss vs Bradford City (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Accrington Stanley player slip while taking his spot kick in the penalty shootout between the two sides in the Cup on 8 August 2023. Despite Adedoyin slipping, the ball bobbled towards goal, but was saved by the Bradford keeper, with BCAFC eventually winning 4-1 on penalties

Arsenal vs Man City Community Shield 2023 Attendance 81,145 Wembley 1-1 Palmer Goal Foden Havertz chances 4-1 Penalty Shootout

August 6, 2023

Arsenal vs Man City 2023 (Arsenal-MCI Community Shield 2023)

Final score and result: Arsenal vs City 1-1 (Trossard/Palmer)- Arsenal win 4-1 on penalties

Wembley Stadium- 6 August, 2023- Community Shield

Arsenal win the 2023 Community Shield on penalties in front of a 81,145 strong crowd at Wembley

Video Rayan Ait Nouri volley goal vs Rennes Friendly 2023 | Wolves goal from a corner

August 6, 2023

This Rayan Ait-Nouri goal vs Rennes (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning volley off a corner from the Wolves player in their pre-season friendly on 5 August, 2023. The Ait Nouri volley against Stade Rennais was Wolves’ first goal of the game- they eventually won 3-1.

2023 Football Women’s World Cup Man of the Match Winners List | MOTM Player Awards FIFA WWC 2023

August 20, 2023August 5, 2023

Here is a look at the list of all Player of the Match (MOTM) winners from the 2023 Women’s World Cup currently being held in Australia and New Zealand.

Last updated after Spain vs England Women Final Player of the Match (Olga Carmona ESP– 20 Aug 2023)

Also check out FIFA WWC 2023 Crowd attendance figures.

Final & Third Place POTM

Spain vs England Lionesses 1-0 Final POTM (Olga Carmona ESP)

Sweden vs Australia 2-0 (Third Place Playoff- Fridolina Rolfo SWE)

Semifinal Man of the Match WWC 2023

Australia vs England 1-3 SF POTM (Lauren Hemp ENG)
Spain vs Sweden Women 2-1 SF POTM (Salma Paralluelo ESP)

Quarterfinal 2023 Women’s World Cup Player of the Match

England vs Colombia 2-1 (Alessia Russo ENG)
Australia vs France 0-0 (7-6 pens) (Mackenzie Arnold AUS)
Japan vs Sweden 1-2 (Amanda Ilestedt SWE)
Spain vs Holland 2-1 (Salma Paralluelo ESP)

Round of 16 Women’s WC 2023 POTM List

France vs Morocco 4-0 (Kadidiatou Diani FRA)
Colombia vs Jamaica 1-0 (Catalina Usme COL)
Australia vs Denmark 2-0 (Caitlin Foord AUS)
England vs Nigeria 0-0 (4-2 pens) (Mary Earps ENG)
Sweden vs USA 0-0 (5-4 pens) (Zecira Musovic SWE)
Netherlands vs South Africa 2-0 (Daphne van Domselaar NED)
Japan vs Norway 3-1 (Hinata Miyazawa JAP)
Switzerland vs Spain 1-5 (Aitana Bonmati ESP)

Group Stages Women’s World Cup Player of the Match Winners List

New Zealand vs Norway 1-0

Video John McGinn goal vs Lazio for Aston Villa | Pre season Friendly 2023

August 4, 2023

This John McGinn goal vs Lazio (VIDEO BELOW) was another stunner from the Villa star as he helped his side ease to a 3-0 win in their friendly on 3 August, 2023. The McGinn goal against Lazio came after a lovely pass from Tielemans had set up Watkins for the opener.

Video Lovely Tielemans pass assist for Ollie Watkins goal vs Lazio 2023 Friendly Pre Season Villa

August 4, 2023

This Ollie Watkins goal vs Lazio (VIDEO BELOW) was set up by a lovely pass from new Aston Villa signing Youri Tielemans in their pre-season friendly on 3 August, 2023. The Tielemans pass assist vs Lazio saw him set up Villa’s first goal on the day- they eventually ran out 3-0 winners

Video Lovely Toni Kroos pass assist for Vinicius Jr goal vs Juventus 2023 Friendly

August 9, 2023August 3, 2023

This Vini goal vs Juve was Real Madrid’s only one in their pre-season friendly against Juventus, and was set up by an absolute peach of a pass from Toni Kroos, who cut through the Juve side with this assist.

Full Eastern Conference & MLS Table when Messi joined Inter Miami July 2023

July 27, 2023

Here is a look at both the Eastern Conference table as well as the combined Major League Soccer standings for the 2023 season when Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami. Messi’s first games for Inter Miami were in the Leagues Cup (he scored a free kick on debut against Cruz Azul)

Eastern Conference MLS log 2023 when Messi joined Miami

Eastern Conference MLS Table when Messi Joined 2023

England team that won U21 Euro 2023 final | English starting XI vs Spain & their club names

July 12, 2023July 9, 2023

Here is a look at the starting XI for both England and Spain in the Euro U21 2023 final, which the English edged 1-0 thanks to Curtis Jones’ winner on the stroke of half time.

England starting lineup vs Spain U21 Euro 2023 final

England starting lineup vs Spain U21 2023

GK James Trafford (Man City | negotiating a transfer to Burnley at the time of the final)
James Garner (Everton)
Levi Colwill (Chelsea)
Taylor Harwood-Bellis (captain) (Man City)
Max Aarons (Norwich City)
Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal)
Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
Angel Gomes (Lille)
Cole Palmer (Man City)
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Subs used

Noni Madueke (Chelsea)
Cameron Archer (Aston Villa)
Oliver Skipp (Tottenham)
Harvey Elliott (Liverpool)
Tommy Doyle (Man City)

Was there any Man Utd player in the victorious England U21 squad at Euro 2023?

No, there was no Manchester United player in the England team that beat Spain in the finals of Euro U21 in 2023.

xG Spain vs Italy Nations League 2023 | Frattesi Morata Chance Expected Goals Espana 2-1 Italia UNL Attendance 24,558

June 16, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spain vs Italy (Crowd Attendance of 24,558 in Enschede for the Nations League Semi Final on June 15, 2023). Spain won 2-1 to advance to the final, where they will meet Croatia. xG Spain 2.31-1.56 Italy shots map (Actual score ESP 2-1 ITA) 1-0 … Read more

Bild Morgenpost Newspaper Player Ratings Germany 3-3 Ukraine 2023 Friendly- Schlotterbeck Raum

June 13, 2023

Here is a look at the German newspaper player ratings from the likes of Bild and the Hamburger Morgenpost following Die Mannschaft’s 3-3 draw against Ukraine in Bremen. This Germany v Ukraine game was also the 1000th international one for the Germans.

Note- in this rating system, 6 is very bad; 1 is very good (the lower the better)

Bild newspaper player ratings Germany Ukraine 3-3 Friendly 2023

Nobody in the German starting lineup v Ukraine got less than 4 in Bild’s ratings, an indicator of how bad they thought the national team played.

Germany vs Ukraine 2023 Player Ratings Bild Newspaper

L’Equipe Marca Sport Newspaper Player Ratings Manchester City Inter 1-0 UCL Final 2023

June 11, 2023

Here is a look at some of the major European newspaper player ratings for Man City v Inter Milan (Champions League final on 10 June, 2023)

L’Equipe player ratings Man City vs Inter Milan UCL Final 2023

A 4/10 player rating for Erling Haaland in the Champions League final from French newspaper L’Equipe. The best players in the UCL final according to them were Rodri and Bernardo Silva (City) and Di Marco and Brozovic (Inter)

Diario AS Spanish paper player ratings Manchester City 1-0 Inter Milan

No player on either got more than 2 stars in Diario AS’ UCL final player ratings.

City Inter Milan player Ratings Diario AS

xG Man City vs Inter Milan 2023 Champions League Final Lukaku Miss Chances Istanbul Attendance 71,412 | Expected Goals MCFC 1-0 INT Match Stats

June 10, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Manchester City vs Inter Milan (Attendance of 71,412 in Istanbul for the Champions League final on 10 June, 2023).

Inter had twice as many shots, but their two key moments both involved Romelu Lukaku- one where he inadvertently blocked Di Marco’s header and the other when he headed at Ederson with the goal at his mercy.

xG Man City 0.66-1.19 Inter Milan shots map (Actual score MCI 1-0 INT)

1-0 Rodri goal vs Inter xG 0.10

Notable Inter Milan chances vs Man City UCL Final 2023

26th minute Barella chance vs Man City xG 0.07 (long range, but Ederson was off his line)

71st minute Di Marco header chance vs Man City xG 0.31 (header blocked by Lukaku. In the same move, just before this, was a more difficult looping header chance for Di Marco which hit the bar)

88th minute Lukaku header chance vs Man City xG 0.42 (heads at Ederson)

xG Man City vs Inter Champions League Final 2023

Notable Man City chances vs Inter Champions League Final 2023

27th minute Haaland chance vs Inter xG 0.08 (straight at Onana from tight angle)
77th minute Foden chance vs Inter xG 0.35 (saved by Onana)

xG Fiorentina vs West Ham Conference League Final 2023 Attendance 17363 Prague | Expected Goals Stats ACF 1-2 WHUFC

June 7, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Fiorentina vs West Ham (Europa Conference League Final on 7 June, 2023- Attendance of 17,363 in Prague).

Fiorentina dominated this game- 68% possession, 17 shots to WHUFC’s 8 and more than twice as many passes as West Ham, but the Hammers’ two decisive blows (one penalty from a Fiorentina handball and the other a nice Bowen finish) saw them emerge European champions.

xG Fiorentina 0.86- 1.15 West Ham shots map (Actual score ACF 1-2 WHU)

0-1 62′ Benrahma penalty goal vs Fiorentina xG 0.80
1-1 67′ Bonaventura goal vs West Ham xG 0.06
1-2 90′ Bowen goal vs Fiorentina xG 0.11

xG Fiorentina vs West Ham Conference League Final 2023

For Fiorentina, Milenkovic’s 26th minute header was a decent chance. Kouame also hit the post with a header in first half stoppage time (Jovic scored from the rebound but was disallowed for offside)

Promoted to 2.Bundesliga for 2023-24 & Relegated to 3.Liga 23-24 | German Second & Third Division League Table 2022-23

June 7, 2023

Here is a look at the final 2.Bundesliga (German second division) and 3.Liga (German third division) league table for the 22/23 season, and the teams that got promoted for the upcoming 2023/24 season and relegated at the end of the current 2022/23 campaign.

Teams promoted to Bundesliga 2 for 2023/24 from 22/23 3.Liga

Elversburg (champions), Osnabruck (third- second placed was Freiburg reserves, who could not be promoted), and Wehen Wiesbaden (via playoff against Arminia Bielefeld)

Relegation Promotion 2023 Playoff: Wehen 4-0 Arminia Bielefeld | Arminia 1-2 Wehen (Agg 6-1)

3.Liga Final League Table for 2022/23 season

Interestingly, none of the teams relegated from 2.Bundesliga at the end of the 2021/22 season (Dresden, FC Ingolstadt, Erzgebirge Aue) were able to make an immediate return back.

Messi last PSG game 2023- L’Equipe player ratings Paris SG vs Clermont Foot June 3

June 4, 2023

Here is a look at the L’Equipe newspaper player ratings for PSG vs Clermont Foot on June 3, 2023. This Paris CF63 game was also Lionel Messi’s last one for PSG, and he got a 4/10 player rating from L’Equipe for this game. PSG 2 (Ramos, Mbappe pen) Clermont 3 (Gastien, Zeffane, Kyei) L’Equipe French … Read more

xG Man City vs Man Utd FA Cup Final 2023 Attendance 83,179 Wembley | Expected Goals MCI 2-1 MUN 3 June

June 11, 2023June 3, 2023

Click here for xG stats Man City vs Inter Milan UCL Final 10 June 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City vs Man United (Crowd of 83,179 at Wembley for the 2022/23 FA Cup final).

Two low xG goals for Ilkay Gundogan saw City add the FA Cup to the Premier League title they won last month. United beat City in the league, but weren’t able to repeat that win here.

xG Man City 0.67-1.55 Man Utd shots map (Actual score MCI 2-1 MUN)

(xg includes the value of the United penalty goal)

1-0 Gundogan first goal vs Man Utd xG 0.03
1-1 Fernandes penalty goal vs Man City xG 0.80
2-1 Gundogan second goal vs Man U xG 0.04

Haaland 71st minute chance vs Man Utd xG 0.14
McTominay 90+2′ header chance vs Man City xG 0.25

Newspaper Player Ratings Sevilla vs Roma 2023 Europa League Final- Bono, Anthony Taylor Referee

June 1, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from L’Equipe, Diario de Sevilla, Marca -and CDS (Spanish, Italian and European newspapers) for the 2023 UEL final between Sevilla and Roma. Sevilla won 4-1 on penalties after the game had ended 1-1 in normal time. Most of the papers were pretty critical about the performance of Anthony Taylor as referee. Bono topped most of the player ratings for his heroics in the shootout.

L’Equipe player ratings Sevilla v AS Roma 2023 Europa League

8/10 for Bono from L’Equipe; 3/10 player rating for Lorenzo Pellegrini.

Sevilla vs Roma 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Diario de Sevilla local newspaper player ratings for UEL 2023 Final

Sevilla Roma UEL Player Ratinga Diario de Sevilla Paper

Marca Spanish paper player ratings 2023 Europa League Final

Marca player ratings Europa League Final 2023 Seville Rome

Premier League Table when Gerrard was sacked by AVFC | Standings when Emery took over at Aston Villa 2022-23

August 2, 2023May 31, 2023

Here is a look at the PL table when Steven Gerrard was sacked by Aston Villa and the league standings when Unai Emery was appointed as Aston Villa manager, as well as the final log for 22/23 at the end of the season, with Emery managing to take relegation threatened Villa to the Europa Conference League

Extended Final Home & Away Premier League Table 2022-23 season- Standings at the end of May 2023

May 29, 2023

Here is a look at the final overall Premier League table for 22/23, the Premier League table for home games only for 2022/23 as well as the Premier League standings for only away games at the end of the 2022-2023 campaign that concluded on May 28, 2023.

Overall final Premier League Table for 22/23

Video Fankaty Dabo missed penalty vs Luton 2023 Championship Playoff Final for Coventry

May 29, 2023May 28, 2023

This Fankaty Dabo penalty miss vs Luton (VIDEO BELOW) was the missed penalty that saw Coventry miss out on promotion to the Premier League in the Championship playoff final shootout. Dabo was the only Coventry player to miss his penalty, and Luton won 6-5 in the shootout.

List of NUFC Losses 2022-23 Last Season | Teams to have beaten Newcastle United in 22-23 Premier League

February 23, 2024May 27, 2023

Here is a look at the list of teams who defeated Newcastle United in the 2022/23 season. NUFC qualified for the Champions League at the end of 22/23 after a fine campaign under manager Eddie Howe, returning to the CL after a gap of two odd decades.

Last updated after Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle (28 May, 2023)

List of NUFC defeats last 2022-2023 Premier League Season (5)

Newcastle lost the same number of games as champions Man City in the 2022-23 season.

Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle (31 August, 2022)
Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool (18 February, 2023)
Man City 2-0 Newcastle (4 March, 2023)
Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle (15 April, 2023)
Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal (7 May, 2023)

NUFC League Cup Defeats in 22/23 (1)

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle (26 February, 2023- League Cup Final)

NUFC FA Cup Defeat in 22/23 season (1)

Sheff Wednesday 2-1 NUFC (7 January, 2023- Third Round FA Cup Replay)

List of Fastest Goals Scored in the Premier League 2022/23 last season- Phillip Billing the quickest first minute goal scorer

February 24, 2024May 21, 2023

Here is a look at the list of quickest goals scored (by time) in the 22/23 Premier League season. The fastest goal in the 2022/2023 PL season was scored by Bournemouth’s Phillip Billing vs Arsenal- he netted within just 9 seconds of kickoff against Mikel Arteta’s side.

List of quickest Premier League goals in the previous 2022-23 season

1) Phillip Billing goal v Arsenal for Bournemouth (9 seconds) 4 March, 2023
2) Carlos Alcaraz goal vs Arsenal for Southampton (27 seconds) 21 April, 2023
3) Abdoulaye Doucoure goal v Brighton for Everton (34 seconds) 8 May, 2023
4) Dwight McNeil goal vs Brentford for Everton (36 seconds) 11 March, 2023

L’Equipe Marca Sport Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Manchester City vs Real Madrid 4-0 UCL Second Leg May 2023

May 18, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from the big Spanish and European newspapers (L’Equipe, Diario Sport, Marca, ABC) for Man City v Real Madrid following the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on May 17, 2023.

L’Equipe player ratings City 4-0 Real Madrid Champions League

Thibault Courtois’ magnificent saves to deny Erling Haaland gets him a 7/10, but the rest of the Real Madrid players get 3 or 4/10 in French paper L’Equipe’s player ratings.

On the City side, the highest player ratings (8/10) went to the troika of Walker, Gundogan and Bernardo Silva. Haaland gets the lowest rating among City’s players with a 5/10.

Man City Real Madrid 4-0 L'equipe Player Ratings 2023

Marca player ratings Man City 4 Real Madrid 0 CL

Only Courtois, Alaba and Kroos among the Real Madrid starters got a player rating from Spanish paper Marca- the rest weren’t deemed worthy of a rating!

Man City vs Real Madrid Champions League Player Ratings Marca 2023

xG Man City 4-0 Real Madrid 17 May Champions League 2023 Haaland chances | Expected Goals Stats MCI vs RMA

June 11, 2023May 17, 2023

Click here for xG statistics for Man City Inter Champions League Final June 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City v Real Madrid (Attendance 52,313 in the second leg of their UCL semifinal on 17 May, 2023). A stunning win for City, and one that powered them into the final at the expense of defending champions Real.

Real Madrid had only one shot in the entire first half, and that was a Kroos long ranger (xG 0.03). They improved a bit after the interval, but as you can see, this was a very comfortable win on xG for Pep Guardiola’s City.

xG Man City 2.57-0.54 Real Madrid shots map (Actual score MCI 4-0 RMA)

1-0 Bernardo Silva first goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.09
2-0 Bernardo Silva second goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.12
3-0 Akanji goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.07 (earlier given as a Militao own goal)
4-0 Alvarez goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.60

Apart from these goals, Erling Haaland had three very good chances against Real Madrid, but was denied by Courtois.

13th minute Haaland first header chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.50 (denied by Courtois)
21st minute Haaland second header chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.20 (saved by Courtois)
73rd minute Haaland chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.46 (saved by Courtois)

Real Madrid’s only real chance on xG went to Ceballos in the 83rd minute (xG 0.20), but his shot was saved by Ederson.

xG Man City 4-0 Real Madrid 2023 Champions League

Man City vs Real Madrid 4-0 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC stats on left; RMA stats on right)

xG Inter vs AC Milan May 16 2023 Champions League Attendance 75,567 | Expected Goals INT 1-0 ACM UCL Semifinal Second Leg

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Click here for expected goals stats from Man City v Real Madrid (other UCL SF second leg May 17 2023)

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Inter vs AC Milan (Attendance 75,567 at the San Siro on 16 May, 2023 in the Champions League semi final second leg). Inter edged this game 1-0 to win the tie 3-0 on aggregate.

Only five shots in the entire game for Milan, and only one of those shots came in the second half.

xG Inter 0.89-0.38 AC Milan shots map (Actual score INT 1-0 ACM)

1-0 Lautaro Martinez goal vs AC Milan xG 0.09

Milan’s best chance in the game went to Brahim Diaz in the 11th minute (xG 0.17). The other notable chance for them was Rafael Leao in the 38th minute.

xG Inter vs AC Milan Champions League 2023

Internazionale vs AC Milan 2023 UCL Second Leg Match Stats for comparison

(Inter on left; Milan on right)

xG Arsenal vs Brighton 0-3 May 2023 Attendance 60,139 | Expected Goals AFC BHAFC

May 17, 2023May 15, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs Brighton (Attendance 60,139 at the Emirates on 14 May, 2023). BHAFC won 3-0, thus becoming the only side apart from Man City to beat Arsenal at home this 22/23 season.

14 shots for Arsenal, but only two of them were on target.

xG Arsenal 0.79-1.30 Brighton shots map (Actual score AFC 0-3 BHAFC)

0-1 Enciso goal vs Arsenal xG 0.50
0-2 Undav goal vs Arsenal xG 0.10
0-3 Estupinan goal vs Arsenal xG 0.13

37th minute Enciso chance vs Arsenal xG 0.21

Arsenal vs Brighton 0-3 Match Stats for comparison

xG Aston Villa vs Tottenham 2023 Attendance 42,164 | Expected Goals Stats AVFC 2-1 Spurs

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023

Here is a look at the xG stats for Aston Villa vs Tottenham (Attendance 42,164 at Villa Park on 13 May, 2023). Zero xG for Tottenham Hotspur in the first half of this match. They only had 5 shots in the entire game, and two of them (one Harry Kane miss and the other a Kane penalty) accounted for the vast majority of their expected goals score.

xG Aston Villa 1.02-1.28 Tottenham shots map (Actual score AVL 2-1 TOT)

1-0 Ramsey goal vs Tottenham xG 0.12
2-0 Luiz free kick vs Tottenham xG 0.08

32nd minute Leon Bailey chance vs Tottenham xG 0.17
41st minute Watkins header chance vs Spurs xG 0.40

52nd minute Kane chance vs Villa xG 0.33

Aston Villa vs Tottenham 2-1 Match Stats for comparison

(AVFC stats on left; THFC on right)

L’Equipe Marca Sport Newspaper Player Ratings Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City UCL 2023 First Leg

May 18, 2023May 10, 2023

Click here for paper player ratings City 4-0 Real Madrid Second Leg May 17 2023

Here is a look at the newspaper player ratings for Real vs Man City from the likes of L’Equipe, Marca and Diario Sport following their 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Bernabeu.

L’Equipe player ratings Real Madrid v Man City Semi final first leg May 2023

A 3/10 player rating for Erling Haaland vs Real Madrid from L’Equipe.

Real Madrid vs Man City Player Ratings L' equipe

Marca Spanish paper player ratings Real Madrid 1 Manchester City 1 UCL 2023

1 star for Grealish, Akanji & Haaland as well as the Portuguese referee.

Marca Player Ratings Real Madrid vs Manchester City 2023

xG Real Madrid vs Man City 9 May 2023 Attendance 63,485 | Expected Goals RMA 1-1 MCI Champions League First Leg

May 17, 2023May 9, 2023

Click here for xG stats Man City vs Real Madrid 4-0 Second Leg May 17 2023 Champions League

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Real Madrid v Manchester City (Attendance 63,485 at the Bernabeu on 9 May, 2023 for Champions League Semi Final First Leg)

Also click here for Spanish newspaper player ratings for Real Madrid v City (Marca, Diario Sport, ABC, L’Equipe)

Real Madrid had only one shot in the entire first half, and that was their goal. 7 of their 13 shots in the game were blocked.

xG Real Madrid 0.58-0.47 Man City shots map (Actual score RMA 1-1 MCI)

1-0 Vinicius Jr goal vs Man City xG 0.06
1-1 Kevin de Bruyne goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.05

Real’s other notable chance (on xG) was the Benzema header in the 78th minute

Real Madrid vs Man City 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(RMA match stats on left; MCI first leg CL stats on right)

EFL Championship Table at Christmas Last Season (2022-23) | Championship Standings December 25 2022

March 10, 2024May 8, 2023

Click here to see the the EFL Championship table for this 23/24 season at Christmas 2023.

Here is a look at the EFL Championship table as it stood on December 25 2022 (Christmas Day 2022 for 22/23 season, before Boxing Day fixtures). We also compare the EFL table at Xmas and the final standings as on 8 May, 2023.

xG Man City vs Leeds May 2023 Attendance 53,406 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 2-1 LUFC Allardyce first game

May 7, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City vs Leeds (Attendance of 53,406 at the Etihad on 6 April, 2023). City won 2-1, with Ilkay Gundogan missing a second half penalty.

This was Sam Allardyce’s first match as Leeds manager following the sacking of Javi Gracia after just 12 games.

xG Man City 2.32-0.25 Leeds shots map (Actual score MCI 2-1 LEE)

Leeds had 19% possession and only 4 shots in the game, one of which was the Rodrigo goal. Interestingly, all the other three shots were headers (Bamford 10th minute, McKennie 28th minute and Bamford 58th minute)

1-0 Gundogan first goal vs Leeds xG 0.08
2-0 Gundogan second goal vs Leeds xG 0.07
2-1 Rodrigo goal vs Man City xG 0.07

Other notable chances for Man City
Alvarez 16′
Haaland 17′, Haaland 25′, Haaland 53′, Haaland 62′
Gundogan 84′ pen

xG Brighton vs Manchester United May 2023 Attendance 31,577 | Expected Goals Stats BHA 1-0 MUN

September 16, 2023May 5, 2023

Click here for xG stats Man Utd 1-3 Brighton 2023-24 season

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Brighton v Man Utd (Attendance 31,577 at the Amex on 4 May, 2023), which ended 1-0 in favour of the Seagulls.

xG Brighton 2.32-1.04 Manchester United shots map (Actual score BHAFC 1-0 MUFC)

1-0 MacAllister penalty goal vs Man United xG 0.80

The biggest chances on xG for either side apart from the goal

4th minute Mitoma chance vs Man Utd xG 0.49
2nd minute Antony chance v Brighton xG 0.16

xG Liverpool vs Fulham May 2023 Attendance 52,602 | Expected Goals Stats LIV 1-0 FUL

May 4, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Fulham (Attendance 52,602 at Anfield on 3 May, 2023). LFC edged this 1-0 thanks to a Mo Salah penalty following a foul by Diop on Nunez.

xG Liverpool 1.51-0.61 Fulham shots map (Actual score LFC 1-0 FFC)

1-0 Salah penalty goal vs Fulham xG 0.80

Vinicius chance vs Liverpool 77th minute xG 0.27 (saved by Alisson)

Liverpool vs Fulham 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(LFC match stats on left; FFC game stats on right)

Video Controversial Issa Diop foul on Darwin Nunez leading to Salah penalty vs Fulham 2023

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

This Issa Diop challenge on Darwin Nunez (VIDEO BELOW) was the foul that lead to Mo Salah’s match winning penalty vs Fulham in their midweek clash against the Reds. The Diop vs Darwin Nunez incident took place in the 38th minute, and Salah tucked away the resulting spot kick. Somewhat controversial penalty, with Fulham manager Marco Silva calling it “embarrassing”

Javi Gracia Leeds Record & Stats 2023 | Premier League Table when LUFC sacked Gracia

May 3, 2023

Here is a look at all the matches of Javi Gracia as Leeds United manager, his record as LUFC gaffer and the Premier League table when Leeds sacked him. He was appointed in February 2023 and sacked on May 3, 2023.

Gracia Premier League record as Leeds manager in this 2023 year

Games 11 | Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 6 | GS 15, GA 28 | Points per game 1.00

Gracia overall record as Leeds manager (11 PL games + 1 FA Cup game)

Games 12 | Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 7 | GS 15, GA 30 | Points per game 0.92

LUFC list of all 22/23 matches with Gracia as manager

xG Arsenal Chelsea May 2023 | Expected Goals AFC 3-1 CFC Attendance 60,144

May 4, 2023May 3, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs Chelsea (Attendance 60,144 on May 2, 2023). A very comfortable win for Arsenal. Another poor performance from Chelsea, especially in the first half, where one decent Chilwell chance (plus one long range Enzo shot in the 1st minute) was all they managed on xG. Their poor run under Frank Lampard continues.

xG Arsenal 1.63-0.61 Chelsea shots map (Actual score ARS 3-1 CHE)

1-0 Odegaard first goal vs Chelsea xG 0.09
2-0 Odegaard second goal vs Chelsea xG 0.13
3-0 Jesus goal vs Chelsea xG 0.14
3-1 Madueke goal vs Arsenal xG 0.17 (Chelsea’s first shot in the second half)

Video Noni Madueke first ever Chelsea goal | Madueke goal vs Arsenal 2023 Kovacic Assist

May 3, 2023May 2, 2023

This Noni Madueke goal vs Arsenal (VIDEO BELOW) saw the youngster score his first ever goal for the club in their 3-1 defeat against the Gunners on 6 May, 2023. The Madueke goal against Arsenal was set up by a lovely pass from Mateo Kovacic, and the youngster produced a good finish to score his first for CFC.

PL Table at the end of April 2023 | Premier League Standings at the beginning of May 2023

March 10, 2024May 2, 2023

Click here for Final 22-23 season Premier League Table at the end of May 2023 Click here for PL table at the end of March 2023 Here is a look at the Premier League table as it stood at the end of April 2023 (30 April, 2023 23:59 UK, after the Liverpool vs Tottenham 4-3 … Read more

Video James Maddison penalty miss vs Everton May 2023 | Pickford penalty save after Keane handball

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

This James Maddison missed penalty vs Everton (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Leicester star squander a golden opportunity to make it 3-1 to the Foxes in their league clash on Monday. The Maddison penalty miss came in first half stoppage time after Michael Keane had been penalised for handball. Unfortunately for Leicester, Jordan Pickford saved this Maddison penalty

PSG vs Lorient 1-3 Player Ratings April 2023- Mbappe, Messi, Soler

May 1, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Paris SG vs Lorient on 30 April, 2023 from well known French newspaper L’Equipe. PSG suffered a rare league loss, going down 3-1 to FCL, and L’Equipe gave them a team rating of 3.7/10, as opposed to the 6.6/10 for Lorient. Lionel Messi gets a 3/10 … Read more

Video Patrick Roberts goal vs Watford April 2023 for Sunderland- Great 95th minute Equaliser

May 9, 2023April 29, 2023

Click here to watch superb Amad Diallo goal v Preston May 2023 for SAFC

This Roberts goal v Watford (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning 95th minute equaliser from the Sunderland player in their weekend clash against the Hornets. The Roberts last minute goal for Sunderland tied the game at 2-2, and gave the Black Cats a point from the fixture.

xG Man City 4-1 Arsenal April 2023 Attendance 53,482 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC vs AFC

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City vs Arsenal (Attendance of 53,482 at the Etihad on 26 April, 2023). As a result of this 4-1 win, Man City have now beaten Arsenal both home and away in the league this 22/23 season.

xG Man City 1.68-0.43 Arsenal shots map (Actual score MCFC 4-1 ARS)

1-0 De Bruyne first goal vs Arsenal xG 0.04
2-0 Stones header goal vs Arsenal xG 0.07
3-0 De Bruyne second goal vs Arsenal xG 0.10
3-1 Holding goal vs Man City xG 0.08
4-1 Haaland goal vs Arsenal xG 0.14

Other notable chances for Man City against Arsenal

De Bruyne 26th minute chance (blocked by Arsenal defender)
Haaland 28th minute chance (saved by Ramsdale)
Haaland 36th minute chance (wide)
Haaland 41st minute chance v Arsenal (saved by Ramsdale)
Haaland 53rd minute chance vs Arsenal (saved by Ramsdale)

Video Patrick Bamford miss vs Leicester 2023 for Leeds | 90th minute missed chance

April 26, 2023

This Patrick Bamford miss vs Leicester (VIDEO BELOW) was a shocking miss from the Leeds star as he squandered a golden opportunity to give his side victory over the Foxes in their midweek league clash. The Bamford missed chance against Leicester came right at the end of the game, which ended in a 1-1 draw

Video Superb Tielemans disallowed goal vs Leeds because Soumare was offside

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

This Youri Tielemans disallowed goal v Leeds was a stunning long-range strike from the Leicester midfielder, only for VAR to chalk it off because Boubakary Soumare was deemed to be offside in the buildup in their mid week game. The Tielemans offside goal against Leeds came in the 7th minute following a corner routine- a great hit into the top corner. One of those really good goals that got disallowed by VAR

Man City Losses Last Season (2022/23)- List of Teams to have beaten MCFC in 22-23 Premier League & Champions League

March 10, 2024April 25, 2023

Here is a look at the list of Man City defeats in the last/previous 2022-2023 season (Premier League/UCL/FA + EFL Cup). City aren’t a team that get beaten often, so every loss makes headlines! Also contains a list of all Manchester City draws in the 22/23 season.

Man City lost only 6 games across all competitions (5 PL + 1 League Cup) in 2022/23 (7 if you count the Community Shield)

Last updated after Man City 1-0 Inter (after UCL final on 10 June, 2023)

Man City Premier League Defeats last 2022/23 season (5)

Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City (16 October 2022)
Man City 1-2 Brentford (12 November 2022)
Man United 2-1 Man City (14 January 2023)
Tottenham 1-0 Manchester City (5 February 2023)
Brentford 1-0 Manchester City (28 May, 2023)

Brentford were the only team to do a league double over Man City in 2022-23.

Man City lost only three games in the 2021/22 Premier League season. Interestingly, in 22-23, despite finishing fourth in the table, Newcastle United lost the same number of league games as City.

Man City UCL defeats last 22/23 season (0)

City didn’t lose a single game in the Champions League in the 2022/23 season as they completed a stunning treble (League, FA Cup and UCL). They drew five games though (Copenhagen, Dortmund, Leipzig, Bayern and Real Madrid)

MCFC EFL League Cup Loss 2022/23 (1)

Southampton 2-0 Man City (Quarter final, 11 January 2023)

Man City FA Cup Defeat 2022/23 (0)

City won the 22/23 FA Cup by beating arch rivals Man United in the final on June 3, 2023.

Man City Community Shield Defeat 2022/23 (1)

Liverpool 3-1 Man City (30 July 2022)

(The Community Shield is a pre-season non competitive fixture though)

Video Great Joe Willock Assist for Isak first goal vs Spurs 2023 | Outside of the boot pass for Newcastle

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

This superb Joe Willock outside of the boot assist vs Tottenham (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning pass from the midfielder as he set up Alexander Isak’s first goal against Spurs in their game at St.James Park over the weekend. The Willock assist vs Spurs came in the 19th minute, with the Isak goal putting NUFC 4-0.

List of Arsenal losses last 2022/23 season | Teams to have beaten Arsenal 22-23 Premier League Cup Europa League

March 10, 2024April 24, 2023

Here is a look at the games lost by Arsenal in the previous 2022/2023 season across all competitions (Premier League, Europa League and both FA and League Cups). Also has a list of all matches which have been drawn by Arsenal in the 22/23 league season.

Last updated after Arsenal 5-0 Wolves (May 28, 2023)

Arsenal Premier League losses 22/23 season (6)

Man Utd 3-1 Arsenal (4 September 2022)
Everton 1-0 Arsenal (4 February 2023)
Arsenal 1-3 Manchester City (15 February 2023)
Man City 4-1 Arsenal (26 April 2023)
Arsenal 0-3 Brighton (14 May, 2023)
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Arsenal (20 May, 2023)

Despite finishing lower than the Gunners, Newcastle United suffered fewer league defeats in 2022-23.

Arsenal Europa League losses last 2022/2023 season (2)

PSV 2-0 Arsenal (27 October 2022- Match Day 5, Group Stage)
Sporting 1-1 Arsenal (16 March, 2023, Round of 16 Second Leg- SCP won 5-3 on penalties)

Arsenal FA Cup Loss 2022/23 (1)

Man City 1-0 Arsenal (27 January 2023, Fourth Round)

AFC League Cup Defeat 2022-23 (1)

Arsenal 1-3 Brighton (9 November, 2022, Third Round)

List of all Arsenal Matches and their results n 2022/23 season

xG Newcastle vs Tottenham 6-1 April 2023 Attendance 52,252 | Expected Goals Stats NUFC Spurs

April 25, 2023April 24, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Newcastle United v Tottenham (Attendance 52,252 at St James Park on 23 April, 2023). Newcastle went 5-0 up within 21 minutes- the second fastest such lead in PL history (after City v Watford), and eventually ran out comfortable 6-1 winners.

xG Newcastle 3.25-0.81 Spurs shots map (Actual score NEW 6-1 TOT)

1-0 Murphy goal vs Spurs xG 0.45
2-0 Joelinton goal vs Spurs xG 0.70
3-0 Murphy second goal vs Spurs xG 0.02
4-0 Isak first goal vs Spurs xG 0.14
5-0 Isak second goal v Spurs xG 0.05
5-1 Kane goal vs Newcastle xG 0.11
6-1 Wilson goal vs Spurs xG 0.55

NUFC 6-1 Spurs Match Stats for comparison

(NUFC on left; THFC on right)

Video Solly March missed penalty vs Man Utd 2023 FA Cup Semifinal Shootout for Brighton

April 24, 2023April 23, 2023

This Solly March penalty miss vs Manchester United (VIDEO BELOW) was the only spot kick missed in the shootout in the FA Cup semifinal clash between Brighton and the Red Devils on 23 April, 2023. The March missed penalty in the shootout at 6-6 allowed Victor Lindelof to score the winning spot kick and send MUFC into a final against rivals MCFC

Video Pablo Fornals goal vs Bournemouth 2023 | Scorpion kick finish for West Ham

April 25, 2023April 23, 2023

This Pablo Fornals goal v Bournemouth (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning finish from the West Ham midfielder in their clash against the Cherries on 23 April, 2023. The Fornals goal against Bournemouth came in the 72nd minute- an acrobatic scorpion kick style finish which put the Hammers 4-0 up

Angers vs PSG 2023 Player Ratings L’Equipe Newspaper- Messi, Mbappe, Niane

April 22, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Angers vs Paris SG (April 21, 2023) from well known French newspaper L’Equipe. Angers SCO vs Paris Saint Germain 1-2 (Thioub/Mbappe*2) L’Equipe player ratings Angers SCO 1-2 Paris SG April 2023 Mbappe gets the highest player rating on either side (8/10), followed by Messi and Angers … Read more

xG Arsenal vs Southampton April 2023 Attendance 60,175 | Expected Goals AFC 3-3 Saints

April 25, 2023April 21, 2023

Here is a look at the xG stats from Arsenal vs Southampton (Attendance of 60,175 at the Emirates Stadium, London on 21 April, 2023). Arsenal dominated possession (74% to Southampton’s 26%) and had more shots (25 shots to Saints’ 8) but needed two late goals to draw 3-3. This means Southampton didn’t lose to Arsenal in the league in 2022/23– both games ended in draws.

xG Arsenal 2.13-0.95 Southampton shots map (Actual score AFC 3-3 SOU)

0-1 Alcaraz goal vs Arsenal xG 0.05
0-2 Walcott goal vs Arsenal xG 0.23
1-2 Martinelli goal vs Southampton xG 0.28
1-3 Caleta Car goal vs Arsenal xG 0.43
2-3 Odegaard goal vs Southampton xG 0.03
3-3 Saka goal vs Southampton xG 0.15

Arsenal vs Southampton 3-3 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; Saints stats on right)

xG Sevilla Man Utd Second Leg Europa League April 20 | Expected Goals Stats SEV 3-0 MUN

April 21, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Sevilla vs Manchester United (Attendance 41,974 at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on 20 April, 2023). A comfortable victory for Sevilla, aided by two terrible mistakes from the Man United defence. MUFC had 16 shots in the entire game, but no real clear-cut chance.

xG Sevilla 2.08-0.85 Manchester United shots map (Actual score SEV 3-0 MUFC)

1-0 En Nesyri goal vs Man United xG 0.48
2-0 Balde goal vs Man United xG 0.05
3-0 En Nesyri second goal vs MU xG 0.10

xG Sevilla vs Manchester United 2023 Europa League

Casemiro’s header in the 35th minute was a half opportunity for United, but as mentioned above, no real clear-cut chance for them- they offered very little going forward. Sevilla’s biggest chance outside their goals went to Ocampos (52nd minute xG 0.70, blocked from close range)

Bild Kicker L’Equipe Marca Newspaper Player Ratings Bayern 1-1 Man City UCL QF Second Leg 2023- Referee Turpin Upamecano

April 20, 2023

Here is a look at the newspaper player ratings for Bayern vs Man City from the big German and European sports newspapers (Bild, Kicker Magazin, L’Equipe and Marca) following the second leg of their UCL tie. City drew 1-1 in Munich to advance to the semifinals (see xG stats for Bayern 1-1 Man City)

L’Equipe player ratings Bayern vs MCFC Second Leg Champions League

French newspaper L’Equipe gave compatriot Clement Turpin a referee rating of just 3/10. They gave Bayern a team rating of 5/10, with City marginally ahead at 5.3/10.

Ake, Upamecano and Choupo Moting all given a 3/10 player rating. Ederson, Coman and Kimmich with a 7/10.

Bayern Man City 2023 Player ratings L'Equipe

Bild player ratings Bayern v City second leg UCl QF

Note- German rating system, 1 very good, 6 very bad.

Bild thought Kimmich was the pick of the Bayern players, and gave four Manchester City starting players (Rodri, Stones, Ederson and Gundogan) the same 2 player rating as Kimmich.

Bayern vs Man City Player Ratings 2023 Bild

xG Bayern Manchester City Second Leg April 19 Champions League | Expected Goals Stats Munich 1-1 MCFC

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Bayern vs Man City (April 19, 2023 in the Champions League Quarter final second leg). The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with MCFC progressing 4-1 on aggregate.

Also click here for German and European sports newspaper player ratings for Bayern vs Manchester City (Bild, L’Equipe etc)

xG Bayern 1.91-1.68 Man City shots map (Actual score BAY 1-1 MCI)

0-1 Haaland goal vs Bayern xG 0.55
1-1 Kimmich penalty goal vs Man City xG 0.80

37th minute Haaland missed penalty vs Bayern xG 0.80
55th minute Haaland missed chance vs Bayern xG 0.25 (straight at Sommer)

xG Bayern Man City Champions League Second Leg 2023

A bit like the Napoli Milan second leg– City had fewer shots (only 7 to Bayern’s 19), but came pretty close to matching FC Bayern here on xG courtesy these three shots from Erling Haaland (missed penalty, missed chance and goal)

Bayern had some chances- Sane in the 17th minute being the biggest, Choupo-Moting with an attempted back heel from close range on 45+1′ (blocked by City defender) and Mane on 90+2′, but none were really as clear cut opportunities as City’s goal.

Marca L’Equipe Newspaper Player Ratings Chelsea vs Real Madrid 0-2 UCL Second Leg Quarter Final 2023

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Chelsea vs Real Madrid from the big European and Spanish newspapers following the second leg of their Champions League clash on 18 April, 2023. Los Blancos won 2-0 to seal a 4-0 win on aggregate (see xG CFC 0-2 RMA).

L’Equipe player ratings for Chelsea vs Real Madrid April 18 2023

A 4.5/10 team rating for Chelsea with Chalobah, Cucurella and manager Lampard all getting a 3/10 rating. On the Real side, 8/10 player ratings for Courtois and Rodrygo, but Karim Benzema gets a 3/10.

Chelsea vs Real Madrid Player Ratings 2023 L'Equipe

Marca player ratings Chelsea 0 Real Madrid 2 Champions League

Three Chelsea starters- Thiago Silva, Chalobah and Gallagher, not deemed worthy of a player rating by Marca!

Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid Player Ratings 2023 Marca

xG Chelsea Real Madrid Second Leg Champions League April 18 | Expected Goals CFC 0-2 RMA

April 19, 2023April 18, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Chelsea vs Real Madrid (Attendance 39,453 at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023- UCL Quarter Final Second Leg). Chelsea vastly improved from the first leg, but the quality of Real’s chances see them edge the xG stats despite having fewer shots. A fourth successive defeat for Lampard as CFC manager in 2023.

Also see Spanish and European newspaper player ratings for Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid.

xG Chelsea 1.57-2.16 Real Madrid shots map (Actual score CFC 0-2 RMA)

0-1 Rodrygo goal vs Chelsea xG 0.71
0-2 Rodrygo second goal vs Chelsea xG 0.95

45+1′ Cucurella chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.49 (brilliantly saved by Courtois)
52nd minute Kante chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.25 (blocked by Militao)
11th minute Kante chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.12 (good chance, but ball not stationary)

xG West Ham vs Arsenal April 2023 | Expected Goals Stats WHUFC 2-2 AFC

April 22, 2023April 16, 2023

Click here for xG stats Arsenal 3-3 Southampton April 21 2023 (next AFC game)

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from West Ham v Arsenal on April 16, 2023. Like last week against Liverpool, the Gunners squandered a 2-0 advantage here and drew 2-2.

West Ham had only 28% of possession, but had more shots (16 to Arsenal’s 11)

xG West Ham 1.72-2.44 Arsenal shots map (Actual score WHU 2-2 ARS)

0-1 Jesus goal vs WHUFC xG 0.82
0-2 Odegaard goal vs West Ham xG 0.25
1-2 Benrahma penalty vs Arsenal xG 0.80
2-2 Bowen goal vs Arsenal xG 0.08

Saka missed penalty v West Ham xG 0.80

West Ham vs Arsenal 2-2 Match Stats for comparison

(WHUFC stats on left; AFC on right)

PSG vs Lens April 2023 Player Ratings L’Equipe Newspaper | Paris SG 3-1 RCL

April 22, 2023April 16, 2023

Click here for Angers vs Paris SG April 21 2023 Player Ratings

Here is a look at the player ratings for PSG vs RC Lens on April 15, 2023 from well known French paper L’Equipe.

PSG 3-1 Lens (Mbappe, Vitinha, Messi/Frankowski pen)

L’Equipe player ratings PSG RCL 3-1 April 15 2023

Mbappe and Vitinha got a 7/10 while Lionel Messi got a 6/10 player rating.The worst PSG player rating went to Carlos Soler (3/10). Lens got a team rating of 4.9/10, primarily thanks to Medina and Frankowski’s 7/10 and Lois Openda’s 6/10.

PSG 3-1 Lens 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Another local paper’s player ratings for Paris Saint Germain 3-1 RC Lens

Mbappe here gets a 8, while Soler gets 6.

Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Man Utd 2-2 Sevilla 2023 UEL QF First Leg

April 14, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for MUFC vs Sevilla from the big Spanish newspapers (Marca, Diario de Sevilla, Diario Sport) following their 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal.

Marca player ratings MU vs Sevilla Europa 2023 first leg

Nianzou and Malacia not deemed worthy of a player rating by Marca. Nobody on either side got more than 2 stars though.

Man Utd 2-2 Sevilla Player Ratings 2023 Marca

Diario de Sevilla player ratings for United against Seville

Three stars for Jesus Navas

Manchester United 2-2 Sevilla Player Ratings Diario de Sevilla paper

xG Manchester United vs Sevilla 2023 Europa League First Leg | Expected Goals MUFC 2-2 Sevilla Attendance 72,825

April 21, 2023April 13, 2023

Click here for xG stats Sevilla vs Man United 3-0 Second Leg Europa League April 20 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Man Utd vs Sevilla (Attendance 72,825 for UEL quarterfinal first leg on April 13, 2023)

xG Manchester United 1.19-0.58 Sevilla shots map (Actual score MUN 2-2 SEV)

1-0 Sabitzer first goal vs Sevilla xG 0.08
2-0 Sabitzer second goal v Sevilla xG 0.22
2-1 Malacia own goal vs Sevilla (no/zero xG value for an own goal)
2-2 Maguire own goal v Sevilla (no xG for an own goal)

xG Manchester United vs Sevilla 2023 Europa League

61st minute Anthony chance vs Sevilla xG 0.08 (hits post)
82nd minute Malacia chance vs Sevilla xG 0.16 (shoots wide)

45+3′ Nianzou header chance v Man United xG 0.07 (saved by De Gea)

MUFC vs Sevilla 2-2 Match Stats for comparison

(Man United stats on left; Sevilla stats on right)

Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea UCL 2023 QF First Leg April 12

April 19, 2023April 13, 2023

Click here for Newspaper player ratings for Chelsea vs Real Madrid Second Leg

Here is a look at the paper player ratings for Real Madrid vs Chelsea from the likes of L’Equipe, Marca and Diario Sport following the former’s 2-0 win at the Bernabeu in the first leg. Real were better than Chelsea on xG, and the player ratings show what a disappointing performance it was from the Blues.

L’Equipe player ratings Real Madrid vs Chelsea First Leg Quarter Final Champions League

A 2/10 player rating for Wesley Fofana against Real Madrid from French newspaper L’Equipe. Joao Felix and Ben Chilwell got a 3/0 rating.

Real Madrid vs Chelsea 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Marca Spain newspaper player ratings Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea 2023

Spanish sports paper Marca thought Fofana, Thiago Silva and Felix weren’t worthy of a rating here!

Diario Sport Spanish paper player ratings for RMA 2 CFC 0

Sport had Camavinga as Real’s worst player against Chelsea.

xG AC Milan Napoli 2023 Champions League | Expected Goals MIL 1-0 NAP Attendance 74,742

April 19, 2023April 13, 2023

Click here for xG stats Napoli vs AC Milan Second Leg UCL April 18 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from AC Milan vs Napoli (Crowd Attendance 74,742 at the San Siro in Milan; UCL Quarterfinal First Leg on 12 April, 2023).

Napoli had more shots, and thus more xG, and will be ruing some of their misses, especially Kvicha’s 1st minute one that could’ve changed the tone of the game early in the fixture.

xG AC Milan 0.87-1.27 Napoli shots map (Actual score ACM 1-0 NAP)

1-0 Bennacer goal vs Napoli xG 0.12

xG AC Milan vs Napoli Champions League 2023

1st minute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia chance vs Milan xG 0.40
25th minute Rafael Leao chance vs Napoli xG 0.15
45+3′ Simon Kjaer header chance vs Napoli xG 0.21 (free header, but hits bar)
87th minute Di Lorenzo chance vs Milan xG 0.16 (saved by Maignan)
87th minute Mario Rui header chance v Milan xG 0.13 (wide)

xG Real Madrid Chelsea 2023 Champions League | Expected Goals RMA 2-0 CHE Attendance 63,142

April 19, 2023April 12, 2023

Click here for xG stats Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid Second Leg UCL QF April 18 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Real Madrid vs Chelsea (Attendance of 63,142 in the first leg UCL Quarterfinal on April 12, 2023). A comfortable win for Real, with Chelsea really not troubling them.

Click here for Spanish and European newspaper player ratings for Real Madrid v Chelsea 2023.

xG Real Madrid 2.09-0.52 Chelsea shots map (Actual score RMA 2-0 CFC)

1-0 Benzema goal vs Chelsea xG 0.96
2-0 Asensio goal vs Chelsea xG 0.06

90+2′ Benzema header chance vs Chelsea xG 0.24

Newspaper Player Ratings Manchester City 3-0 Bayern UCL April 11 2023- Upamecano, Sommer

April 20, 2023April 12, 2023

Click here for FC Bayern vs Manchester City 1-1 Second Leg Player Ratings April 19 2023

Click here for Bayern Hoffenheim 1-1 player ratings April 15 2023

Click here for newspaper player ratings Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea April 12 2023

Here are the big European sport newspaper (Bild, L’Equipe, Marca) player ratings for Man City vs Bayern in the Champions League. City had the better of Bayern on xG, and ran out 3-0 winners in the end.

Bild player ratings Man City v Bayern 3-0 Champions League First Leg

(1 is a very good rating, 6 is bad)

German paper Bild had Rodri as City’s best player on the evening. On the Bayern side, Gnabry, Upamecano and Coman were Bayern’s worst players (all of them got a 5 player rating). Tuchel got a manager rating of 4

Man City vs Bayern Player Ratings 2023 Bild

L’Equipe player ratings Manchester City-Bayern 3-0 UCL QF April 11 2023

Sommer and Sane get 6/10 in French paper L’Equipe’s player ratings. Upamecano gets a 2/10 rating.

xG Man City vs Bayern Champions League 2023 First Leg | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 3-0 Munich

April 20, 2023April 11, 2023

Click here for xG stats Bayern Munich vs Manchester City Second Leg Champions League April 19 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Manchester City vs Bayern Munich (Attendance 52,257 in the first leg of the quarterfinal on April 11, 2023). A strong performance from City that saw them run out 3-0 winners.

Click here for Bild Marca and other newspaper player ratings for City 3-0 Bayern

xG Man City 1.67-0.68 Bayern Munich shots map (Actual score MCFC 3-0 FCB)

1-0 Rodri goal vs Bayern xG 0.03
2-0 Bernardo Silva header goal vs Bayern xG 0.13
3-0 Haaland goal vs Bayern xG 0.34

xG Man City vs Bayern Munich Champions League 2023

34th minute Gundogan chance vs Bayern xG 0.35 (great save from Sommer)

For Bayern, not much in terms of chances. Half-decent ones to Musiala (26th minute xG 0.07) & De Ligt (55th minute xG 0.08) (he had scored a great goal against Freiburg over the weekend) were both blocked by City players, while another decent one for Sane (49th minute xG 0.08) was saved by Ederson

Manchester City vs Bayern Munich 3-0 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC first leg stats on left; FC Bayern match stats on right)

Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Barcelona vs Girona 0-0 April 10 2023

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Barca vs Girona from some of the big Spanish papers (Marca, Diario Sport, Mundo Deportivo) following the 0-0 draw played out by the two teams on 10 April, 2023.

Diario Sport player ratings Barcelona 0-0 Girona 2022/23 season

Diario Sport gave Girona a higher team rating than Barca.

Barcelona vs Girona 0-0 Player Ratings April 2023

Marca newspaper player ratings Barcelona 0 Girona 0

Marca thought some of the Barca starters didn’t even deserve a rating!

Video Wes Foderingham red card vs Burnley 2023 | Sheffield United Goalkeeper Sent off for foul on Tella

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

This Wes Foderingham red card v Burnley (VIDEO BELOW) saw the SUFC goalkeeper sent off for a foul on Clarets star Nathan Tella in their league game on 10 April, 2023. The Foderingham dismissal vs Burnley came in the 17th minute with the scores at 0-0 and reduced Sheff Utd to 10 men- they eventually went down 2-0

Video Lovely Feyenoord Team Goal 2023- Igor Paixao second goal vs RKC Waalwijk

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

This second Igor Paixao goal vs Waalwijk (VIDEO BELOW) was a lovely team goal from Feyenoord in their league game on 9 April, 2023 (Easter). Fantastic buildup and passing and it culminates in this Paixao goal on 53 minutes that put FR 4-0 up. They eventually won the game 5-1.

xG Liverpool vs Arsenal April 2023 | Expected Goals Match Stats LFC 2-2 AFC

April 18, 2023April 10, 2023

Click here for xG stats Leeds vs Liverpool 1-6 on April 17 2023

Click here for xG stats West Ham 2-2 Arsenal April 16 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool v Arsenal on 9 April, 2023. Arsenal scored two early goals in the first half, but most of the chances fell to LFC, who weren’t able to make the most of them.

xG Liverpool 3.66-0.72 Arsenal shots map (Actual score LIV 2-2 ARS)

0-1 Martinelli goal vs Liverpool xG 0.14
0-2 Jesus header goal vs Liverpool xG 0.16
1-2 Salah goal vs Arsenal xG 0.65
2-2 Firmino header goal vs Arsenal xG 0.20

Some other notable Liverpool chances v Arsenal in the April 9 2023 game

20th minute Robertson chance v Arsenal (shoots wide)
33rd minute Salah chance v Arsenal (shoots wide)
45+3′ minute Henderson chance v Arsenal (shoots over)
54th minute Salah penalty miss v Arsenal
57th minute Salah chance v Arsenal (saved by Ramsdale)
81st minute Darwin Nunez chance v Arsenal (saved by Ramsdale)
90+4′ minute Salah chance v Arsenal (volleys over from close range)
90+6′ Konate chance v Arsenal (saved by Ramsdale)

Video Salah penalty miss vs Arsenal 2023 after Holding foul on Jota

April 10, 2023April 9, 2023

This Mo Salah missed penalty v Arsenal (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Liverpool striker squander a golden opportunity to pull one back for his side in their league clash on 9 April, 2023. The Salah penalty miss against Arsenal came after a foul from Rob Holding on Diogo Jota. Unfortunately for Salah, his penalty kick went wide

xG Wolves vs Chelsea April 2023 | Expected Goals Stats WWFC 1-0 CFC

April 9, 2023April 8, 2023

Here is a look at the expected goals (xG) stats from Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea (Attendance 31,614) on 8 April, 2023. The game, also the first match of Frank Lampard’s second stint as manager at the club, saw CFC slump to a 1-0 defeat at Molineux.

xG Wolves 0.51-0.88 Chelsea shots map (Actual score WOL 1-0 CHE)

1-0 Matheus Nunes goal v Chelsea xG 0.04

Apart from the Nunes goal, Wolves’ best chance on xG fell to former Chelsea striker Diego Costa in the 37th minute (xG 0.20)

Wolves vs Chelsea 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(Wolves stats on left; Chelsea match stats on right)

Bundesliga Table when Nagelsmann was sacked 2023- Bayern second in standings 22/23 season

May 27, 2023April 7, 2023

Here is a look at the full German league (Bundesliga) table for the 2022/23 season when Julian Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern Munich as well as the final league table for the 22/23 season after it finished on May 27, 2023.

At the time of Nagelsmann’s sacking, Bayern were second in the league table and had the best away record in the league, as can be seen below.

Full Bundesliga 22/23 season standings when Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern Munchen

Bundesliga Table When Nagelsmann Was Sacked 2023

Video Superb Ludovic Blas goal vs Lyon 2023 French Cup for Nantes | Great Technique

April 6, 2023

This Ludovic Blas goal vs Lyon (VIDEO BELOW) was a superb strike from the Nantes midfielder in their Coupe de France semi final clash against OL on 5 April, 2023. The Blas goal vs OL for FCN came in the 57th minute and was the difference between the two sides at the final whistle, sending Nantes into the French Cup final. Great technique, control and finish

Bild Newspaper Player Ratings Bayern Munich vs Freiburg DFB Pokal April 2023

April 5, 2023

Following a rare Bayern loss (their first under new manager Thomas Tuchel), here are the player ratings from well known German newspaper Bild for the FCB vs Freiburg German Cup QF game on April 4, 2023. Note- the lower the rating, the better the player, so Upamecano and De Ligt are actually Bayern’s best performers … Read more

xG Chelsea vs Liverpool April 2023 Kovacic Havertz Chances | Expected Goals Stats CHE 0-0 LIV

April 10, 2023April 5, 2023

Click here for xG statistics from Liverpool v Arsenal 2-2 on April 9 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Chelsea vs Liverpool on 4 April, 2023 at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea created all the big chances and dominated on xG, but were unable to convert it into goals.

xG Chelsea 1.73-0.25 Liverpool shots map (Actual score CFC 0-0 LFC)

Notable missed chances in CFC v LFC 0-0

5th minute Kovacic chance vs Liverpool xG 0.55
12th minute Havertz chance vs Liverpool xG 0.25 (saved by Alisson from close range)
47th minute Kovacic chance vs Liverpool xG 0.30
50th minute Havertz chance vs Liverpool xG 0.21 (blocked by Alisson from close range, rebound hits Havertz but goal disallowed for handball)

There was also a fourth minute chance for Felix, not as big as the others because of the timing of the shot which allowed Matip to get a block in.

Kovacic 5th minute chance in red in the shots map below

xG Newcastle vs Man Utd April 2023 Attendance 52,268 | Expected Goals Stats NUFC 2-0 MUFC

April 4, 2023April 3, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Newcastle United v Manchester United (Attendance of 52,268 at St. James Park on 2 April, 2023).

Dominance for NUFC, and very little on the attacking front for Man Utd, and it is reflected in their low xG score. MUFC had more possession, but Newcastle had 22 shots to their six.

Three chances for Joe Willock (one of which was converted) accounted for about half of Newcastle’s whole xG in the game. NUFC were 5th in the Premier League table at the end of March 2023, and are now third.

xG Newcastle 3.51-0.40 Man United shots map (Actual score NEW 2-0 MUN)

1-0 Willock header goal vs Man Utd xG 0.85
2-0 Callum Wilson header goal vs Man Utd xG 0.28

Willock 16th minute chance vs Manchester United xG 0.75 (saved by de Gea)
Willock 40th minute chance v Man Utd xG 0.22 (shoots wide)

Video Katie McCabe goal vs Man City Women for Arsenal April 2023

April 5, 2023April 3, 2023

This Katie McCabe goal vs Manchester City Women (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning hit from the Arsenal women’s star in their game on 2 April, 2023. The McCabe goal v City women came in the 74th minute and sealed a fine 2-1 come from behind win for the Gunners ladies. Arsenal’s other goal on the afternoon came from Frida Maanum, who had also scored a thunderbolt in the WCL against Bayern a few days ago.

List of Matches for Graham Potter as Chelsea manager | Stats Potter CFC managerial record 2022-23

April 3, 2023April 2, 2023

Here is a look at all the games of Graham Potter as Chelsea manager during the current 22/23 season. Potter was sacked by Chelsea on 2 April, 2023 following a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa, with CFC 11th in the table (Chelsea were sixth in the PL standings when his predecessor Tuchel was sacked)

Potter overall Chelsea manager record

P31- Won 12, Drawn 8, Lost 11, Goals scored 33, Goals conceded 31

Potter Premier League record as Chelsea manager in 2022/23 season

P22- Won 7, Drawn 7, Lost 8, Goals scored 21, Goals conceded 21 (Points per game 1.27)

List of all games managed by Potter for Chelsea and their results

Graham Potter List of Matches as Chelsea manager

Premier League Table at the end of March 2023 | PL Standings at the beginning of April last 22-23 season

April 2, 2024April 1, 2023

Click here for Premier League table at the end of March 2024 in the 2023-24 season

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Here is a look at the Premier League table as it stood at the end of March 2023 (which also makes it the standings at the beginning of the month of April 2023)

What was the points gap between Arsenal and Man City at the end of March 2023?

The gap between Arsenal and City at the end of March 2023 was 8 points (although City had 2 games in hand)

Which teams were in the Premier League relegation zone at the end of March 2023?

West Ham, Bournemouth and Southampton were the three EPL teams in the drop zone at the end of March in the 2022/23 season.

xG Man City vs Liverpool April 2023 Attendance 52,877 | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 4-1 LFC

April 3, 2023April 1, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City v Liverpool (Attendance 52,877 on 1 April 2023 at the Etihad Stadium). City won the game 4-1. Liverpool had just four shots in the entire game.

xG Man City 2.84-0.32 Liverpool shots map (Actual score MCI 4-1 LIV)

0-1 Salah goal vs City xG 0.15
1-1 Alvarez goal vs Liverpool xG 0.50
2-1 De Bruyne goal v Liverpool xG 0.81
3-1 Gundogan goal vs Liverpool xG 0.34
4-1 Grealish goal vs Liverpool xG 0.22

Man City vs Liverpool 4-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC on left; LFC stats on right)

xG Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2023 Attendance 95,745 | Expected Goals Stats Barca 2-1 RMA Clasico

March 20, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Barcelona v Real Madrid (Crowd attendance of 95,745 at the Nou Camp on 19 March, 2023). Barca came from behind to win this game 2-1

xG Barcelona 1.21-0.55 Real Madrid shots map (Actual score FCB 2-1 RMA)

0-1 Ronald Araujo own goal vs Real Madrid (no xG for an own goal)
1-1 Sergi Roberto goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.10
2-1 Franck Kessie goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.14

xG Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2023 El Clasico

Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2-1 Match Stats March 2023 for comparison

(FCB stats on left; RMA stats on right)

French Newspaper Player Ratings PSG vs Rennes 0-2 March 2023- Mbappe, Messi, Mandanda, Vitinha

March 20, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from the big French papers for Paris SG vs Rennes on 19 March, 2023. PSG were upset 2-0 by SRFC at Parc des Princes in this league clash.

Paris 0-2 SRFC (Toko Ekambi, Kalimuendo)

L’Equipe player ratings PSG vs Rennes 2023

A 8/10 for Rennes keeper Mandanda. 3 for Vitinha; 4/10 player rating for both Mbappe and Messi from L’Equipe here.

A 6.1/10 team rating for SRFC; PSG get just 4.1/10, with no individual getting a player rating higher than 5 for the Parisians.

PSG vs Rennes 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Ouest France player ratings Paris SG 0-2 Stade Rennais

9/10 for Mandanda here from Ouest France. Pembele was the best PSG player in their eyes, he got a 6/10 player rating from them (see below)

xG Man City vs Burnley FA Cup Attendance 51,688 2023 | Expected Goals Stats MCI 6-0 BUR

August 12, 2023March 18, 2023

Click here for xG stats Burnley v Man City Premier League 23/24 season

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City v Burnley (Crowd attendance of 51,688 at the Etihad for this FA Cup quarter final on March 18, 2023). Another hat trick for Erling Haaland- the 18th of his career so far, just days after his perfect 10 player rating vs Leipzig in the UCL.

xG Man City 3.60-0.34 Burnley shots map (Actual score MCFC 6-0 Burnley)

1-0 Haaland first goal vs Burnley xG 0.08
2-0 Haaland second goal vs Burnley xG 0.35
3-0 Haaland hat trick goal vs Burnley xG 0.22
4-0 Alvarez first goal vs Burnley xG 0.85
5-0 Cole Palmer goal vs Burnley xG 0.63
6-0 Alvarez second goal vs Burnley xG 0.28

Man City vs Burnley 6-0 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC on left, Burnley on right)

xG Real Madrid vs Liverpool 2023 Champions League Second Leg Attendance 63,127 | Expected Goals Stats RMA 1-0 LFC

March 16, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Real Madrid vs Liverpool (Attendance of 63,127 at the Bernabeu on 15 March, 2023 UCL Round of 16 Second Leg). Real won the game 1-0 to advance to the last eight of the competition.

xG Real Madrid 2.09-0.43 Liverpool shots map (Actual score RMA 1-0 LIV)

1-0 Benzema goal vs Liverpool xG 0.60

Other notable chances for Real Madrid

14th minute Vini chance v Liverpool xG 0.36 (saved by Alisson)
53rd minute Valverde chance vs Liverpool xG 0.25 (saved by Alisson)
63rd minute Valverde header chance v Liverpool xG 0.21 (hits woodwork)

xG Real Madrid vs Liverpool 2023 Second Leg

Nunez 7th minute chance v Real Madrid xG 0.07 (saved by Courtois)

Haaland gets a 10/10- L’Equipe Player Ratings for Manchester City vs Leipzig 2023 UCL Second Leg

March 15, 2023

Erling Braut Haaland got a perfect 10/10 in the L’Equipe player ratings for Man City v Leipzig last night. French sports paper L’Equipe rarely give 10/10 ratings, so this is quite a notable achievement.

Spanish paper Diario AS also gave Haaland four stars- another rare feat, while Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport also gave him a 10/10 player rating.

L’Equipe player ratings City vs Leipzig UCL

L'Equipe player ratings Haaland 10 on 10 vs Leipzig Champions League

Diario AS player ratings Manchester City vs RB Leipzig

None of the Leipzig starting players were even deemed worthy of a player rating by AS!

xG Man City 7-0 Leipzig Champions League 2023 Second Leg | Expected Goals Match Stats MCFC 7-0 RBL

March 19, 2023March 15, 2023

Click here for MCFC next game- xG Manchester City 6-0 Burnley FA Cup 18 March 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City vs Leipzig (Attendance of 52,038 at the Etihad Stadium on 14 March, 2023- UCL Round of 16 Second Leg). Erling Haaland scored his second Champions League career hat trick as the Citizens thumped RB 7-0.

Complete domination from City, who had around two dozen shots in the entire game; Leipzig had only four shots.

Also see newspaper player ratings for this City v Leipzig UCL game– Haaland got a rare 10/10 from L’Equipe.

xG Man City 4.11-0.30 Leipzig shots map (Actual score MCI 7-0 RBL)

1-0 Haaland penalty goal vs Leipzig xG 0.80
2-0 Haaland second goal v RB xG 0.33
3-0 Haaland hat trick goal vs Leipzig xG 0.70
4-0 Gundogan goal vs Rasenball Sport xG 0.08
5-0 Haaland fourth goal vs Leipzig xG 0.35
6-0 Haaland fifth goal vs Leipzig xG 0.31
7-0 De Bruyne goal vs Leipzig xG 0.03

xG Man City vs Leipzig Champions League 2023

Apart from these, City had some more decent chances (for example Haaland 31st minute, Gundogan 39th minute).

Man City vs Leipzig 7-0 Second Leg Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC stats on left; Leipzig on right)

London Football Awards 2023 Winners List | LFA 23 Nominees (2022-23 season)

March 14, 2023

Here is a look at the list of winners from the 2023 London Football Awards, and the other nominated players in those categories. The LFA 2023 award winners were officially announced on March 13, 2023.

London Football Awards Premier League Men’s Player of the Year 2023

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)- Winner
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Harry Kane (Tottenham)
Ivan Toney (Brentford)
Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham)

LFA Manager of the Year 2023 (for 22/23 season)

Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)- winner
Richie Wellens (Leyton Orient)
Marco Silva (Fulham)
Thomas Frank (Brentford)
Emma Hayes (Chelsea Women)

LFA Men’s Young Player of the Year 2023 (2022/23 season)

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)- Winner
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
Michael Olise (Crystal Palace)
Billy Mitchell (Millwall)

French Newspaper Player Ratings Brest vs PSG March 2023- Mbappe, Messi, Ruiz

March 20, 2023March 12, 2023

Click here for next game- player ratings for PSG 0-2 SRFC 19 March 2023

Here is a look at the newspaper (L’Equipe, Ouest France) player ratings for Stade Brestois vs Paris SG on March 11, 2023 (22/23 Ligue 1 season). PSG edged this clash 2-1 thanks to a late goal from Kylian Mbappe.

L’Equipe player ratings SB29 vs Paris SG 2023

L’Equipe gave Brest a higher team rating than PSG. No Paris SG player got a rating over 6.

Brest vs PSG 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

xG Bournemouth vs Liverpool March 11 2023 | Expected Goals Stats AFCB 1-0 LIV

March 11, 2023March 11, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) from Bournemouth v Liverpool (2022/23 season- 11 March, 2023). AFCB stunned the Reds 1-0, with Mo Salah missing a penalty for the visitors.

xG Bournemouth 0.52-1.64 Liverpool shots map (Actual score AFCB 1-0 LFC)

1-0 Billing goal vs Liverpool xG 0.38

Mo Salah missed penalty vs Bournemouth xG 0.80
Van Dijk 6th minute header chance v Bournemouth xG 0.10 (off the line)
Van Dijk 41st minute header chance v AFCB xG 0.27 (wide)

Bournemouth vs Liverpool 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(AFCB stats on left; LFC stats on right)

xG Man Utd vs Betis 2023 Attendance 72,998 Europa League | Expected Goals Stats MUFC 4-1 Betis

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United vs Real Betis (Crowd attendance of 72,998 at Old Trafford for this UEL Round of 16 First Leg clash on 9 March, 2023)

Pretty much complete dominance from Man United, especially in the second half, and that is reflected in the xG stats.

xG Man United 2.57-0.34 Betis shots map (Actual score MUN 4-1 RBB)

1-0 Rashford goal vs Betis xG 0.08
1-1 Perez goal vs Man United xG 0.07
2-1 Antony goal vs Betis xG 0.03
3-1 Bruno header goal vs Betis xG 0.12
4-1 Weghorst goal vs Betis xG 0.30

xG Manchester United vs Real Betis 2023 Europa League

Man United vs Betis 4-1 Match Stats for comparison

(MUN stats on left; Betis on right)

Newspaper Player Ratings Bayern 2-0 PSG UCL 2023- Mbappe, Messi, Verratti, Upamecano, De Ligt

March 12, 2023March 9, 2023

Click here for Brest vs PSG Player Ratings 11 March 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings from the likes of L’Equipe, Bild and Marca following FC Bayern Munchen’s 2-0 win over Paris Saint Germain in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie last night (8 March, 2023) (also see expected goals stats for Bayern PSG 2-0)

L’Equipe French newspaper player ratings Bayern vs Paris SG 2nd Leg March 2023

A 3/10 player rating for Messi and Mbappe from L’Equipe, with Verratti getting a 2/10 rating!

Bayern vs PSG 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Bild player ratings Bayern v Paris Saint Germain

Lots of 4’s and 5’s for the PSG players from Bild (the lower the rating, the better the performance in this system). Upamecano and De Ligt the standout Bayern players according to the Bild newspaper.

xG Bayern vs PSG Second Leg March 2023 Champions League | Expected Goals Stats BAY 2-0 PAR

March 9, 2023March 8, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Bayern Munich vs Paris SG (Second Leg UCL Round of 16 on 8 March, 2023). Bayern won the game 2-0 to win the tie 3-0 on aggregate and progress to the quarters.

Also check out Bild and other newspaper player ratings for Bayern PSG second leg.

xG Bayern Munich 1.51-1.08 PSG shots map (Actual score FCB 2-0 PSG)

1-0 Choupo Moting goal vs PSG xG 0.58
2-0 Gnabry goal vs PSG xG 0.25

Vitinha 38th minute missed chance vs PSG xG 0.45 (off the line from De Ligt)
Ramos 64th minute header chance vs PSG xG 0.06 (great save from Sommer)

xG Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG 2023 Champions League

Bayern Munchen vs PSG 2-0 Match Stats for comparison

(Bayern stats on left; Paris Saint Germain match stats on right)

xG Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund 7 March 2023 Attendance 38,882 | Expected Goals Stats CFC 2-0 BVB Champions League

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Chelsea vs Dortmund (Crowd attendance of 38,882 at Stamford Bridge in the second leg, Champions League Round of 16 on 7 March, 2023).

CFC won the game 2-0 to advance to the quarters. Both sides finished with 13 shots each, but Dortmund offered very little on the attacking front in the first half. Their best second half chance fell to Jude Bellingham (xG 0.25 in the 58th minute), but not much else on xG for BVB apart from that opportunity.

xG Chelsea 1.86-0.74 Borussia Dortmund shots map (Actual score CHE 2-0 DOR)

1-0 Sterling goal vs Dortmund xG 0.27
2-0 Havertz penalty goal vs Dortmund xG 0.80

xG Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League Second Leg 2023

Koulibaly 7th minute header chance v Dortmund xG 0.10 (free header, but wide)
Felix 40th minute chance vs Chelsea xG 0.25

Chelsea Dortmund 2-0 Match stats for comparison

(CFC stats on left; Borussia Dortmund 2nd leg on right)

xG Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd 2023 | Expected Goals LFC vs MUFC Match Stats March 5

December 17, 2023March 5, 2023

Click here for Liverpool vs Man Utd 0-0 xG stats December 2023

Click here for xG expected goals stats for Liverpool v Arsenal April 2023

Click here for xG stats for Newcastle 2-0 Man United April 2023 (another game where MUFC had low xG)

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) and match stats from Liverpool vs Man United (March 5, 2023 at Anfield). A record win for Liverpool over MUFC following a stunning second half for the Reds, which also saw Mo Salah overtake Robbie Fowler as the club’s record league scorer.

xG Liverpool 2.09-0.48 Manchester United shots map (Actual score LFC 7-0 MU)

1-0 Gakpo first goal vs Man United xG 0.11
2-0 Nunez first header goal vs Man U xG 0.30
3-0 Gakpo second goal vs Man Utd xG 0.11
4-0 Salah first goal vs Man United xG 0.09
5-0 Nunez second header goal vs Manchester United xG 0.06
6-0 Salah second goal vs Man United xG 0.32
7-0 Firmino goal vs Man Utd xG 0.09

xG Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United March 2023

United’s best chance on xG was a 27th minute one for Rashford (which he shot straight at Alisson).

Liverpool could’ve scored more- Nunez and Konate both missed decent opportunities, as did Andy Robertson. But they were very clinical in the second half, with almost every attempt turning into a goal!

Liverpool vs Man United 7-0 Match Stats for comparison

(LFC stats on left; MU match stats on right)

xG Manchester City vs Newcastle 2023 Attendance 53,419 | Expected Goals Match Stats MCFC 2-0 NUFC

March 4, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) from Man City vs Newcastle United (Crowd attendance of 53,419 at the Etihad on 4 March, 2022). An important win for City, with Foden and Bernardo Silva scoring. Not much really on the attacking front from NUFC, and that’s reflected in their low xG.

xG Man City 1.03-0.32 Newcastle shots map (Actual score MCI 2-0 NEW)

1-0 Foden goal vs Newcastle xG 0.20
2-0 Bernardo Silva goal vs Newcastle xG 0.08

City also had good header chances through Gundogan (1st minute) and Haaland (34th minute) that they missed.

Man City vs Newcastle 2-0 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC stats on left; NUFC stats on right)

xG Arsenal vs Everton March 2023 Attendance 60,213 | Expected Goals AFC 4-0 EFC Match Stats

September 17, 2023March 1, 2023

Click here for xG stats Everton vs Arsenal 0-1 2023-24 season Here is a look at the xG stats from Arsenal vs Everton (Attendance 60,213 on March 1, 2023 in 2022/23 season). A pretty dominant performance from the Gunners, and that’s reflected in the stats. xG Arsenal 2.52-0.85 Everton shots map (Actual score ARS 4-0 … Read more

Premier League Table at the end of February 2023 | PL Standings 2022-23 season

March 10, 2024February 28, 2023

Click here for Premier League table at the end of February 2024 (2023/24 season)

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Here is a look at the 2022/23 season Premier League table as it stood at the end of February 2023 (and at the beginning of March 2023).

Arsenal were top of the standings while Everton, Bournemouth and Southampton were the three teams at the bottom at the end of February 2023.

Condensed Premier League Table for 22/23 at the end of the month of February

Premier League Table at the end of February 2023

xG Man Utd vs Newcastle Wembley Attendance 87,306 Carabao Cup Final 2023 | Expected Goals Match Stats MUFC 2-0 NUFC

April 3, 2023February 27, 2023

Click here for xG stats Newcastle vs Man Utd Premier League April 2 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United vs Newcastle (Crowd attendance of 87,306 at Wembley on 26 February, 2023- EFL League Cup final).

Newcastle had 61% possession to United’s 39%, but lesser shots on target.

xG Manchester United 1.01-0.99 Newcastle shots map (Actual score MUFC 2-0 NUFC)

1-0 Casemiro goal vs Newcastle xG 0.12
2-0 Rashford goal vs Newcastle xG 0.11

Apart from these two, United had a very good chance through Bruno Fernandes in the 93rd minute (xG 0.25) that was saved by Karius.

xG Man utd vs Newcastle Carabao Cup Final 2023

MUFC NUFC 2023 Carabao Cup Final Match Stats for comparison

(Man Utd stats on left; NUFC on right)

xG Tottenham vs Chelsea 2023 Attendance 61,613 | Expected Goals Match Stats Spurs 2-0 CFC

February 26, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Spurs v Chelsea (Attendance 61,613 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 26, 2023 in this 2022/23 season match).

Chelsea really didn’t create much, and that’s reflected in the xG stats for the game.

xG Tottenham Hotspur 0.64-0.40 Chelsea shots map (Actual score TOT 2-0 CHE)

1-0 Skipp goal v Chelsea xG 0.03
2-0 Kane goal vs Chelsea xG 0.24

Spurs vs Chelsea 2-0 Match Stats for comparison

(THFC stats on left; CFC match stats on right)

xG Leicester 0.02-0.59 Arsenal Shots Map 2023 | Expected Goals LCFC 0-1 AFC Match Stats February

February 25, 2023

Here is a look at the expected goals (xG) stats from Leicester vs Arsenal (Attendance 32,227 on 25 February, 2023- Kingpower Stadoium).

Leicester had ONLY one shot in the entire game v Arsenal- from Dewsbury Hall in the 72nd minute. This is one of the lowest xG numbers you’d see from a Premier League team in a PL game (other recent games would be Atletico Madrid with zero xG against Man City in the Champions League and Costa Rica with 0 xG against Spain in the World Cup.)

xG Leicester 0.02-0.59 Arsenal shots map (Actual score LEI 0-1 ARS)

0-1 Martinelli goal vs Leicester xG 0.10

Leicester vs Arsenal 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(LCFC stats on left; AFC stats on right)

xG Man Utd vs Barcelona Second Leg 2023 Europa League | Expected Goals MUN 2-1 BAR Match Stats

February 24, 2023February 23, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United v Barcelona (Attendance 73,021 at Old Trafford on 23 February, 2022- UEL Playoff Round Second Leg). United came from behind to win 2-1 and progress to the next round of the Europa League

Also check out Spanish paper player ratings for this MUFC Barca UEL game.

xG Manchester United 0.75-1.19 Barcelona shots map (Actual score MUFC 2-1 Barca)

0-1 Lewandowski penalty goal vs Man Utd xG 0.80
1-1 Fred goal vs Barcelona xG 0.10
2-1 Antony goal vs Barcelona xG 0.05

Jules Kounde 64th minute chance v United xG 0.20

xG Manchester United vs Barcelona 2023 Europa League Second Leg

MU vs Barca 2023 Match Stats Second Leg for comparison

(MUFC stats on left; FCB match stats on right)

Newspaper Player Ratings Liverpool 2-5 Real Madrid UCL First Leg February 2023 | Gomez, Salah, Courtois, Vini

February 22, 2023

Here is a look at the big Spanish and European newspaper player ratings (L’Equipe, Diario AS, Marca, Diario Sport) for the LFC v Real Madrid First Leg Champions League Round of 16 clash. Real Madrid won 5-2 at Anfield. A terrible day at the evening for Joe Gomez, while Vini was the best player on show in the LFC-RMA game, as can be seen in these ratings below.

Diario AS player ratings Liverpool v Real Madrid Champions League 2022/23 season

Several LFC players against Real Madrid not even deemed worthy of a rating by AS!

LFC 2-5 Real Madrid Player Ratings Diario AS

L’Equipe paper player ratings Liverpool 2 Real Madrid 5

A 2/10 player rating for Joe Gomez versus Real Madrid. Vini Jr gets a 9/10.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid 2023 Ratings L'Equipe

xG Liverpool vs Real Madrid 2-5 Champions League 2023 | Expected Goals Match Stats LIV RMA

May 17, 2023February 21, 2023

Click here for expected goals stats MCFC 4-0 RMA Champions League May 2023 Semi final

Click here for expected goals xG stats Real Madrid v Liverpool Round of 16 Second Leg March 15 2023

Here is a look at the xG stats from Liverpool v Real Madrid (Attendance 52,337 at Anfield on 21 February, 2023- Round of 16 First Leg).

A bit of an odd game on the xG metric, with goalkeeper errors at both ends.

Also check out Spanish newspaper player ratings for Liverpool vs Real Madrid 2023.

xG Liverpool 1.33-1.18 Real Madrid shots map (Actual score LFC 2-5 RMA)

xG Liverpool 2-5 Real madrid Champions League 2023

1-0 Nunez goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.15
2-0 Salah goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.32
2-1 Vinicius first goal vs Liverpool xG 0.05
2-2 Vinicius second goal vs Liverpool xG 0.03
2-3 Eder Militao header goal vs Liverpool xG 0.25
2-4 Benzema first goal vs Liverpool xG 0.10
2-5 Benzema second goal vs Liverpool xG 0.55

Liverpool vs Real Madrid 2-5 Match Stats for comparison

(LFC match stats on left; RMA match stats on right )

Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Barca 2-2 Man Utd Europa League February 2023 First Leg

February 24, 2023February 17, 2023

Click here for second leg newspaper player ratings Manchester United vs Barca 2023 UEL

Here is a look at how the big Spanish newspapers (Diario AS, Sport and Marca) gave their player ratings for Barca v United following the two teams’ 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp in the first leg of their Europa League knockout tie on February 16, 2023.

Kounde and Wan-Bissaka criticised by most of the papers, with Raphinha and Rashford praised (also see xG stats for Barcelona v Man United)

Diario AS player ratings FCB vs MUFC 2-2

Barcelona v Man Utd 2023 AS Player Ratings

Diario Sport paper player ratings Barcelona vs Manchester United

Barca 2 Manchester United 2 Player Ratings Europa League

Marca ratings Barcelona vs Man United

Three stars for Rashford from Marca.

xG Barcelona vs Manchester United 2023 Attendance 90,225 | Expected Goals BAR 2-2 MUN Match Stats

February 24, 2023February 17, 2023

Click here for playoff round second leg stats xG Man Utd vs Barcelona February 23 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Barcelona v Man Utd (Crowd Attendance of 90,225 for Europa League First Leg Clash 16 February, 2023). A game that really burst into life in the second half.

United had plenty of chances, with the likes of Weghorst and Sancho missing decent opportunities, and will probably feel they should’ve won at the Nou Camp.

xG Barcelona 1.13-1.81 Manchester United shots map (Actual score FCB 2-2 MU)

1-0 Alonso goal vs Man Utd xG 0.13
1-1 Rashford goal vs Barcelona xG 0.05
2-1 Kounde own goal vs Man Utd (no xG for an own goal)
2-2 Raphinha goal vs Man United xG 0.02

xG Barcelona vs Manchester United 2023 Europa League

Barcelona vs Man Utd Europa League 2-2 Match Stats for comparison

(Barca FC game stats on left; MUFC match stats on right)

xG Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea 2023 Attendance 81,365 | Expected Goals Stats BVB 1-0 CHE

March 8, 2023February 15, 2023

Click here for xG stats second leg Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League Round of 16

Here is a look at the expected goals (xG) stats from Dortmund v Chelsea (official attendance of 81,365 for the Champions League Round of 16 First Leg February 15, 2023).

Dortmund edged this clash 1-0 thanks to Adeyemi’s stunner, but Chelsea created far more chances, and that’s evident on xG.

xG Dortmund 1.23-1.95 Chelsea shots map (Actual score BVB 1-0 CFC)

1-0 Adeyemi goal vs Chelsea xG 0.70

Adeyemi’s goal, as you can see, accounts for the bulk of Dortmund’s xG. Chelsea had plenty of decent chances- Felix in the 31st and 38th minutes, Havertz’s header in the 63rd (just before Adeyemi’s goal), Koulibaly’s 78th minute that was blocked and cleared off the line, to name the most prominent ones among them.

xG PSG vs Bayern 2023 Champions League First Leg | Expected Goals Paris SG 0-1 FCB Match Stats

March 9, 2023February 15, 2023

Click here for xG expected goals stats Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG Second Leg March 8 2023 UCL

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from PSG vs Bayern Munich (Round of 16 first leg February 14, 2023). Bayern narrowly edged the game 1-0, but this game had very few clear cut chances.

PSG didn’t create anything on xG till the very end of the first half. Their best opportunities were a triple chance on 73 minutes (Mbappe and two Neymar shots) and a 86th minute one for Messi that was blocked.

Also check out newspaper player ratings for PSG v Bayern Round of 16 First Leg from the likes of Bild and L’Equipe.

xG PSG 0.84-1.20 Bayern Munich shots map (Actual score Paris SG 0-1 FC Bayern Munchen)

0-1 Coman goal vs PSG xG 0.07

PSG vs Bayern Munich 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(Paris SG stats on left; Bayern match stats on right)

Bild L’Equipe Newspaper Player Ratings Paris SG vs Bayern Munich 2023 UCL Attendance 46,435 First Leg

March 9, 2023February 15, 2023

Click here for newspaper player ratings Bayern Munich vs Paris SG 2-0 Second Leg March 2023 Champions League

Here is a look at the newspaper player ratings for PSG v Bayern Munich (Crowd attendance 46,435) from the likes of L’Equipe, Bild and Marca following the first leg of their CL Round of 16 clash. Bayern won the game 1-0 at Parc des Princes thanks to Kingsley Coman’s 53rd minute goal, although they ended the game with ten men following a late red to Benjamin Pavard.

Also see expected goals xG statistics for Paris SG v Bayern Munchen February 2023 Round of 16 First Leg

L’Equipe French newspaper player rating Paris Saint Germain vs Bayern

Bild Germany paper player ratings PSG Bayern 0-1 February 2023 First Leg Round of 16

(Lower the rating, better the player performace (1 is a better rating than 5)

PSG vs Bayern 2023 Bild Player Ratings Champions League

xG AC Milan vs Tottenham 2023 Attendance 74,320 Champions League | Expected Goals MIL 1-0 TOT Match Stats

March 9, 2023February 14, 2023

Click here for xG stats Tottenham vs Milan Second Leg Round of 16 UCL March 8 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from AC Milan vs Tottenham (Crowd attendance of 74,320 at the San Siro on February 14, 2023). Milan edged this clash 1-0 and could’ve won by more had Charles de Ketelaere and Malick Thiaw not spurned glorious header opportunities towards the end. Spurs offered very little going forward, and that is reflected on xG.

xG AC Milan 1.67-0.43 Tottenham Hotspur (Actual score ACM 1-0 Spurs)

1-0 Diaz goal vs Spurs xG 0.88

De Ketelaere header chance vs Tottenham xG 0.30
Malick Thiaw header chance vs Spurs xG 0.35

xG AC Milan vs Tottenham 2023 Champions League

AC Milan vs Tottenham 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(AC Milan stats on left; THFC on right)

Nathan Jones Southampton Manager Record | List of Saints FC games managed in 2022-23 season

February 14, 2023February 12, 2023

Nathan Jones has been sacked by Southampton today (February 12, 2023) after just EIGHT league games in charge of the South Coast outfit, making him one of the shortest serving PL managers ever. He had a better Cup record (Saints beat MCFC and reached the League Cup semifinals before losing to Newcastle), and Man City failed to register even a single shot on target against Southampton in their Cup clash.

Nathan Jones Premier League record as Southampton manager

P8- W1, L7, Goals scored 6, Goals conceded 16, Points per game 0.38

Which was the only team Southampton beat in the Premier League under Nathan Jones?

Nathan Jones’ only Premier League win as Southampton manager was against Everton in January 2023.

Nathan Jones last game as Southampton manager?

Nathan Jones’ last match as Southampton manager was the 2-1 loss to Wolves on February 11, 2023.

List of only Premier League games managed by Nathan Jones

Nathan Jones Premier League Games Managed 2022-23 Season

List of all Southampton games managed by Nathan Jones this 22/23 season (League + Cup)

xG Arsenal vs Brentford 2023 Attendance 60,254 | Expected Goals Match Stats ARS 1-1 BRE

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs Brentford (Crowd attendance of 60,254 at the Emirates Stadium in London on 11 February, 2023). Arsenal had more shots, but the quality of Brentford’s chances were better, and that shows on xG.

xG Arsenal 1.55-1.94 Brentford shots map (Actual score ARS 1-1 BRE)

1-0 Trossard goal vs Brentford xG 0.61
1-1 Toney goal vs Arsenal xG 0.90

xG Arsenal vs Brentford 2023 February

Other notable Brentford chance v Arsenal and their xG

5th minute Rico Henry chance vs Arsenal xG 0.35
25th minute Ivan Toney chance vs Arsenal xG 0.25 (hits woodwork)
31st minute Ben Mee header chance vs Arsenal xG 0.12 (blocked)

Arsenal vs Brentford 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(Arsenal stats on left; Brentford stats on right)

L’Equipe Nice Matin Monaco vs PSG 2023 February Player Ratings- Neymar, Bitshiabu, Ben Yedder

February 12, 2023

Here is a look at the player ratings for Monaco vs Paris SG (11 February 2023) from well known French newspapers L’Equipe and Nice-Matin.

L’Equipe gave all the PSG players apart from Donnarumma and Zaire-Emery a 3/10 or below rating, with Bitshiabu getting a 2/10 player rating for his performance against Monaco.

On the ASM side, Ben-Yedder was the best player against Paris Saint Germain, getting a 9/10 rating in both L’Equipe and Nice Matin.

AS Monaco (Golovin, Ben Yedder*2) 3 Paris St Germain 1 (Zaire-Emery)

L’Equipe player ratings ASM vs Paris SG February 2023

Monaco vs PSG 2023 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Nice Matin paper Monaco player ratings vs PSG 3-1

xG West Ham vs Chelsea February 2023 Attendance 62,471 | Expected Goals WHUFC 1-1 CFC Match Stats

August 21, 2023February 11, 2023

Click here for xG stats West Ham 3-1 Chelsea August 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) and match stats from West Ham v Chelsea (Crowd attendance of 62,471 on 11 February, 2023). The game ended in a 1-1 draw. Apart from their goal, West Ham’s best chance fell to Antonio in the 25th minute. They also had a goal disallowed for offside.

xG West Ham 1.07-1.12 Chelsea shots map (Actual score WHU 1-1 CHE)

0-1 Felix goal vs West Ham xG 0.46
1-1 Emerson goal vs Chelsea xG 0.33

WHU vs CHE 2023 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(WHUFC stats on left; Chelsea on right)

xG Man Utd vs Leeds 2023 Attendance 73,456 | Expected Goals MUFC 2-2 LUFC Match Stats

February 13, 2023February 8, 2023

Click here for xG stats from Leeds v Manchester United Premier League game February 12 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United v Leeds (Crowd attendance of 73,456 at Old Trafford on 8 February, 2023). United dominated the game in terms of shots and possession, and therefore on xG as well.

xG Man United 2.03-0.48 Leeds United shots map (Actual score MUFC 2-2 LUFC)

0-1 Gnonto goal vs Man U xG 0.05
0-2 Varane own goal (no xG for an own goal)
1-2 Rashford header goal vs Leeds xG 0.08
2-2 Sancho goal vs Leeds xG 0.09

Manchester United vs Leeds 2-2 Match Stats for comparison

(MUFC stats on left; LUFC stats on right)

xG Everton vs Arsenal 2023 Attendance 39,314 | Expected Goals Match Stats EVE 1-0 ARS

September 17, 2023February 4, 2023

Click here for xG stats Everton 0-1 Arsenal September 2023 Click here for xG Arsenal 4-0 Everton March 1 2023 Match Stats Click here for xG Arsenal vs Brentford February 11 2023 (next AFC game) Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) and match stats from Everton vs Arsenal (Crowd attendance of 39,314 … Read more

xG Manchester City vs Arsenal FA Cup 2023 | Expected Goals MCFC 1-0 AFC Match Stats January 27

March 19, 2023January 28, 2023

Click here for expected goals stats Man City vs Burnley 6-0 FA Cup March 2023 QF

Click here for xG expected goals stats for Arsenal v Man City Premier League Game Feb 15 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City vs Arsenal (January 27, 2023 FA Cup). Chances at a premium in this clash, which was decided by Nathan Ake’s second half strike.

xG Man City 0.41-0.32 Arsenal shots map (Actual score MCFC 1-0 AFC)

1-0 Nathan Ake goal vs Arsenal FA Cup xG 0.05

Man City vs Arsenal 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC stats on left; AFC stats on right)

xG Arsenal vs Man Utd 2023 Attendance 60,325 | Expected Goals Match Stats AFC 3-2 MUFC 22 January

January 23, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) and match stats from Arsenal v Manchester United (Crowd 60,325 at the Emirates Stadium, London on 22 January, 2023).

Arsenal edged this thanks to a late winner from Eddie Nketiah. They dominated this game in terms of shots, and therefore on xG.

xG Arsenal 2.75-0.29 Man Utd shots map (Actual score AFC 3-2 MU)

0-1 Rashford goal vs Arsenal xG 0.03
1-1 Nketiah header goal vs Man United xG 0.31
2-1 Saka goal vs Arsenal xG 0.02
2-2 Lisandro Martinez header goal vs Arsenal xG 0.06
3-2 Nketiah second goal vs Man United xG 0.40

Arsenal vs Man Utd 3-2 Match Stats for comparison

(Arsenal stats on left; MUFC on right)

Newspaper Player Ratings Real Madrid vs Barcelona Super Cup Final 2023 Attendance 57,340 Saudi Arabia Riyadh

January 17, 2023

Here is a look at the Spanish newspaper player ratings for Real Madrid vs Barca (Attendance 57,340 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the Supercopa final).

A crowd of 57,340 was in attendance for Real Madrid v Barcelona in Saudi Arabia, better than the 38,624 in attendance for the Betis Barca semifinal and the 50,492 who turned up for the Real Valencia last four clash.

Diario AS player ratings Real Madrid 1-3 Barca Supercopa final

Real Madrid vs Barca Spanish Super Cup 2023 Player Ratings

Diario Sport newspaper ratings Real vs Barca Super Cup Final January 2023

A 10/10 rating for Gavi from Sport.

Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona Spanish Super Cup Ratings 2023

Marca player ratings Real Madrid vs Barcelona 1-3 Supercopa

xG Tottenham vs Arsenal 2023 Attendance 61,870 | Expected Goals Match Stats Spurs 0-2 AFC January 15

January 16, 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spurs v Arsenal (Attendance 61,870 on January 15, 2022). The Gunners won the game 2-0 to boost their title credentials.

xG Tottenham 1.55-1.76 Arsenal shots map (Actual score Spurs 0-2 Arsenal)

1-0 Lloris own goal vs Arsenal no xG (no xG for own goals)
2-0 Odegaard goal vs Spurs xG 0.05

Other notable chances

Son 18′ xG 0.35, Kane 45+3′ xG 0.14, Sessegnon 52′ xG 0.26

Nketiah 7′ xG 0.30, 25′ Nketiah xG 0.19 and Partey xG 0.04, Nketiah 69′ xG 0.50

xG Manchester United vs Man City 2023 | Expected Goals Shots Map MUN 2-1 MCI Match Stats 14 January

June 3, 2023January 14, 2023

Click here for xG stats Man City vs Man Utd FA Cup Final June 3 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man Utd v Man City (January 14, 2023). Man City had no shots on target in their previous League Cup tie against Southampton, and had just one shot on target here- the goal scored by Jack Grealish.

xG Man Utd 1.08-0.55 Man City shots map (Actual score MUFC 2-1 MCFC)

1-0 Grealish header goal vs Man Utd xG 0.40
1-1 Bruno Fernandes goal vs Man City xG 0.22
2-1 Rashford goal vs Man City xG 0.51

xG Man Utd vs Manchester City 2023 January 14

MU vs Man City 2-1 Match Stats 2023 for comparison

(MUFC stats on left; Manchester City stats on right)

xG Fulham vs Chelsea 2023 | Expected Goals FFC 2-1 CFC Match Stats

February 4, 2023January 13, 2023

Click here for xG stats Chelsea vs Fulham 3 February 2023

Here is a look at the xG stats from Fulham vs Chelsea (January 12, 2023). This was a Chelsea debut for Joao Felix, who was sent off in the second half.

xG Fulham 0.65-2.16 Chelsea shots map (Actual score FFC 2-1 CFC)

1-0 Willian goal vs Chelsea xG 0.06
1-1 Koulibaly goal vs Fulham xG 0.68
2-1 Vinicius header goal vs Chelsea xG 0.31

Kai Havertz 2′ chance vs Fulham xG 0.36- takes deflection
Lewis Hall 2′ chance vs Fulham xG 0.25- saved by keeper
Reid chance vs Chelsea xG 0.06 (hits woodwork)

Felix 33′ chance vs Fulham was offside

Fulham vs Chelsea 2-1 Match Stats for comparison

(FFC stats on left; Chelsea stats on right)

No shots on target for Man City under Guardiola in a game! xG Southampton vs Manchester City Carabao Cup 2023 Match Stats

January 12, 2023

No shot on target for Man City in a game under Pep Guardiola as manager? Pretty unthinkable, but that is precisely what happened in the EFL Cup quarterfinal between the two sides on January 11, 2023. Not much to choose on xG though- both of Southampton’s goals here were well-struck ones. xG Southampton 0.68-0.75 Man … Read more

xG Man City vs Chelsea FA Cup January 8 2023 | Expected Goals Match Stats MCFC 4-0 CFC Attendance 51,505

January 8, 2023

Here is a look at the xG stats from Man City v Chelsea (Attendance 51,505 in the FA Cup Third Round 8 Jan, 2023). City comfortably won this game 4-0.

Chelsea had ZERO shots in the entirety of the first half (neither attempted nor on target, so zero xG at the interval).

xG Man City 2.70-0.09 Chelsea shots map (Actual score MCFC 4-0 CFC)

1-0 Mahrez free kick v Chelsea xG 0.05
2-0 Alvarez penalty vs Chelsea xG 0.80
3-0 Foden goal vs Chelsea xG 0.55
4-0 Mahrez penalty v Chelsea xG 0.80

Manchester City vs Chelsea 4-0 FA Cup Match Stats for comparison

(MCFC match stats on left; Chelsea game stats on right)

No Spaniard in Real Madrid starting lineup for the first time | No Spanish player in XI vs Villarreal January 2023

January 8, 2023January 7, 2023

The Los Blancos starting lineup vs Villarreal on January 7, 2023 marked the first time that there was no Spanish player in the starting lineup for Real Madrid in the club’s history. The first time there was no Spanish player in the Real Madrid starting lineup (v Villarreal January 7, 2023) Courtois, Mendy, Alaba, Rudiger, … Read more

xG Chelsea vs Man City Premier League January 5 2023 | Expected Goals CFC 0-1 MCFC Match Stats

January 8, 2023January 6, 2023

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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Chelsea vs Manchester City on January 5, 2023. MCFC edged the clash 1-0 thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s second half winner.

xG Chelsea 0.63-1.75 Man City shots map (Actual score CFC 0-1 MCFC)

0-1 Mahrez goal vs Chelsea xG 0.65

Some other notable chances

Haaland 37′, Ake and Bernardo Silva 51′ (Hit woodwork and blocked), Haaland 73′

Thiago Silva 56′, Lewis Hall 90+1′

Chelsea vs Man City 0-1 Match Stats for comparison

(CFC stats on left; MCFC stats on right)

RC Lens vs PSG 2023 Player Ratings L’Equipe Newspaper | RCL 3-1 Paris SG

April 16, 2023January 2, 2023

Click here for player ratings PSG vs Lens April 15 2023 Here is a look at the player ratings for Lens vs PSG (January 1 2023) from well known French newspaper L’Equipe. Lens beat Paris Saint Germain 3-1, handing the latter their first league loss of the 2022/23 season in the process! PSG get a … Read more

Premier League Table on 1st January 2023 | Standings at the start of the New Year

January 1, 2024January 1, 2023

Click here for Premier League Table as on January 1 2024 (23/24 season)

Here is a look at the Premier League table as it stood on 1st January 2023 (New Years Day 2023). These are the standings at the end of the year 2022/beginning of the year 2023 (all fixtures for the 22/23 season up to 31 December 2022)

22/23 Premier League football table on 1st January 2023 (New Year’s Day 2023)

2022-23 season at the beginning of the new year (1 Jan 2023 0.01 time)

Premier League Table at the start of 2023

xG Arsenal vs West Ham 2022 Boxing Day | Expected Goals AFC 3-1 WHUFC Match Stats

December 27, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs West Ham on December 26, 2022 (Boxing Day). WHUFC took the lead through Benrahma’s first half penalty, but a strong second half performance from the Gunners saw them emerge 3-1 winners.

xG Arsenal 2.03-1.05 West Ham shots map (Actual score AFC 3-1 WHUFC)

0-1 Benrahma penalty goal v Arsenal xG 0.80
1-1 Saka goal vs West Ham xG 0.63
2-1 Martinelli goal vs West Ham xG 0.06
3-1 Nketiah goal vs West Ham xG 0.20

xG Arsenal vs West Ham 2022 December Boxing Day

Arsenal vs West Ham 3-1 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; WHUFC stats on right)

xG Aston Villa Liverpool December 26 2022 | Expected Goals AVFC 1-3 LFC Match Stats Boxing Day

December 27, 2022December 26, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Aston Villa vs Liverpool on Boxing Day (December 26, 2022). A game with plenty of decent missed chances for both sides and it reflects in the relatively high xG (Bailey, Watkins and McGinn chances for Villa and several Nunez chances for Liverpool)

xG Aston Villa 1.44-2.79 Liverpool shots map (Actual score AVFC 1-3 LFC)

0-1 Salah goal vs Villa xG 0.52
0-2 VVD goal vs Aston Villa xG 0.03
1-2 Watkins header v Liverpool xG 0.14
1-3 Bajcetic goal vs Aston Villa xG 0.51

xG Aston Villa vs Liverpool 2022 Boxing Day

AVFC vs LFC 1-3 Match Stats for comparison

(AVFC stats on left, LFC on right)

Premier League Table at Christmas (2022-2023) last season and comparing with the season before (2021-22)

March 10, 2024December 25, 2022

Click here to see the Premier League table at Christmas 2023 (the current 23/24 season)

Here is a look at the Premier League standings at Christmas last season (22/23) and the season before it (21/22). Man City were top of the table at Christmas 2021, but Arsenal lead the PL standings at Christmas 2022.

Combined Premier League Table Christmas Eve 2022 (the previous 22/23 season)

xG Manchester United vs Burnley League Cup 2022 | MUFC 2-0 Burnley Attendance 62,062 Carabao Cup Match Stats

December 24, 2022December 23, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man Utd vs Burnley (Attendance 62,062 in Carabao Cup December 2022). United won the game 2-0, but Burnley did have a few decent chances of their own, with the likes of Barnes and Churlinov going close. xG Man United 1.73-0.95 Burnley shots map (Actual … Read more

xG Man City vs Liverpool Carabao Cup 2022 | Expected Goals MCFC 3-2 LFC Match Stats EFL Cup 22 December

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Man City vs Liverpool (Carabao Cup 22 December, 2022). City won this five goal thriller 3-2, and on xG they were pretty deserving winners, especially with the quality of their first half performance.

xG Man City 2.01-0.82 Liverpool shots map (Actual score MCFC 3-2 LFC)

1-0 Haaland goal vs Liverpool EFL Cup xG 0.07
1-1 Carvalho goal vs Man City Cup xG 0.22
2-1 Mahrez goal vs Liverpool Cup xG 0.20
2-2 Salah goal vs Man City Cup xG 0.25
3-2 Ake header goal vs Liverpool Cup xG 0.14

xG Man City vs Liverpool 2022 Carabao Cup

Some other notable missed chances in Man City LFC Carabao Cup game

1st minute Haaland chance v Liverpool xG 0.10 (had to lift ball over incoming keeper)
6th minute Palmer chance vs Liverpool xG 0.40 (very good chance from close range)
36th minute Gundogan chance vs Liverpool xG 0.27 (saved by Kelleher)
38th minute Ake chance v Liverpool xG 0.11 (header at Kelleher)

FIFA Team Ranking After World Cup 2022- Brazil 1st, Germany in 14th!

December 22, 2022December 21, 2022

Here is a look at the official FIFA team rankings just after the 2022 Football World Cup. Brazil are first while newly crowned winners Argentina are 2nd. Germany have dropped to 14th in the world rankings, below both Switzerland and the United States.

Italy are 8th in the rankings after the 2022 World Cup (they didn’t qualify for the tournament!).

Top 20 soccer teams in the world as per FIFA ranking just after World Cup 2022

L’Equipe Bild AS Newspaper Player Ratings Argentina France 2022 World Cup Final | Mbappe Messi Emi Martinez

December 19, 2022

Here is a look at the European newspaper (Bild, L’Equipe, Diario AS, Sport etc) player ratings for the Argentina vs France World Cup final. Argentina had more chances as shown on xG, and eventually edged this game on penalties following a strong French second half comeback.

L’Equipe French newspaper player ratings for Football World Cup Final December 18 2022

Mbappe is the highest ranked individual player on both sides with a 9/10 rating from L’Equipe. Antoine Griezmann and Theo Hernandez with the lowest player rating (3/10).

Interestingly, L’Equipe have given Polish referee Marciniak a 2/10 rating for the final.

L' Equipe Paper Ratings Argentina France

Nice Matin French player ratings v Argentina FWC 2022

Nice Matin loved the match, giving it a 9/10 game rating, but not the performances of the French starting XI except Mbappe.

Nice Matin French Player Ratings Argentina 2022

Bild player ratings Argentina 3-3 France WC final

Lower the rating, better the player. So Messi, Mbappe, Di Maria, MacAllister and Emi Martinez the best players in the World Cup final according to German paper Bild.

They also thought Upamecano was one of the worst players for France!

Bild Player Ratings Argentina France World Cup Final 2022

xG Argentina vs France 2022 World Cup Final | Expected Goals Match Stats Arg 3-3 Fra Kolo Muani Lautaro Martinez chances

December 19, 2022December 18, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from the Argentina vs France World Cup final (Attendance 88,966 in Lusail) on December 18, 2022. Man of the Match award number five for Lionel Messi at the 2022 WC as the Albiceleste prevailed 4-2 on penalties.

France had their first shot of the whole game only in the 68th minute (they had ZERO xG at half time!)– a header from Kolo Muani from a corner.

Also click here to see French and European sports newspaper player ratings for WC final.

xG Argentina 3.35-2.21 France shots map (Actual score Arg 3-3 FRA)

Argentina 1-0 France Messi penalty goal vs France xG 0.80
Argentina 2-0 France Di Maria goal vs France xG 0.40
Argentina 2-1 France Mbappe penalty goal v Argentina xG 0.80
Argentina 2-2 France Mbappe second goal vs Argentina xG 0.05
Argentina 3-2 France Messi goal vs France xG 0.65
Argentina 3-3 France Mbappe hat trick goal v Argentina pen xG 0.80

xG Argentina France Football World Cup Final 2022

Some other notable chances in Argentina v France 3-3 and their individual xG

17th minute Di Maria chance vs France xG 0.12
90+7 Messi shot vs France xG 0.05 (good save from Lloris)
105th minute Lautaro chance vs France xG 0.30 (blocked by Upamecano)
105+1 Lautaro chance vs France xG 0.25
120th minute Kolo Muani chance vs Argentina xG 0.27 (saved by Martinez)
120+1′ Lautaro header chance vs France xG 0.15 (wide)

2022 Football World Cup Man of the Match Winners | List of MOTM awards at FIFA WC 2022

August 5, 2023December 17, 2022

Click here for Player of the Match Winners List Womens FIFA World Cup 2023

Here is a look at the Man of the Match winners from all games at the 2022 FIFA Football World Cup held in Qatar in November and December 2022.

Last updated after Argentina v France final (MOTM Messi) on December 18, 2022.

Who won the most Man of the Match awards at the 2022 World Cup?

It is Lionel Messi who has been MOTM in 5 of Argentina’s 7 games (v Mexico, Australia, Netherlands, Croatia and France). Kylian Mbappe was Match of the Match three times

Final

Argentina vs France 3-3 (4-2 on penalties) MOTM Lionel Messi

Third Place

Croatia vs Morocco 2-1 (Man of the Match Josko Gvardiol)

Semi final MOTM

France vs Morocco 2-0 (Man of the Match Antoine Griezmann)
Argentina vs Croatia 3-0 (Man of the Match Lionel Messi)

2022 WC Quarterfinal MOTM Winners

England vs France 1-2 (Olivier Giroud)
Morocco vs Portugal 1-0 (Yassine Bounou)
Netherlands vs Argentina 2-2 (3-4 on penalties) Lionel Messi
Croatia vs Brazil 1-1 (4-2 on penalties) Dominik Livakovic

Round of 16 FWC Man of the Match Winners 2022

Portugal vs Switzerland 6-1 (Goncalo Ramos)
Morocco vs Spain 0-0 (3-0 on penalties) Yassine Bounou
Brazil vs South Korea 4-1 (Neymar Jr)
Japan vs Croatia 1-1 (1-3 on penalties) Dominik Livakovic
England vs Senegal 3-0 (Harry Kane)
France vs Poland 3-1 (Kylian Mbappe)
Argentina vs Australia 2-1 (Lionel Messi)
Netherlands vs USA 3-1 (Denzel Dumfries)

L’Equipe AS Nice Matin Newspaper Player Ratings France 2-0 Morocco WC 2022 Semifinal

December 19, 2022December 16, 2022

Click here for L’Equipe and other newspaper player ratings for Argentina France World Cup final. Here is a look at the France vs Morocco player ratings from the big French and European newspapers (L’Equipe, Diario AS, Diario Sport and Nice Matin). Unsurprisingly, lots of praise for Antoine Griezmann, who starred and got the MOTM as … Read more

xG France vs Morocco 2022 World Cup Semifinal | Expected Goals FRA 2-0 Maroc Match Stats Giroud El Yamiq Hamdallah chances

December 18, 2022December 15, 2022

Click here for xG stats France Argentina World Cup Final December 18 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from France vs Morocco (2022 World Cup semi-final on December 14, 2022). France won 2-0 thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and substitute Randal Kolo Muani.

The more clear cut chances went to France- Giroud (17′) hit the woodwork first and then (36′) lashed over from close range after Mbappe had slipped while attempting a shot. Marcus Thuram (71′) had a decent header chance as well. Morocco’s El Yamiq (44′) acrobatically hit the woodwork before half time, and Hamdallah had a couple of decent opportunities after the interval- one where he failed to shoot, and the other deep into second half stoppage time.

xG France 1.95-0.92 Morocco shots map (Actual score France 2-0 Morocco)

France 1-0 Morocco Theo Hernandez goal vs Morocco xG 0.08
France 2-0 Morocco Kolo Muani goal vs Morocco xG 0.70

xG France vs Morocco World Cup Semifinal

Some other notable chances in France vs Morocco 2-0 WC Semifinal December 14 2022

10th minute Ounahi chance vs France xG 0.03 (long distance shot, good save from Lloris)
17th minute Giroud chance v Morocco xG 0.06 (hits the woodwork)
36th minute Mbappe chance v Morocco xG 0.35 and Giroud chance v Morocco xG 0.25
44th minute El Yamiq chance vs France xG 0.03
71st minute Marcus Thuram header chance vs Morocco xG 0.16
90+4′ Hamdallah chance v France xG 0.30 (blocked by Kounde)

xG Argentina Croatia 2022 World Cup Semi-final | Expected Goals Arg 3-0 Cro Match Stats

December 18, 2022December 14, 2022

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Click here for xG France vs Morocco WC 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Argentina vs Croatia on December 13, 2022 (first World Cup semifinal).

Croatia had more possession and shots than Argentina, but the superior quality of the Albiceleste’s chances shows here on the shots map, and they were comfortable winners at the end. They scored three goals, and could’ve scored three more- all very good chances. Only two of Croatia’s shots were on target- another indicator that they didn’t really threaten Emi Martinezin goal.

xG Argentina 2.57-0.54 Croatia shots map (Actual score Argentina 3-0 Croatia)

Argentina 1-0 Croatia Messi penalty v Croatia xG 0.80
Argentina 2-0 Croatia Alvarez first goal vs Croatia xG 0.65
Argentina 3-0 Croatia Alvarez second goal v Croatia xG 0.52

xG Argentina Croatia World Cup 2022 Semifinal

Other notable chances

43rd minute MacAllister chance vs Croatia (saved by Livakovic)
58th minute Messi chance v Croatia (saved by Livakovic)
83rd minute MacAllister chance v Croatia (wide)

Newspaper Player Ratings Argentina vs Croatia 2022 World Cup- Messi, Alvarez, Gvardiol

December 19, 2022December 14, 2022

Click here for Argentina 3-3 France Player Ratings from the European papers. Here is a look at the player ratings for Argentina vs Croatia from the big European sports newspapers (L’Equipe, Diario AS and Sport) following Argentina’s 3-0 win over Croatia in the first World Cup semifinal. Click here for xG stats and shots map … Read more

L’Equipe Nice Matin Newspaper Player Ratings England vs France World Cup 2022- Mbappe, Hernandez, Saka

December 12, 2022December 11, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings from well known French newspapers L’Equipe and Nice Matin for the England-France football World Cup Quarter final. Not much to choose between Less Bleus and the Three Lions as can be seen in the L’Equipe team ratings ( 5.5 vs 5.7) Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Hugo … Read more

xG England vs France Football World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Eng 1-2 Fra Match Stats Quarterfinal

December 18, 2022December 10, 2022

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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from England vs France (Football World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal Attendance 68,895 December 10, 2022). England were the better side, especially in the second half, and that is reflected in the match stats and on xG. A missed penalty from Harry Kane cost the Three Lions

xG England 2.36-1.08 France shots map (Actual score England 1-2 France)

England 0-1 France Tchouameni goal v England xG 0.02
England 1-1 France Kane penalty v France xG 0.80
England 1-2 France Giroud header v England xG 0.15

xG France vs England Football World Cup 2022

Other notable missed opportunities/chances in England France and their xG

84th minute Kane second missed penalty v France xG 0.80
77th minute Giroud chance v England xG 0.55 (saved by Pickford)
70th minute Maguire header chance v France xG 0.10 (hits post)
39th minute Mbappe chance v England xG 0.13 (over bar)
22nd minute Kane chance v France xG 0.16 (saved by Lloris)

xG Argentina vs Netherlands 2022 World Cup | Expected Goals Match Stats Argentina 2-2 Holland Quarterfinal

December 18, 2022December 9, 2022

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Click here for xG stats Argentina 3-0 Croatia 2022 World Cup semifinal

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Argentina vs Netherlands, which the former won on penalties. Holland only really got going towards the end of the second half (after 80 minutes, when they were trailing 2-0). They had only one shot (that too not on target) till the 83rd minute.

xG Argentina 1.93-0.52 Netherlands shots map (Actual score Argentina 2-2 Holland)

1-0 Molina goal vs Holland xG 0.45
2-0 Messi penalty goal vs Netherlands xG 0.80
2-1 Weghorst header vs Argentina xG 0.06
2-2 Weghorst second goal vs Argentina xG 0.14

Holland 2-2 Argentina Match Stats for comparison

(Holland stats on left; Argentine stats on right)

xG Brazil vs Croatia 2022 World Cup Quarterfinal | Expected Goals Match Stats

December 14, 2022December 9, 2022

Click here for xG expected goals stats Argentina vs Croatia WC semifinal

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Croatia vs Brazil on December 9, 2022. Brazil dominated the game, but it went to penalties where Croatia won. Croatia had just one shot on target in the entire game, and that was the goal they scored.

xG Brazil 2.65-0.70 Croatia shots map (Actual score Brazil 1-1 Croatia)

Brazil 1-0 Croatia Neymar goal vs Croatia xG 0.56
Brazil 1-1 Croatia Petkovic goal vs Brazil xG 0.11

Some other decent chances: Lucas Paqueta 66′, Neymar Jr 55′

Marca, Diario AS, Sport, Mundo- Spanish Newspaper Headline After Spain World Cup Loss to Morocco 2022

December 8, 2022December 7, 2022

Here is a look at the front pages of the big Spanish sports newspapers (Marca, Diario AS, Mundo Deportivo, Diario Sport) after Spain exited the 2022 World Cup following a loss on penalties to Morocco. The game finished 0-0 in AET and Spain lost 3-0 in the shootout.

Diario Sport frontpage December 7, 2022 after Spain World Cup loss

Diario Sport Spain Newspaper Reaction After World Cup Exit

Mundo Deportivo Spanish newspaper headline after Spain Round of 16 Exit

Mundo Deportivo Frontpage after Spanish 2022 World Cup Exit

Diario AS sports paper reaction to Spain 2022 World Cup defeat

Diario AS Newspaper Frontpage after Spain loss to Morocco 2022

xG England vs Senegal World Cup Round of 16 | Expected Goals Match Stats Eng 3-0 Sen Attendance 65985

December 5, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from England vs Senegal (Round of 16 WC, Attendance 65,985 on December 4, 2022). England had more possession and the better chances, while Senegal had more shots.

xG England 1.31-0.97 Senegal shots map (Actual score England 3-0 Senegal)

1-0 Henderson goal vs Senegal xG 0.31
2-0 Kane goal vs Senegal xG 0.25
3-0 Saka goal vs Senegal xG 0.33

Sarr 23rd minute chance v England xG 0.50 (shoots high)
Boulaye Dia 32nd minute chance v England xG 0.08 (saved by Pickford)

xG Wales vs England Football World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Wales 0-3 England Match Stats

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Wales v England (Attendance 44,297 in Al Rayyan on 29 November, 2022). England won 3-0, with all three of their goals coming in the second half.

xG Wales 0.33-2.49 England shots map (Actual score Wales 0-3 England)

0-1 Rashford free kick vs Wales xG 0.05
0-2 Foden goal vs Wales xG 0.38
0-3 Rashford second goal vs Wales xG 0.10

Rashford 10th minute chance v Wales xG 0.40
Foden 77th minute chance vs Wales xG 0.38
Stones 90+1th minute chance vs Wales xG 0.25

Wales vs England 0-3 Match Stats for comparison

(Welsh stats on left; English game stats on right)

xG Portugal Uruguay World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Por 2-0 Uru Match Stats Bentancur Suarez misses

November 29, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Portugal vs Uruguay (28 November, 2022). Portugal won the game 2-0, although Uruguay had the better chances, and that’s reflected in the xG statistics.

Portugal 1.22-1.40 Uruguay shots map (Actual score Portugal 2-0 Uruguay)

1-0 Bruno first goal vs Uruguay xG 0.01
2-0 Bruno second penalty goal vs Uruguay xG 0.80

xG of some notable Uruguay misses /chances vs Portugal WC 2022

32nd minute Bentancur chance vs Portugal xG 0.55
75th minute Maxi Gomez chance vs Portugal xG 0.05 (hits woodwork)
78th minute Luis Suarez chance vs Portugal xG 0.28
79th minute Arrascaeta chance vs Portugal xG 0.20

xG South Korea vs Ghana 2022 WC Shots Map | Expected Goals Korea 2-3 Black Stars Match Stats

November 29, 2022November 28, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) shots map and match stats from South Korea vs Ghana on November 28, 2022. A big win for Ghana, who edged this five goal thriller. Korea had more shots (and thus more xG) but Ghana made the most of their opportunities. xG South Korea 1.82-1.61 Ghana … Read more

xG Spain vs Germany World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Espana 1-1 Deutschland Match Stats

November 28, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spain vs Germany (Attendance 68,895 on November 27, 2022). The Germans scored a late goal through Fullkrug to keep their tournament alive, having lost to Japan in their opener. Spain, against whom Costa had no xG, stay top of the group.

xG Spain 0.61-1.13 Germany shots map (Actual score Spain 1-1 Germany)

1-0 Morata goal vs Germany xG 0.24
1-1 Fullkrug goal vs Spain xG 0.18

Musiala chance vs Spain xG 0.32 (saved by Unai Simon)

xG England USA World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Eng 0-0 USMNT McKennie Kane chances

November 30, 2022November 26, 2022

Click here for xG stats for Wales v England World Cup 2022

Here is a look at the xG stats from England vs United States (Attendance of 68,463 for the game) on November 25, 2022. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with chances at a premium.

xG England 0.70-0.59 USA shots map (Actual score England 0-0 United States)

Some notable chances in England vs USA and their individual xG

10th minute Kane chance vs USA xG 0.22 (blocked by Zimmerman)
90+3′ Kane header chance vs USA xG 0.11

26th minute McKennie chance vs England xG 0.14

England vs USA World Cup Attendance 68,463 | Bigger crowd than 2022 WC opener at same stadium

November 27, 2022November 25, 2022

An official attendance of 68,463 was registered for the England vs United States 2022 World Cup game at the Al Bayt Stadium. The crowd for England v USA was bigger than the fans who turned up for the first game of the tournament between Qatar and Ecuador at the same venue, and the third biggest attendance of the 2022 World Cup so far (after Brazil-Serbia and Argentina-Saudi in Lusail)

xG Portugal Ghana World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Match Stats Portugal 3-2 Black Stars Attendance 42662

November 29, 2022November 24, 2022

Click here for xG stats from Portugal vs Uruguay World Cup 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Portugal vs Ghana (Attendance 42,662 at Stadium 974, Doha on November 24, 2022). Ghana did nothing on xG in the first half (they had 0 xG at half time), but gave Portugal a real scare after the interval, with all five goals of the game coming in the second half.

xG Portugal 2.10-1.19 Ghana shots map (Actual score Portugal 3-2 Ghana)

1-0 Ronaldo penalty v Ghana xG 0.80
1-1 Ayew goal vs Portugal xG 0.68
2-1 Felix goal vs Ghana xG 0.20
3-1 Leao goal vs Ghana xG 0.21
3-2 Bukhari goal vs Portugal xG 0.30

Other notable chances for Portugal: Ronaldo 10′, Ronaldo 13′

xG Belgium vs Canada World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Match Stats Diables Rouges 1-0 CANMNT Attendance 40,432

November 24, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Belgium vs Canada (Attendance 40,432 on November 23, 2022). Belgium won 1-0, but Canada dominated xG (they had 14 shots in the first half without scoring) and also had a missed penalty from Alphonso Davies.

xG Belgium 0.82-2.61 Canada shots map (Actual score Belgium 1-0 Canada)

1-0 Batshuayi goal vs Canada xG 0.39

Notable opportunities for Canada: Davies missed penalty 10′ and David followup shot 11′ | Buchanan 45+2′

Zero xG for a team in a World Cup game | Expected Goals Spain 7-0 Costa Rica Match Stats WC 2022

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Spain vs Costa Rica (Attendance 40,013 in Group E). 0 xG for Costa Rica in this World Cup game- they failed to muster even a single shot in the entire game.

xG Spain 3.13-0.00 Costa Rica shots map (Actual score Spain 7-0 Costa Rica)

1-0 Olmo goal vs Costa Rica xG 0.53
2-0 Asensio goal vs Costa Rica xG 0.08
3-0 Ferran Torres penalty goal vs Costa Rica xG 0.80
4-0 Ferran second goal vs Costa Rica xG 0.25
5-0 Gavi goal vs Costa Rica xG 0.07
6-0 Soler goal vs Costa Rica xG 0.60
7-0 Morata goal vs Costa Rica xG 0.12

xG Germany Japan World Cup 2022 | Expected Goals Match Stats Ger 1-2 Japan WC

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Germany vs Japan (Attendance 42,608 at the Khalifa Stadium) on November 23, 2022. The second major upset in this tournament after Argentina Saudi Arabia. Germany dominated possession-over 70% and shots, but were beaten after taking the lead.

Japan had just ONE shot in the first half, but improved in the second and took their chances. Germany had theirs, with Gnabry, Hoffman and Gundogan all going close, but it wasn’t enough.

xG Germany 3.44-1.73 Japan shots map (Actual score GER 1-2 JPN)

1-0 Gundogan penalty goal vs Japan xG 0.80
1-1 Doan goal vs Germany xG 0.60
1-2 Asano goal vs Germany xG 0.15

xG Argentina Saudi Arabia 2022 World Cup | Expected Goals Match Stats Arg 1-2 KSA

November 27, 2022November 22, 2022

Click here for xG stats for Argentina vs Mexico 2-0 World Cup 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Argentina vs Saudi Arabia. A stunning upset in front of 88,012 fans at the Lusail Stadium. Only two shots on target for Saudi Arabia, and they scored from both.

xG Argentina 2.29-0.15 Saudi Arabia shots map (Actual score ARG 1-2 KSA)

While Argentina had more xG by virtue of having more shots, their two biggest ones were the Messi spot kick and the Enzo/Tagliafico chance after the hour mark. They also had three goals disallowed through offside in the first half.

1-0 Messi penalty goal vs Saudi Arabia xG 0.80
1-1 Al-Shehri goal vs Argentina xG 0.06
1-2 Al-Dawsari goal vs Argentina xG 0.05

xG USA vs Wales 2022 World Cup | Expected Goals USMNT 1-1 Wales Attendance 43,418

November 26, 2022November 21, 2022

expected goals stats for England v USMNT 2022 World Cup

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for USA vs Wales (Attendance 43,418 in Group B, FIFA World Cup 2022 on November 21, 2022 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan). All three relatively big chances that weren’t converted (Sargent for the US and Ben Davies/Moore for Wales) were header opportunities. The other Group B game- England v Iran had a crowd of 45334.

xG USA 0.78-1.53 Wales (Actual score USA 1-1 Wales)

1-0 Weah goal vs Wales xG 0.40
1-1 Bale penalty goal v USA xG 0.80

Other notable chances: Josh Sargent 10′ | Ben Davies 64′ | Kiefer Moore 65

US vs Wales 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(USA stats on left, Wales stats on right)

Qatar vs Ecuador 2022 Player Ratings Newspaper L’Equipe Diario AS

November 21, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for the first game of the 2022 World Cup- Qatar v Ecuador (Attendance of 67,372 for Qat Ecu) from well known European sports newspapers L’Equipe and Diario AS. It wasn’t really a classic or a game for the ages, and the ratings reflect that. L’Equipe French newspaper … Read more

Qatar vs Ecuador Attendance 67,372 2022 World Cup | Crowd Figure for first game of FIFA WC 2022 November 20

November 22, 2022November 20, 2022

Click here for attendance stats for Argentina vs Saudi on November 22, 2022 (even bigger crowd than tournament opener) Ecuador beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the first game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with 67,372 officially in attendance at the Al Bayt stadium on November 20, 2022. The 67,372 strong crowd however ended up … Read more

Netherlands Squad Numbers World Cup 2022 | Holland Jersey Nos for WC 2022 Qatar 26 member

November 20, 2022November 19, 2022

Here is a look at the official shirt numbers for the 26 man Netherlands squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Dutch are coached by Louis van Gaal.

Netherlands Squad Numbers World Cup 2022

Who wears

Jersey No 1 for Holland- Remko Pasveer (Goalkeeper Ajax)
Shirt Number 2 for Netherlands- Jurrien Timber (Ajax)
Jersey No.3 for Netherlands- Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich)
Shirt Number 4 for Holland- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool- also Dutch WC captain)
Jersey No.5 for Netherlands- Nathan Ake (Man City)
Shirt Number 6 for Netherlands- Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)

Lorient vs PSG 2022 Player Ratings- Mbappe, Ekitike, Vitinha

November 7, 2022November 6, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Lorient 1-2 PSG on November 6, 2022 from well known French newspaper L’Equipe. The trio of Mbappe, Ekitike and Vitinha all got a 4/10 player rating. 7/10 was the highest rating from them, given to four PSG players (including goal scorers Danilo and Neymar) while Moffi … Read more

Only Teams with a 100% win record in group stages of UCL/UEL/UECL 2022-23 season

November 4, 2022

Only two teams had a 100 percent record (won all six of their group stage games) in the Champions League/Europa League/Conference League in the 22/23 season. Those two sides were Bayern Munich (100% record in the Group of Death in the Champions League) and West Ham United (100% record in Group B of the Conference … Read more

Europa League Group where all teams finished on the same number of points! (Group F 2022-23 season)

November 4, 2022

Group D in the Champions League might have been an extremely competitive one, but Group F in the 22/23 Europa League season had another unique achievement- all four teams in the group finished on the same number of points after the group stages. Feyenoord, Midtjylland, Lazio and Sturm Graz all finished with 8 points after … Read more

Premier League Table at the end of October 2022 | PL Standings for 22/23 season

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

Here is a look at the Premier League table at the end of October 2022 (technically Game Week 14). Arsenal top of the table, with Nottingham Forest at the bottom. Liverpool suffered a rare loss at Anfield to Leeds United, while Man Utd closed in on the top four with a hard fought 1-0 win … Read more

Premier League Table After 11 Games 22-23 | Standings in round when City Arsenal was postponed

October 22, 2022October 21, 2022

Here is a look at the Premier League table after 11 matches in the 2022/23 (technically Game Week 12, but one week was postponed due to the Queen’s death). This midweek round of fixtures (Tuesday-Thursday) had Arsenal v Man City as well, but that was postponed to accommodate the Gunners’ Europa League commitments. Also see … Read more

La Liga Table after First El Clasico of 2022/23 season | Spanish League Standings after 9 Games

October 19, 2022

Here is a look at the La Liga table after the Real Madrid vs Barcelona October 2022 game (the first El El Clasico of this 22/23 season). Real won the game 3-1- Barca’s first league defeat of the campaign. Barca edged it on xG simply because of the sheer volume of their shots, but Los … Read more

xG Real Madrid vs Barcelona October 16 2022 El Clasico | RMA 3-1 FCB Attendance 62876 Match Stats Expected Goals

March 20, 2023October 16, 2022

Click here for the xG stats for Barcelona v Real Madrid March 19 2023 La Liga

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona (October 16, 2022 El Clasico attendance 62,876 at the Bernabeu). Barca enjoyed more possession and shots, but this was a fairly comfortable win for Real, who made the most of their chances.

xG Real Madrid 1.44-2.37 Barcelona shots map (Actual score RMA 3-1 FCB)

1-0 Benzema goal vs Barcelona xG 0.12
2-0 Valverde goal vs Barca xG 0.07
2-1 Ferran goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.65
3-1 Rodrygo penalty goal vs Barcelona xG 0.79

Note: Barca’s xG tally includes a shot from Robert Lewandowski xG (0.55 in the 28th minute) that was likely offside. The flag wasn’t raised though, and the official shots tally includes this chance, so it’s been added.

xG Real Madrid vs Barcelona 2022 El Clasico

Real Madrid vs Barcelona 3-1 Match Stats for comparison

(RMA stats on left; FCB stats on right)

xG Asslani chance miss vs Barca | Expected Goals Stats Barcelona 3-3 Inter 2022 Champions League

October 13, 2022

Here is a look at the xG stats from Barcelona vs Inter Milan in the Champions League on 12 October, 2022. A game that produced six goals, and a massive result for Internazionale at the Nou Camp as they seek to progress to the round. If that 94th minute Asslani chance vs Barca had been converted, it could even have been all three points for Inter, instead of the solitary one they went home with.

xG Barcelona 2.36-1.85 Inter Milan shots map (Actual score Barca 3-3 Inter)

xG Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan 2022 Champions League

Asslani miss vs Barcelona xG 0.72

1-0 Dembele goal vs Inter xG 0.70
1-1 Barella goal vs Barca xG 0.20
1-2 Lautaro Martinez goal vs Barcelona xG 0.13
2-2 Lewandowski goal vs Inter xG 0.11
3-2 Gosens goal vs Barca xG 0.24
3-3 Lewandowski header vs Barca xG 0.07

Barcelona vs Inter 3-3 Match Stats for comparison (FCB stats on left; Inter on right)

xG Rangers 1-7 Liverpool 2022 Champions League | Expected Goals Match Stats RFC vs LFC

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Here is a look at the xG stats from Rangers vs Liverpool in the Champions League on 12 October, 2022. Despite LFC winning 7-1, their team xG score isn’t that high, indicating that the Reds scored some fine, low-percentage goals.

xG Rangers 0.65- 2.27 Liverpool shots map (Actual score RFC 1-7 Liverpool)

1-0 Arfield goal vs Liverpool xG 0.08
1-1 Firmino goal vs Rangers xG 0.18
2-1 Firmino second goal v Rangers xG 0.34
3-1 Nunez goal vs Rangers xG 0.14
4-1 Salah goal v Rangers xG 0.09
5-1 Salah second goal vs Rangers xG 0.06
6-1 Salah hattrick third goal v Rangers xG 0.05
7-1 Elliot goal vs Rangers 0.22

xG Rangers vs Liverpool 2022 Champions League

xG Arsenal vs Liverpool 2022 October | Expected Goals Match Stats AFC 3-2 LFC 22/23

April 10, 2023October 10, 2022

Click here for expected goals stats Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal 2022/23 season April (dominated by LFC in terms of xG)

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from the game of the weekend- Arsenal vs Liverpool (9 October, 2022). An element of controversy regarding the win, with LFC fans feeling there was an offside in the buildup to the first goal and a penalty that wasn’t given to them, whilst a similarly soft one was given to the Gunners.

xG Arsenal 2.75-0.76 Liverpool shots map (Actual score AFC 3-2 LFC)

1-0 Martinelli goal vs Liverpool xG 0.36
1-1 Nunez goal vs Arsenal xG 0.45
1-2 Saka goal vs Liverpool xG 0.80
2-2 Firmino goal vs Arsenal xG 0.08
3-2 Saka penalty goal vs Arsenal xG 0.76

Odegaard 50th minute chance vs Liverpool xG 0.17 (straight at keeper)

Arsenal vs Liverpool 3-2 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; LFC stats on right)

Premier League Table After Manchester City 6-3 Man Utd 2022 & North London Derby- Standings after Week 8

October 11, 2022October 4, 2022

Here is a look at the Premier League table for the 2022/23 season after 8 games (technically Game Week 9, but one round was cancelled due to Queen Elizabeth’s passing away). This round had both the Manchester Derby (City won 6-3) and the North London derby (Arsenal beat Tottenham)

Also see Premier League Table After 7 Games in 22/23 (the round before this one)
and the Premier League Table after 9 games in 2022/23 (the round after this one)

Premier League table this season after GW8

Premier League Table after Manchester Derby 2022

Thilo Kehrer playing right back position for West Ham vs Wolves, Cornet starts but injured

October 11, 2022October 1, 2022

West Ham picked up three much needed points and eased the pressure on David Moyes by beating Wolves 2-0- at home.

Kehrer playing RB position for West Ham and Dawson at CB alongside Zouma

LCB, RCB and now RB- Thilo Kehrer is a versatile player and started at right back here against Wolves. It’s his third different position in the backline for the Hammers (having earlier played both LCB and RCB for them as mentioned above), but looking at his individual performance and the team’s, it might also end up being his long term spot.

Both Toumas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen had very good games today- perhaps their best for the Hammers in the league this season, and it’s probably no coincidence because they played on the same right side of the pitch as Kehrer. Vladimir Coufal has struggled to recapture his old form while Ben Johnson, whilst competent defensively, doesn’t offer as much going forward. Kehrer possesses loads of pace, has a good pass in him and while he might be prone to the occasional mistake, seems to be a definite upgrade over Coufal and Johnson in that position currently.

For this game, West Ham paired Craig Dawson and Kurt Zouma in central defence, with Kehrer on the right. They kept a clean sheet- a rarity for the Hammers this season. Yes, it might be against goal-shy Wolves, but a clean sheet is a clean sheet, after all!

Bild Player Ratings England vs Germany 3-3 Nations League 2022- Musiala, Ter Stegen, Bellingham

September 28, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for England vs Germany in the 2022 Nations League from well known sports paper Bild. The ratings system (1 is very good, 6 is very bad), means that Bellingham, Kane and Shaw were the best England players against Germany according to Bild. On the German side, Bild … Read more

Bundesliga Table After Week 7 (2022-23 season)- Standings before September international break

September 29, 2022September 26, 2022

Here is a look at the Bundesliga table after 7 rounds in the 22/23 season, just before the September international break. Union Berlin top the German league table after MD7 in 2022/23 (they first topped the Bundesliga in MD6), while Bayern Munich are surprisingly a lowly 5th. Bayern will take on Leverkusen (also struggling in … Read more

Premier League Table Before September International Break 2022- PL Standings after 7 games 22-23 season

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

This is how the Premier League table for 2022/23 looks going into the September international break. These fixtures are actually Game Week 8 fixtures- Game Week 7 and some games in GW8 were cancelled due to the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II. Arsenal are top of the table going into the September break while … Read more

Bundesliga Standings MD6 2022-23 | Union Berlin top of the table for first time in their history

September 12, 2022

Here is a look at the German Bundesliga table after Week 6 of the 22/23 season (ending September 11 2022) and Union Berlin have topped the Bundesliga standings for the first time ever in their history- the 34th club to be on top of the league. Union won 1-0 at Cologne; previous leaders SC Freiburg … Read more

Newspaper Player Ratings PSG vs Brest 2022- Donnarumma, Slimani

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for PSG vs Brest (10 September, 2022) from the local French newspapers. Donnarumma the star of the show for Paris, earning a 8/10 player rating from L’Equipe. Slimani, who missed a crucial second half penalty, was given a 4/10 rating by both L’Equipe and La Telegramme.

PSG won 1-0 thanks to Neymar’s goal.

L’Equipe player ratings Paris SG Stade Brestois 2022/23

Both managers get the same 6/10 rating

La Telegramme paper Brest player ratings vs PSG 2022

Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Cadiz vs Barcelona 0-4 2022- Lewandowski, De Jong

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Cadiz vs Barca on September 10, 2022 from the big Spanish newspapers. Barcelona won the game 4-0, with all four of their goals coming after the interval. Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski, Dembele and Ansu the goal scorers for FCB.

Diario Sport player ratings Cadiz 0 Barcelona 4 2022/23 season

Cadiz vs Barcelona 2022 Player Ratings Sport

Mundo Deportivo newspaper ratings Cadiz-FCB 2022

xG Manchester United vs Arsenal 2022 September | Expected Goals Match Stats MUFC 3-1 AFC Martinelli Odegaard chances

September 3, 2023September 10, 2022

Click here for xG stats Arsenal vs Man United September 3 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United vs Arsenal in the 2022/23 league season. Arsenal probably had the better of the game (with more shots) but United were clinical and ran out 3-1 winners, which took the Red Devils to fifth in the league table.

xG Manchester United 1.51- 1.67 Arsenal shots map (Actual score MUFC 3-1 AFC)

0-1 Antony goal vs Arsenal xG 0.31
1-1 Saka goal vs Man Utd xG 0.45
2-1 Rashford goal vs Arsenal xG 0.21
3-1 Rashford second goal vs Arsenal xG 0.41

Saliba chance vs Man Utd xG 0.10 (wide)
Martinelli header chance vs Man Utd xG 0.25 (parried by De Gea)
Odegaard chance vs Manchester United xG 0.33
Bruno Fernandes chance vs Arsenal xG 0.19 (saved by Ramsdale)

Newspaper player ratings Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich 2022- Bild, L’Equipe, CDS

September 8, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Inter vs Bayern Munich on September 7, 2022 from the big European newspapers. Bayern won the fixture 2-0, with Leroy Sane scoring the opener and the other being a D’Ambrosio own goal.

L’Equipe player ratings Inter vs Bayern Munchen September 2022

Corriere della Sera Italian paper ratings Internazionale FC Bayern

Bild German paper ratings Inter v Bayern Munich

Newspaper Player Ratings Ajax vs Rangers 4-0 September 2022 Champions League

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Ajax v Rangers from the European newspapers after their MD1 UCL clash on 7 September, 2022. Ajax comfortably won the game (see xG stats for Ajax Rangers), with the Gers not really troubling their Dutch opponents. Not surprisingly, no Rangers player got a rating above 5/10 on the evening.

L’Equipe player ratings Ajax 4-0 Rangers UCL September 2022

Ajax vs Rangers Player Ratings 2022 L'Equipe

Full Premier League Table when Tuchel got Sacked 2022- Chelsea 6th in the standings

April 3, 2023September 7, 2022

Here is a look the full Premier League table when Thomas Tuchel got sacked as Chelsea manager on 7 September, 2022. When Tuchel was sacked as CFC boss, the Blues were 6th in the table (after six rounds of league action in the 2022/23 season).

Premier League table at the time of Tuchel’s sacking as Chelsea manager

Chelsea were 6th in the standings with 10 points, five behind leaders Arsenal

Premier League Table when Tuchel got sacked at Chelsea 2022

Edit- 2 April, 2023– Tuchel’s successor Graham Potter was sacked after just 31 games in charge of Chelsea. Here is the league table at the time of Potter’s sacking.

Chelsea 11th in the table with 38 points, 34 points behind leaders Arsenal when Potter was sacked.

Premier League Table when Potter was sacked by Chelsea 2023

Tuchel last Premier League game as Chelsea manager?

Tuchel’s last Premier League game as Chelsea manager was the 2-1 win over West Ham on September 3, 2022. Chelsea were a tad fortunate to win that game- they originally trailed 1-0 with 20 minutes to go, and West Ham’s Cornet had a goal controversially disallowed by VAR.

Premier League Table after Week 6 2022-23 Season (First Arsenal loss)

September 24, 2023September 6, 2022

Click here for Premier League Table After 6 matches in the current 2023-2024 season Here is a look at the Premier League table for the 22/23 season after Arsenal’s first loss of the new league season. The Gunners won five in a row before falling 3-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford over the weekend … Read more

Nantes vs PSG 2022 Player Ratings L’Equipe Newspaper- Chirivella, Messi, Mbappe

September 4, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Nantes vs Paris SG on September 3, 2022 from well known French newspaper L’Equipe. Mbappe gets a player rating of 8/10- the highest of any starting player, with Lionel Messi behind him with a 7/10 rating. Goalkeeper Lafont, who once got a perfect 10 rating from … Read more

Kehrer at RCB against Tottenham in a back four, Paqueta league debut for West Ham & More

September 3, 2022September 1, 2022

West Ham drew 1-1 with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in midweek. An insipid first half performance saw them trail 1-0 at the interval, but they raised their performance after it, with greater energy and pressing, and on the balance of play in the second half, probably deserved more than the solitary point they got. Here are our talking points.

Thilo Kehrer plays at RCB position against Spurs in a two man defence alongside Zouma

Against Brighton, Kehrer had started at LCB (so had Johnson before him against Forest) in a two man central defence alongside Kurt Zouma. When they started five at the back against Villa (three CB system), he started at RCB. Interestingly here, Kehrer played at RCB with Zouma at LCB in a two man defence.

West Ham started in a 4-2-3-1 formation (as they had finished against Villa), but changed to five at the back in the second half, with even Pablo Fornals seeing more action at LWB/LB in the system, especially in defensive situations where it felt like a 5-4-1 being employed.

Rice RCM against Spurs, then switches to LCM

Somewhat interestingly, along with the Kehrer Zouma positional switch, Declan Rice started at RCM against Spurs, with Tomas Soucek at LCM. They however swapped early in the first half, with Rice going back to LCM and Soucek at RCM.

Michail Antonio performance vs Spurs

With Scamacca unavailable, Moyes gave Michail Antonio a start upfront and the striker had a pretty good game. He hit the woodwork in the first half, set up Tomas Soucek for the equaliser in the second and troubled Spurs after the interval with his strength and pressing.

The problem with Antonio though is inconsistency- if he plays like this week in and week out, fewer Hammers fans would be upset with him. Unfortunately, he has a tendency to go almost AWOL in certain games, and that lack of impact in those fixtures is something a team trying for Europe simply cannot afford.

Scott Parker record as Bournemouth manager- Full List of games managed by Parker as AFCB boss

August 31, 2022

Here is a look at the list of games for Scott Parker as Bournemouth manager. He took charge of Bournemouth at the beginning of the 2021/22 season and was able to get them promoted to the Premier League for the 2022/23 season, but was sacked following a 9-0 loss to Liverpool. His Bournemouth side were fourth from bottom in the Premier League table when he was shown the door.

Scott Parker first game as Bournemouth manager?

Parker’s first game as Bournemouth manager saw them beat MK Dons 5-0 in the EFL Cup on July 31, 2021.

Scott Parker full list of games as Bournemouth manager 2021/22 & 2022/23 seasons

Scott Parker Bournemouth Games as Manager List

Bouna Sarr holding beer- Bayern Munich Paulaner Oktoberfest Player Lederhosen Photo 2022

August 31, 2022August 30, 2022

FC Bayern have unveiled their annual Oktoberfest photoshoot pic, with their players wearing Lederhosen. The Bayern Paulaner pic also shows the club’s players holding beer in their hands. Sadio Mane and Noussair Mazraoui both don’t hold it owing to religious reasons, but Mane’s Senegal team mate Bouna Sarr does hold it, as can be seen below.

Leicester City bottom of the table- Premier League Standings After Week 4 2022/23 Season

September 3, 2023August 29, 2022

Click here for Premier League Table After 4 Games in the 2023/24 season (September 2023)

Here is a look at the Premier League table after Round 4 of this current 22/23 season, and we have a new team at the bottom of the league, with Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester occupying that spot. The Foxes were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea over the weekend. West Ham United were previously bottom of the league (after Game Week 3), but moved up the table in this round after picking their first win of the season against Aston Villa.

Premier League Table After Round 4 (Week ending August 28, 2022)

Arsenal at the top of the table & Leicester at the bottom of the table.

Premier League Table After Round 4 2022-23 Season

xG Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth 2022 | Expected Goals Match Stats LFC vs AFCB

March 11, 2023August 27, 2022

Click here for expected goals stats for Bournemouth 1-0 Liverpool March 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Bournemouth on 27 August, 2022. An absolutely thumping win for Liverpool, and an important one following GW3’s setback away at Old Trafford.

xG Liverpool 3.53-0.29 Bournemouth shots map (Actual score LFC 9-0 Bournemouth)

1-0 Diaz header goal vs Bournemouth xG 0.15
2-0 Elliott goal vs Bournemouth xG 0.06
3-0 Trent Alexander Arnold goal vs Bournemouth xG 0.03
4-0 Firmino goal vs Bournemouth xG 0.53
5-0 Van Dijk goal vs Bournemouth xG 0.08
6-0 Mepham own goal (no xG for an own goal)
7-0 Firmino second goal vs Bournemouth xG 0.70
8-0 Fabio Carvalho goal vs Bournemouth 0.10
9-0 Diaz second header goal vs Bournemouth xG 0.20

16th minute Salah chance v Bournemouth xG 0.66

xG Southampton vs Man Utd 2022 | Expected Goals Quadruple Chance Bruno Elanga Eriksen

August 27, 2022

Here is a look at the xG stats from Southampton vs Manchester United on August 27, 2022. United edge this clash 1-0 thanks to Bruno’s second half strike. There was one very notable passage of play, where Bruno, Elanga and Eriksen all went close, but Southampton put their bodies on the line and denied them.

xG Southampton 1.45-1.31 Man Utd shots map (Actual score Saints 0-1 MUFC)

0-1 Bruno goal vs Southampton xG 0.07

19th minute Bruno header chance vs Southampton xG 0.16 (blocked)
19th minute Elanga chance vs Southampton xG 0.35 (saved by keeper)
19th minute Bruno chance vs Southampton xG 0.55 (blocked)
19th minute Eriksen chance vs Southampton xG 0.55 (blocked)

All these multiple chances came in the same move/passage of play.

While these Man Utd chances vs Southampton in the 19th minute had individual xG, they cannot be added up for the team xG, because the team probability for a goal cannot be greater than 1.

Casemiro Manchester United debut 2022- Casemiro first game for MUFC vs Southampton

August 27, 2022

New summer signing Casemiro made his Manchester United debut against Southampton earlier this afternoon as a second half substitute for Anthony Elanga.

Casemiro first game for Manchester United in 2022/23 season?

Casemiro’s first game for Man United was against Southampton on 27 August, 2022

Whom did Casemiro replace in his first United game?

Casemiro (jersey number 18) was a substitute for Anthony Elanga (shirt number 36) in his first United game. He came on as a sub in the 80th minute, with MUFC leading 1-0.

Did Man United win in Casemiro’s first game for them?

Yes, MU won 1-0 in Casemiro’s debut game thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ 55th minute goal.

Thilo Kehrer LCB position at West Ham, WHUFC 500th home Premier League game- Talking Points from 0-2 Brighton loss

August 26, 2022

Another disappointing performance from West Ham, their worst of the season so far, saw them slump to a 2-0 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion at the London Stadium. Here are our talking points from this WHUFC vs BHAFC 2022/23 season clash

Kehrer starts at left centre-back for West Ham

Injuries had forced David Moyes to start Glen Johnson out of position at LCB against Forest. Johnson a full back by trade, dropped to the bench for this one, with new signing Thilo Kehrer playing at LCB instead.

West Ham starting lineup vs Brighton 2022

Silly Kehrer foul on Welbeck (after Zouma mistake) gives Brighton lead

The German defender was decent in the first half, but a silly foul on Danny Welbeck gave Brighton an opportunity to take the lead from the spot, and MacAllister duly took advantage. Bad decision as it was from Kehrer, his defensive partner Kurt Zouma was equally at fault- he went roaming around the halfway line as a midfielder and got caught in possession, leaving Kehrer exposed.

Alexis Macallister and Moises Caicedo very good in centre of park

They may have sold the likes of Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella, but Brighton remain a formidable team, and Potter’s first choice midfield duo of Macallister and Caicedo comfortably outplayed their West Ham counterparts.

Sanchez two Soucek header saves and Dunk block on Soucek at the end

The Czech star had two headers excellently saved by Brighton keeper Sanchez and another attempt was brilliantly blocked by Lewis Dunk.

West Ham though need an answer to the Rice-Soucek conundrum. The two haven’t quite had the impact in the middle of the park in recent times that Moyes would’ve wanted, and lack of depth in the centre of the park (it looks from Moyes’ comments that Flynn Downes is even below Coventry in the pecking order) means the duo have to play 90 minutes in every game.

Brighton a bogey team for West Ham in the Premier League

While West Ham fans might be despairing seeing their side at the bottom of the league, it isn’t all gloom and doom yet. Their first loss was against defending champions City; the second against Forest should’ve atleast been a point, if not all three, and Brighton, well, are West Ham’s bogey team- they simply can’t buy a win against the Seagulls in the league.

This 2-0 2022/23 season win takes Brighton’s unbeaten PL run against West Ham to eleven games!

WHUFC 500th home league game- first PL team to lose that landmark fixture

Eight PL teams before West Ham have played 500 home league games, but the Hammers were the first team to suffer defeat in that landmark 500th home league fixture.

Premier League Team of the Week Round 3/GW 3 2022-23 Season (August 20)

August 29, 2023August 23, 2022

Click here for Premier League TOTW Round 3 for 2023-24 season

Here is a look at the Premier League Team of the Week for Matchweek 3 (August 20/21/22 for the 2022/23 season). The week started with Spurs edging Wolves on Saturday afternoon and finished with United stunning Liverpool on Monday night.

Alan Shearer Team of the Week Gameweek 3 2022/23 season

Pope; Trippier, Saliba, Malacia; Almiron, Aaronson, Odegaard, Harrison; ASM, Rashford, Adams

Shearer’s TOTW has 3 Newcastle players and no MCFC ones- perhaps not a surprise after City dropped points in the North East over the weekend. His side also has Jack Harrison and Brenden Aaronson after they starred in Leeds United’s fine 3-0 win over Chelsea.

BBC TOTW Premier League Round 3 August 2022

Sanchez; Trippier, Saliba, Lisandro Martinez; ASM, Odegaard, Silva, Harrison; Adams, Mitrovic, Zaha

There are six common players between the PL and BBC’s team of the week- Trippier, Saliba, ASM, Odegaard, Harrison and Adams. Crooks has Lisandro Martinez after his fine performance against Liverpool (Shearer went for Malacia), and also has Mitrovic and Zaha upfront

xG Manchester United vs Liverpool 2022 | Expected Goals Stats MUFC 2-1 LFC August 22

March 5, 2023August 23, 2022

Click here for xG stats Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd on March 5 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester United vs Liverpool on 22 August, 2021. United won 2-1 to move off the bottom of the league table- a much needed win for Erik Ten Hag’s side after losing to Brighton on the opening day of the season and being demolished 4-0 by Brentford in Week 2.

Liverpool dominated the stats (see below), but created fewer clear-cut opportunities- the two Man United ones where they nearly put into their own net (the almost Bruno own goal v Liverpool and the almost Martinez OG against LFC saved by De Gea) were probably closer chances than any the Reds themselves created. Both of those near own goals would obviously not count for xG though.

xG Man United 1.54- Liverpool 1.51 shots map

0-0 Elanga chance vs Liverpool xG 0.30 (hits woodwork)
1-0 Sancho goal vs Liverpool xG 0.41
2-0 Rashford goal vs Liverpool xG 0.33
2-1 Salah header goal vs Man Utd xG 0.10

Lille 1-7 PSG 2022 Player Ratings L’Equipe Newspaper- Leo Jardim, Messi, Jose Fonte

August 22, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Lille vs PSG from well known French paper L’Equipe. LOSC goalkeeper Leo Jardim gets a 1/10 player rating, with Jose Fonte in defence getting a 2/10 rating. Mbappe, Neymar and Messi all got a player rating of 9/10 from L’Equipe. L’Equipe player ratings Lille vs Paris … Read more

Newcastle vs Man City 2022 Attendance 52,298 | xG NUFC MCFC Match Stats Expected Goals

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Newcastle vs Man City (2022/23 season played on August 21, 2022). The NUFC v MCFC game ended in a 3-3 draw, played in front of a crowd of 52,298 at St James Park.

xG Newcastle 2.25-3.29 Man City shots map (Actual score NUFC 3-3 MCFC)

0-1 Gundogan goal vs Newcastle xG 0.31
1-1 Almiron goal vs Man City xG 0.60

xG Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen 2022 | Expected Goals Match Stats BVB 2-3 SVW

August 20, 2022

Here is a look at the xG stats from Dortmund vs Werder Bremen on 20 August, 2022. A stunning comeback game from the Bundesliga 22/23 season- Werder trailed 2-0 in the 89th minute, only to win the game 3-2.

xG Dortmund 0.38-0.98 Werder Bremen shots map (Actual score BVB 2-3 SV Werder)

1-0 Julian Brandt goal vs Werder xG 0.04 (45+2′)
2-0 Raphael Guerreiro goal vs Bremen xG 0.02 (77′)
2-1 Buchanan goal vs Dortmund xG 0.07 (89′)
2-2 Schmidt goal vs Dortmund xG 0.10 (90+3′)
2-3 Burke goal vs Dortmund xG 0.06 (90+5′)

Stage header chance vs Dortmund 21st minute xG 0.23
Duksch free kick chance vs Dortmund 43rd minute xG 0.09

Tottenham vs Wolves 2022 Attendance 61298 | xG Spurs 1-0 Wolves Expected Goals Stats

August 20, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Tottenham vs Wolves (Crowd of 61,298 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) on 20 August, 2022. Spurs edged this clash 1-0 thanks to Harry Kane’s second half header. Wolves had the better of the Lilywhites in the first half, but didn’t convert it to something on the scoreboard, and paid the price after the interval.

xG Tottenham 1.63-0.74 Wolves shots map (Actual score THFC 1-0 Wolves)

1-0 Harry Kane header goal vs Wolves xG 0.58

Coufal at LB, Ben Johnson at LCB, Ogbonna captain- West Ham vs Viborg 2022 Lineups Conference League Playoff First Leg

August 19, 2022

Here is a look at the starting lineups for West Ham vs Viborg from the first leg of their UECL tie on August 18, 2022. West Ham won the game 3-1 with Scamacca (his first goal for WHUFC btw!), Bowen and Antonio scoring for the home side.

Vladimir Coufal left back vs Viborg; Ben Johnson as right centre back, Ogbonna captain in UECL

Interestingly, Vladimir Coufal, normally a right back by trade, played on the left side of defence as regular LB Aaron Cresswell didn’t feature here. Ben Johnson played LCB vs Forest over the weekend (he was paired with Zouma against NFFC), but with Angelo Ogbonna coming into the starting XI, Johnson shifted to RCB against Viborg.

Young Harrison Ashby played RB against Viborg, with Coventry and Soucek pairing up in midfield. Cornet on the left wing, Bowen on the right wing and Lanzini in the middle as a 10, with Scamacca upfront.

xG Brentford 4-0 Manchester United 2022 | Expected Goals & Match Stats

August 17, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Brentford vs Manchester United from game week 2 of the 2022/23 league season. The Bees shocked MUFC 4-0, leaving them at the bottom of the table (West Ham are second from bottom after losing top Nottingham Forest)

xG Brentford 1.73-0.92 Manchester United shots map (Actual score Brentford 4-0 MU)

1-0 Joshua Da Silva goal v United xG 0.03 (De Gea error)
2-0 Jensen goal v Man United xG 0.25 (after DDG mistake)
3-0 Ben Mee goal vs Man U xG 0.47
4-0 Mbuembo goal vs Man Utd xG 0.49

Eriksen chance vs Brentford 81st minute xG 0.16

Brentford vs Manchester United 4-0 Match Stats for comparison

Taiwo Awoniyi scorer of NFFC first Premier League goal of 2022/23, Declan Rice missed penalty against Nottingham, Benrahma disallowed goal

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022

Nottingham Forest’s first home game in the top flight after 23 years saw them beat David Moyes’ West Ham 1-0 at the City Ground. Here are our talking points from the clash.

Taiwo Awoniyi scorer of Forest’s first Premier League goal of 22/23

Who scored Forest’s first Premier League goal of the 22-23 season will be a pub quiz question for the future, and new NFFC signing Taiwo Awoniyi wrote himself into the club history books as he netted NFFC’s first goal of the 22/23 season. He might not have known much about it- the ball ricocheted off him and past Lukasz Fabianski, but it was just reward for the young striker’s first half efforts.

Declan Rice missed penalty against Nottingham Forest

Bad as they were in the first half, West Ham were a much better side after the interval and were given a penalty after Tomas Soucek’s shot was blocked by McKenna’s arm. However Rice produced a very disappointing penalty (no power whatsoever) and Dean Henderson comfortably saved the spot kick, giving Forest three priceless points.

Dean Henderson performance vs West Ham

Speaking of Henderson, this was another fine performance from the on-loan United youngster in goal given David de Gea’s struggles for the Red Devils over the weekend against Brentford. Some of his reaction saves were top notch, and he had a big role to play in getting Forest their first Premier League win of the millenium.

Benrahma disallowed goal vs Forest

Slightly controversial, but VAR disallowed Benrahma’s goal for Michail Antonio’s alleged bodycheck on Mangala. Antonio claimed that he could do nothing to stop Mangala from clattering into him, but VAR thought otherwise and so did the on-field referee after checking the TV on the sideline.

West Ham chances vs Forest

Speaking of the Hammers they had plenty of chances against Forest

A penalty saved (Rice)
Benrahama and Fornals both hitting the crossbar
Zouma goal line clearance
Benrahma disallowed goal
Soucek header saved by Henderson

They actually dominated the game on xG too (see xG map below), and on the balance of play, deserved at least a point, if not all three.

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace 2022 August- Preview as Reds look for first win

August 16, 2022August 14, 2022

Liverpool will be playing their first home league game of the season when they square off against Patrick Viera’s Crystal Palace at Anfield on Monday night. Neither team were able to secure a win on the opening weekend of the 22/23 campaign- the Eagles lost 2-0 to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, while the Reds were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against newly promoted Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Liverpool weren’t quite at their best against the Cottagers, who have returned to the top flight after winning the Championship last season, and fell behind after 32 minutes as the prolific Aleksandr Mitrovic put the hosts ahead. Neeskens Kebano very nearly made it 2-0 as he hit the post, and Klopp was forced to bring new summer signing Darwin Nunez off the bench early in the second half for Roberto Firmino after Fulham had dominated the opening 45.

Nunez’s introduction swung the game in Liverpool’s favour- he drew the visitors level in the 64th minute before Mitrovic’s 72nd minute spot kick restored the home side’s one goal advantage.

The Uruguayan then turned provider as he set up Mo Salah for an 80th minute equaliser, and Liverpool could consider themselves a tad fortunate to come away from the capital with a draw. Fulham had taken five games to hit the ground in their previous PL campaign, but they were up and running in their opening one here, and were very good value for their point.

England vs Germany Women Euro 2022 Final Player Ratings L’Equipe AS Newspaper

August 1, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for England vs Germany Women from their Euro 2022 final held on 31 July, 2022 from the big European sports newspapers (AS, L’Equipe). England beat Germany 2-1 in front of a 87,192 strong crowd (record Wembley attendance for a Euro final).

L’Equipe player ratings England v Germany Women Euro Final

England vs Germany Euro 2022 Final Player Ratings L'Equipe

Newspaper Player Ratings PSG vs Nantes 2022 Trophee des Champions L’Equipe- Neymar, Messi, Chirivella

August 1, 2022

Here is a look at the PSG vs Nantes (TDC 2022) player ratings from well known French newspaper L’Equipe. Neymar Jr and Lionel Messi both got 8/10, with Paris SG getting a team rating of 6.5/10. On the Nantes side, Blas got a 6/10, but otherwise, little to cheer about- Chirivella got a 3/10 rating. … Read more

Man Utd New 2022/23 Home Shirt- New Collar design from Adidas

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Another new big shirt release, and this time it is Manchester United, who have unveiled their new 22/23 home jersey just before their first pre-season game (against Liverpool in Bangkok) Shirt: Manchester United 2022/23 (home) League: England Manufacturer: Adidas Primary front of the shirt sponsor: Teamviewe Sleeve sponsor: DXC Technology (new, replacing Kohler) Unique points: … Read more

xG Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League Final 2022 | Courtois Saves Salah chances | Expected Goals Stats LFC 0-1 Real UCL

November 25, 2023May 28, 2022

Click here for expected goals stats Champions League Final 2023 Man City v Inter

Click here for xG stats Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool UCL March 2023

Click here for Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool CL Newspaper Player Ratings 2022 May

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League on 28 May, 2022. LFC were beaten 1-0- only their fourth defeat in all competitions this season. Jurgen Klopp’s side dominated all attacking metrics- 24 shots to 4 told a story in itself, but few of them were on target, and Real clinically took the only real chance they got in the entire game through Vinicius- that one goal effectively accounted for almost the entire of their xG.

xG Liverpool 1.98- 0.85 Real Madrid shots map (Actual score LFC 0-1 RMA)

0-1 Vinicius goal vs Liverpool xG 0.70

Some other notable LFC chances v Real Madrid and Courtois saves

16th minute Salah chance v Real Madrid (good Courtois save)
21st minute Mane chance v Real Madrid (Courtois save, pushed onto post)
64th minute Salah chance v Real Madrid (long range, but again Courtois parries away)
69th minute Salah chance vs Real Madrid (Courtois save from close range at post)
80th minute Jota chance v Real Madrid (promising position, but not the best of contact, saved by Courtois)
82nd minute Salah chance v Real Madrid (great Courtois save)

Promoted to 2.Bundesliga for 2022-23 & Relegated to 3.Bundesliga | German Second Division League Table 2021-22

June 7, 2023May 27, 2022

Click here for promotion and relegation from Liga 3 to Bundesliga 2 for 2023-24 season and final league tables.

Here is a look at the final 2.Bundesliga (German second division) and 3.Liga (German third division) league table for the 21/22 season, and the teams that got promoted for the upcoming 2022/23 season and relegated at the end of the current campaign.

Teams promoted to 2.Bundesliga for 2022/23 from 21/22 3.Liga

Magdeburg (champions), Eintracht Braunschweig (2nd) and FC Kaiserslautern (via playoff against Dresden)

Relegation/Promotion 2022 Playoff: FCK 0-0 Dresden | Dresden 0-2 FCK

3.Liga 2021/22 final league table

Of the three promoted teams, only one (Braunschweig) went back immediately. Braunschweig, Osnabruck and Wurzburger Kickers were the three teams that had been relegated from 2.Bundesliga at the end of the 2020/21 season.

There was therefore a second consecutive relegation in Germany for Wurzburger Kickers (from Bundesliga 2 to 3.Liga at the end of 20/21, and from 3.Liga to the Regional League at the end of this 21/22 season)

Real Madrid Losses 2021-22 Season | Teams that beat RM in La Liga and Champions League 21-22

March 10, 2024May 26, 2022

Here is a list of teams who beat Madrid in the 2021/2022 football season. Not many teams have managed to hand Real Madrid losses this campaign- they won the Spanish La Liga as well the Champions League

Roma vs Feyenoord 2022 Player Ratings Conference League Final- AS, Diario Sport, Corriere della Sera

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Roma Feyenoord on May 25, 2022 from some of the big European newspapers. Roma won the tie 1-0, giving Jose Mourinho another European trophy.

L’Equipe player ratings Roma 1-0 Feyenoord ECL Final 2022

Roma vs Feyenoord 2022 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Corriere della Sera Italian paper player ratings Roma Feyenoord

Roma Feyenoord Player Ratings CDS Newspaper

Diario AS Spanish paper ratings Roma-Feyenoord UECL Final 2022

Three Feyenoord players, including Trauner (who made the error leading to Zaniolo’s winner), not deemed worthy of a player rating by AS.

Roma vs Feyenoord Player Ratings 2022 Conference League Final

PSG vs Metz 5-0 Player Ratings May 2022 from L’Equipe newspaper- Mbappe, Messi

May 22, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Paris SG vs Metz on 21 May, 2022. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick for PSG and that gets him a 9/10 player rating. The result also relegated Metz to Ligue 2. Paris Saint Germain 5-0 Metz (Mbappe*3, Neymar, Di Maria) L’Equipe player ratings PSG vs … Read more

Liverpool Losses 21-22 Season | List of LFC defeats in Premier League & Champions League 2021-22

March 10, 2024May 21, 2022

Click here to see list of Liverpool losses in this current 23/24 season

Here is a look at the list of teams that beat Liverpool in the 2021/22 season. Also has a list of clubs who managed draws with LFC in the Premier League- in other words, the sides who avoided defeat against them in the PL. LFC played 63 games in the 2021/22 season- the maximum they could have played at the start of the season, and only lost four times.

Last updated after Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool on May 28, 2022 (UCL final)

Liverpool losses in the 2021/22 season in the Premier League (2)

West Ham 3-2 Liverpool (7 November 2021)
Leicester 1-0 Liverpool (28 December 2021)

Only two teams beat Liverpool in the Premier League in 2021/22- West Ham and Leicester.

LFC Champions League defeats in 21/22 season (2)

Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan (8 March 2022 UCL Round of 16 Second Leg)
Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool (28 May 2022 UCL final)

The only teams to defeat Liverpool in the Champions League in the 21/22 season were Inter Milan and Real Madrid. Inter won the second leg of their Round of 16 tie 1-0 at Anfield (Liverpool had won the first leg 2-0 and thus progressed 2-1 on aggregate), while Real prevailed 1-0 in the final.

Inter were also the only team to beat Liverpool at Anfield (across all competitions) in the 2021/22 season.

Arsenal New Home Shirt 2022/23 by Adidas

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Kit: Arsenal home shirt 2022/23
League: England (Premier League)
Manufacturer: Adidas
Release date: 19 May 2022

Their hopes of CL football might be hanging by a thread following a disappointing defeat to Newcastle, and Arsenal’s fans will be hoping that this new kit will be the start of a better future for them.

xG Chelsea vs Liverpool FA Cup Final 2022 | Expected Goals CFC LFC Shots Map | Diaz Robertson Pulisic chance

May 16, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Chelsea vs Liverpool on 14 May, 2022. LFC won the game on penalties, adding to their Carabao Cup triumph over the same team a few months ago. Plenty of shots, but between both teams, only four were on target.

xG Chelsea 1.08-1.69 Liverpool shots map (Actual score CFC 0-0 LFC)

Some notable chances in Chelsea vs Liverpool FA Cup Final and their individual xG

23rd minute Pulisic chance v Liverpool xG 0.15 (drags wide)
27th minute Alonso chance vs Liverpool xG 0.40 (saved by Alisson)
46th minute Pulisic chance vs Liverpool xG 0.14 (saved by Alisson)

48th minute Alonso free kick shot v Liverpool xG 0.02 (hits bar)

8th minute Diaz chance vs Chelsea xG 0.20 (saved by Mendy)- followup Keita shot xG 0.09 goes wide
44th minute Jota volley shot v Chelsea xG 0.12 (shoots over from close range)
84th minute Robertson chance v Chelsea xG 0.60 (hits post)

Newspaper Player Ratings Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City from L’Equipe, Diario AS, Marca, Sport- Modric, KDB, Rodrygo

May 29, 2022May 5, 2022

Click here for newspaper player ratings Real Madrid vs Liverpool UCL 2022 Final

Here is a look at the Spanish and European newspaper player ratings for Real Madrid vs Manchester City following their second leg Champions League game on May 4, 2022. Real won 3-1 (see expected goals stats for Real 3-1 Man City)

Rodrygo and Camavinga influential off the bench for Real. Kevin de Bruyne and Luka Modric, so influential for their teams in the first leg, poor here.

L’Equipe player ratings Real Madrid 3 Manchester City 1 UCL

3/10 player ratings for both De Bruyne and Jesus from L’Equipe; Luka Modric gets a 4/10 from them as does City manager Pep Guardiola.

Real Madrid vs Man City Player Ratings 2022 Champions League L'Equipe

Marca player ratings for Real vs Man City Second Leg semi final

Marca give four stars to both Courtois and Rodrygo.

Marca Player Ratings Real Madrid vs Man City 2022 Champions League Yesterday

xG Man City vs Real Madrid 2022 Champions League First Leg Mahrez Foden Chances | Expected Goals Stats MCFC 4-3 RMA Shots Map Semifinal

May 17, 2023April 26, 2022

Click here for Manchester City 4-0 Real Madrid xG 17 May 2023 Champions League SF

Click here for xG stats Real Madrid vs Man City 1-1 May 9 2023 Champions League

Click here for xG stats Real Madrid vs Liverpool UCL Final May 28 2022

Click here for xG stats Real Madrid vs Man City Second Leg Semifinal May 4 2022

Click here for xG stats from Liverpool vs Villarreal Semi final April 27 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Manchester City vs Real Madrid (UCL Semi final first leg, April 26). The game ended 4-3 in favour of Man City, who had plenty of chances to score more than the four goals they eventually did.

xG Man City 3.19-1.51 Real Madrid shots map (Actual score MCFC 4-3 RMA)

1-0 2′ De Bruyne header goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.11
2-0 11′ Jesus goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.50
2-1 33′ Benzema goal vs Man City xG 0.04 (great finish)
3-1 53′ Foden header goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.52 (free header in box)
3-2 55′ Vini goal vs Man City xG 0.25
4-2 74′ Bernardo Silva goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.03 (great hit, but Courtois static in goal)
4-3 82′ Benzema penalty goal vs Man City xG 0.75 (Panenka penalty as well)

Some other notable chances/ misses / opportunities in Man City vs Real Madrid 4-3

26th minute Mahrez chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.13 (on counter, hits side netting)
29th minute Foden chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.20 (on counter, shot wide)
48th minute Mahrez chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.25 (hits post)
48th minute Foden miss vs Real Madrid xG 0.55 (follow up from Mahrez chance, but hits the only Real Madrid defender present between him and the goal)
68th minute Laporte chance v Real Madrid xG 0.35 (free and unmarked in the box, but shoots at Courtois)
76th minute Mahrez chance v Real Madrid xG 0.11 (from tight, narrow angle, just wide)

Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Real Sociedad vs Barcelona 2022 April- Ter Stegen shines

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

Here is a look at the player ratings for Real Sociedad vs Barcelona on April 21, 2022 from the big Spanish newspapers. Barca were looking to rebound after a shock loss to Cadiz, and won 1-0, with Aubameyang scoring the only goal of the game.

Diario Sport paper player ratings Sociedad vs Barcelona April 2022

6.1 as a team rating for Sociedad from Sport, with Barca narrowly ahead at 6.3/10

Sociedad vs Barca 2022 Player Ratings Sport

xG Liverpool Man Utd April 2022 | Expected Goals LFC 4-0 MUFC Match Stats Shots Map

March 5, 2023April 20, 2022

Click here for LFC vs Man Utd xG 5 March 2023 at Anfield

Click here for Arsenal 3-1 Man United xG stats April 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Liverpool v Man United on 19 April, 2022. A comfortable win for LFC as they brushed aside their bitter rivals 4-0.

xG Liverpool 1.85-0.11 Man United shots map (Actual score LFC 4-0 MUFC)

1-0 Diaz goal v Man Utd xG 0.58
2-0 Salah first goal vs Man U xG 0.30
3-0 Mane goal vs MUFC xG 0.16
4-0 Salah second goal vs Man United xG 0.12

Jota 90+4′ header chance xG 0.13– free header at near post from corner

xG Liverpool vs Man City FA Cup 2022 April 16 Semifinal | Jesus chances | Expected Goals LFC 3-2 MCFC Stats

May 16, 2022April 16, 2022

Click here for expected goals stats FA Cup Final LFC v Chelsea 2022

Click here for LFC vs MUFC xG stats on April 19 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Liverpool vs Man City (FA Cup semi final on 16 April, 2022). City were very poor in the first half (only one shot from Grealish and none on target at half time), but vastly improved after the interval and had a flurry of shots towards the end. A rare City loss in the current 21/22 season.

xG Liverpool 1.85-1.99 Man City shots map (Actual score LFC 3-2 Man City)

1-0 Konate header goal vs Man City xG 0.09
2-0 Mane first goal vs City FA Cup xG 0.85 big Steffen mistake
3-0 Mane second goal vs City xG 0.03
3-1 Grealish goal vs Liverpool xG 0.30
3-2 Bernardo Silva goal vs Liverpool xG 0.65 (easy after Mahrez work)

Some other notable chances/misses/opportunities in Liverpool vs Man City FA Cup

54th minute Jesus chance vs Liverpool xG 0.25 (saved by Alisson at near post)
70th minute Jesus chance vs Liverpool xG 0.30 (great save by Alisson in 1v1)
90+2′ Fernandinho chance vs Liverpool xG 0.19 (volley attempt while free in the box, deflected by LFC player)

72nd minute Salah chance v City xG 0.22 after Zinchenko header mistake (tries to chip, but misses)
90+4′ Firmino chance vs Man City xG 0.30 (saved by keeper)

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea Player Ratings from L’Equipe, Diario AS Marca Newspaper Champions League Second Leg

April 13, 2022

Here are the player ratings for Real Madrid vs Chelsea on 12 April 2022 from the big European newspapers (L’Equipe, Diario AS, Marca and Sport). Chelsea won the game 3-2 (see xG for Real v Chelsea Champions League Second Leg), but lost 5-4 on aggregate.

L’Equipe player ratings Real Madrid v Chelsea 2022

Interestingly, French paper L’Equipe thought Havertz was poor, but the other Spanish papers thought he did well!

Real Madrid vs Chelsea 2022 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Diario AS player ratings Real Madrid 2 Chelsea 3 CL

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea 2022 Player Ratings AS

xG Real Madrid vs Chelsea Second Leg April 12 2022 Champions League Havertz Pulisic chances | Expected Goals Stats Shots Map RMA 2-3 CFC

April 19, 2023April 12, 2022

Click here for expected goals stats Chelsea vs Real Madrid 0-2 April 2023

Click here for xG stats Real Madrid vs Chelsea 2023 UCL First Leg QF April 12

Click here for Champions League final xG stats Real Madrid vs Liverpool

Click here for xG stats from Real Madrid vs Man City Second Leg Champions League May 4 2022

Click here for xG stats from Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid Champions League April 26 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Real Madrid v Chelsea (Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg on 12 April, 2022). Chelsea dominated till Modric’s superb pass got Real into the tie. CFC had plenty of decent chances (28 shots for CFC to 10 for Real)- CFC won 3-2, but lost 5-4 on aggregate. CFC had the better chances, and even had a goal disallowed by VAR.

xG Real Madrid 1.20-2.97 Chelsea shots map (Actual score RMA 2-3 CFC)

0-1 Mason Mount goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.30
0-2 Antonio Rudiger header goal vs Real xG 0.08
0-3 Werner goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.20
1-3 Rodrygo goal vs Chelsea xG 0.39 (great Modric pass assist, good finish too)

Frank Lampard Everton Manager Record 2022 | List of Lampard Everton Games Managed 21-22 & 22-23 season

May 3, 2023April 8, 2022

Click here for Lampard record and all games as Chelsea manager during his two stints (19/20, 20/21 and 22/23 seasons)

Here is a look at Frank Lampard’s record at Everton manager and the list of all EFC games managed by Lampard as Toffees boss in the 2021/22 PL season and 2022/23 seasons (before he was officially sacked on January 23, 2023)

Frank Lampard Everton Manager Stats and list of all matches managed (with results)

Last updated after West Ham 2-0 Everton on 21 January, 2023 (Lampard last game as EFC manager)

List of Everton 2021/22 season games with Lampard as manager

Lampard Everton Manager Record 2021-22 Season

Zero (0) xG for Atleti! | xG Man City Atletico Madrid 2022 Champions League Shots Map Stats First Leg Quarterfinal

April 14, 2022April 5, 2022

Click here for xG stats Atletico Madrid vs Man City Champions League Second Leg April 13 2022 Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on 5 April, 2022. Zero xG for a team in a major football/soccer match in the Champions League– … Read more

Newspaper Frontpage Headlines & Reaction after Italy North Macedonia from Gazzetta, Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport

March 26, 2022March 25, 2022

Here are the front pages from the big Italian newspapers (GDS, CDS, Tuttosport) today (March 25, 2022) following Italy’s 0-1 loss to North Macedonia in their World Cup playoff semifinal last night. North Macedonia had just 0.1 xG in the game against Italy, but beat the Azzurri.

Also see Italian paper headlines after Italy Euro 2020 win over England last year.

Gazzetta dello Sport headline after Italy vs North Macedonia WC Playoff loss

Gazzetta Dello Sport Headline Italia out of World Cup 2022 North Macedonia

Tuttosport frontpage after Italy loss to North Macedonia

Tuttosport Headline Italy North Macedonia 2022

Corriere dello Sport reaction to Italian World Cup failure to qualify

xG Italy North Macedonia 2022 March World Cup Playoff Semifinal | Match Stats and Shots Map

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Italy vs North Macedonia in their World Cup 2022 playoff semifinal. One of the great upsets in football history- reigning European champions Italy had 32 SHOTS (as compared to Macedonia’s 4), and were eliminated by a stoppage time winner with a xG of just 0.02!

xG Italy 1.89-0.12 North Macedonia shots map (Actual score Italia 0-1 North Macedonia)

0-1 Aleksandar Trajkovski goal vs Italy xG 0.02

Man City Losses (2021/22 season)- Teams to have defeated MCFC in Premier League, UCL and Cup

April 26, 2023March 7, 2022

Click here to see list of Man City losses in this 2022-23 Premier League season

Here is a list of teams who defeated Manchester City in the 21/22 season in the Premier League, Champions League and Cup (FA Cup + EFL/Carabao Cup) competitions. Also has a list of clubs who have drawn with Man City in 2021/22.

Last updated– May 22, 202 after Man City 3-2 Aston Villa (last game of league season)

Man City Premier League losses 21/22 season (3)

Tottenham 1-0 Manchester City (15 August 2021)
Man City 0-2 Crystal Palace (30 October 2021)
Man City 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur (19 February 2022)

Man City Champions League losses this 2021/2022 season (3)

PSG 2-0 Man City (28 September, 2021- Group Stage)
RB Leipzig 2-1 Man City (7 December, 2021- Group Stage)
Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (4 May, 2022 Semifinal Second Leg)

Hat tricks scored in a Premier League Manchester derby between United and City | List of scorers

October 2, 2022March 6, 2022

There have been three hat tricks in a Premier League Manchester derby between Man Utd and Man City. The first one was from Andrei Kanchelskis (for Man United) in the 1994/95 season. Hat tricks 2 and 3 came in the same game (Erling Haaland and Phil Foden for Man City) in the 2022/23 season on October 2.

Man United 5-0 Man City 10 November 1994 (Kanchelskis 43′, 47′, 88′) at Old Trafford

Kanchelskis also assisted Eric Cantona’s 24th minute opener in this game.

Jesse Marsch Manager Record RB Leipzig 2021 | List of matches at Red Bull & win loss record

March 4, 2022

Here is a look at the list of matches managed by Jesse Marsch at Red Bull Leipzig- the club he coached in the Bundesliga in the 2021/22 season for five months before taking over the Leeds job from Marcelo Bielsa in March 2022.

Jesse Marsch win percentage as manager at Leipzig?

Marsch won 7 games out of 20 at RBL, giving him a win percentage of 35%

Jesse Marsch record as RB Leipzig manager?

Managed 20 games- Won 7, Lost 9, Drew 4

London Football Awards 2022 Winners List | LFA 22 Nominees (for 2021-22 season)

March 15, 2023March 4, 2022

Click here for winner list and nominees for the 2023 LFA Awards

Here is a look at the list of winners from the 2022 London Football Awards, and other nominees in those respective categories. The LFA 2022 award winners were officially announced on March 3, 2022.

London Football Awards Premier League Men’s Player of the Year 2022

Declan Rice (West Ham)- Winner
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
Jorginho (Chelsea)
Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea)
Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

LFA Manager of the Year 2022 (for 21/22 season)

David Moyes (West Ham)- winner
Matt Gray (Sutton United)
Marco Silva (Fulham)
Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea)
Patrick Vieira (Crystal Palace)

Nantes vs PSG 2022 Player Ratings- Goalkeeper Alban Lafont gets a 10/10 rating from L’Equipe

August 1, 2022February 20, 2022

Click hee for PSG vs Nantes player ratings French Super Cup July 31 2022

Nantes goalkeeper Alban Lafont joined the rare list of players to get a 10/10 rating from French newspaper L’Equipe thanks to his marvellous performance against PSG, with FCN winning 3-1.

Lionel Messi got a 4/10 player rating vs Nantes while Kylian Mbappe, who scored the winner as Paris beat Real in the first leg of their UCL Round of 16 tie, rated a 3/10.

Video Funny Danny Batth own goal header vs Bolton 2022 for Sunderland

January 29, 2022

This Danny Batth own goal vs Bolton (VIDEO BELOW) was a rather dramatic header for Bolton’s fifth goal in their game earlier today, but it came from a Sunderland player! The Batth own goal header against Bolton came in the 85th minute and put them 5-0 ahead- they eventually won 6-0

List of red cards at AFCON 2022- Players sent off at Africa Cup of Nations 2021

February 16, 2022January 27, 2022

Here is the list of player who have got red cards at AFCON 2022 (officially the 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations being held in 2022).

List of player dismissals/red card at CAN 2022

1) Yared Bayeh (Ethiopia) vs Cape Verde- 9 January, 2022 (Group A)

2) El Bilal Toure (Mali) vs Tunisia- 12 January, 2022 (Group F)

3) Benjamin Tetteh (Ghana) vs Gabon- 14 January, 2022 (Group C)

4) Andre Ayew (Ghana) vs Comoros- 18 January, 2022 (Group C)

5) Kwame Quee (Sierra Leone) vs Equatorial Guinea- 20 January, 2022 (Group E)

Rafa Benitez Everton Manager Record- List of games managed, wins & losses (2021-2022)

April 8, 2022January 26, 2022

Click here for Frank Lampard record and stats as Everton manager.

Here is a look at the list of games managed by Rafa Benitez as Everton gaffer, and EFC’s results under Benitez in those matches.

How many games did Benitez manage Everton for?

Benitez managed Everton for a total of 22 games in the 2021/22 season

Benitez Everton Premier League record as manager?

Benitez Premier League record as Everton manager: Games 19- Won 5, Drew 4, Lost 10. Total points 19 (1.00 per game)

Benitez last game as Everton manager?

Benitez’s last game as Everton manager was the 2-1 loss to Norwich on 15 January 2022.

Rafael Benitez first game as Everton manager?

Benitez’s first game as Everton manager was a 3-1 win over Southampton on 14 August 2021.

Champions League Round of 16 Draw 2022 (Original First & New Draw) Result- Inter vs Liverpool & Benfica vs Ajax

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

The draw for the 2021/2022 Champions League Round of 16 has been conducted today (December 13, 2021) and Liverpool will face Inter in the Round of 16 while PSG have drawn Real Madrid. In the original draw that was conducted, PSG drew Man United (a Messi v Ronaldo show down), but that changed in the second draw. The only fixture that was same across both draws was Chelsea vs Lille.

UCL Round of 16 Revised New Draw 2022

Salzburg vs Bayern Munich
Sporting vs Man City
Benfica vs Ajax
Chelsea vs Lille
Atletico Madrid vs Man United
Villarreal vs Juventus
Inter Milan vs Liverpool
PSG vs Real Madrid

New Norwich City Badge 2022- NCFC new crest from 22/23 season

November 24, 2021

Norwich City have today (November 24, 2021) unveiled a new club badge that will officially be used by the club beginning next season (2022/23 season). The new NCFC crest is an attempt at modernising the old one, and both badges can be seen below here.

What changes are there in the new Norwich bade for 2022/2023

There are plenty of design changes- the lion, canary and the castle are all different, and the black outline that was present in the old badge has disappeared.

New Norwich City badge from June 2022

Nuno Tottenham Manager Stats 2021 | List of Games & Nuno record at Spurs

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021

Here is a look at the list of games managed by Nuno Espirito Santo during his managerial stint at Tottenham Hotspur. The Portuguese gaffer lasted only four months at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (having originally signed a 2 year contract) and managed only 17 games as Spurs boss. They had an encouraging start to the new campaign under him- there was even a time when Spurs were top of the table and Arsenal at the bottom on the same day.

Nuno manager record at Tottenham in 2021/22 season

Games managed 17: Won 9, Lost 7, Drew 1 (Win percentage 52.94%)

Nuno Premier League record at Tottenham?

Games managed 10: Won 5, Lost 5 (Win Percentage 50%)- 9 Goals For; 16 Goals Against

Nuno first game as Spurs manager?

Nuno’s first game as Tottenham manager saw him beat Man City 1-0 on August 15, 2021.

Controversial McArthur vs Saka Incident 2021 | McArthur kicks Saka challenge foul only yellow card VAR

November 4, 2021October 19, 2021

This McArthur kicking Saka incident was a very controversial one from Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Palace. The McArthur vs Saka incident took place before the interval, but the Palace star only received a yellow card for this foul, with several Arsenal fans feeling it should’ve been a red card by VAR

Newspaper Player Ratings France vs Spain 2021 Nations League Final- Griezmann, Pogba, Busquets

October 11, 2021

Here is a look at the player ratings from France vs Spain from the big European newspapers (L’Equipe, Sport, Diario AS) following Les Bleus’ UNL 2021 final triumph at the San Siro. Benzema and Mbappe were on target for France as they came from behind to win 2-1 (also check xG stats for Nations League Final 2021)

L’Equipe player ratings France Spain October 10 2021

L'Equipe player ratings Spain vs France Final 2021 Nations League

Tottenham on top of the table & Arsenal bottom of the table on same day- August 29 2021

August 30, 2021August 29, 2021

The first time it’s happened in Premier League history- Spurs at the top and Arsenal bottom on the SAME day after a particular round of fixtures. Nuno’s Tottenham will go into the international break as leaders following their 1-0 win over Watford, while Arsenal’s 5-0 loss to Manchester City in this round (Week 3 of the 21/22 season) means they are 20th and last in the league table, as can be seen below.

Interestingly, at this stage- Spurs are yet to concede a goal; Arsenal are yet to score one!

Given the history of the two clubs and their rivalry, it’s a day Spurs fans will not forget, and Arsenal fans will like to put behind as soon as possible.

Spurs first in the table and Arsenal 20th after Round 3 of 2021/22 season

Controversial Ashley Barnes tackle on Stuart Dallas 2021 | No red card for Barnes challenge v Leeds

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

This Ashley Barnes tackle on Stuart Dallas was a very controversial one, with many feeling the player should’ve seen got a red card. The Barnes challenge on Dallas took place earlier today, with the scores at 0-0.

xG Brentford Arsenal August 13 2021 | Expected Goals Stats & Shots Map

February 12, 2023August 14, 2021

Click here for xG stats Arsenal v Brentford 2022-23 season February 11 2023

Click here for xG stats Arsenal vs Brentford February 19 2022

Click here for expected goals xG from Brentford 0-1 Chelsea October 2021

Click here for expected goals xG stats from Manchester City v Arsenal August 28

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Brentford vs Arsenal– the Bees’ first ever Premier League game in their history, and also the 2021/22 season opener. Brentford won the game 2-0 thanks to goals from Sergi Canos and Christiaan Norgaard.

Italian Newspaper frontpage headlines & reaction to Italy Euro 2020 final win over England

July 12, 2021

Here is a look at how the big Italian newspapers (Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, TuttoSport and Corriere della Sera) reacted on July 12, 2021 to Italy winning Euro 2020 on penalties against England at Wembley.

Gazzetta dello Sport frontpage on July 12, 2021 (Troppo Bello!)

Gazzetta Dello Sport Headline after Italy Euro 2020 Win

Corriere dello Sport reaction to Italy England Euro Final (E Nostra!)

European Newspaper Player Ratings England vs Italy Euro 2020 Final- How did Immobile, Chiellini, Chiesa, Shaw play?

July 12, 2021

Here is a look at the player ratings for England vs Italy from the big European newspapers (L’Equipe, Bild, Diario AS, Corriere della Sera) following the Azzurri’s penalty shootout triumph at Wembley in the Euro 2021 final. England appeared to opt for a more defensive approach (see xG and match stats for Euro 2020 final) after taking the lead through Man United left back Luke Shaw.

L’Equipe player ratings England vs Italy Euro 2020 final

A 5.7 team rating for Italy versus a 5.5/10 team rating for England from French paper L’Equipe. Gianluigi Donnarumma the best player according to them with a 8/10; Nicolo Barella, Cirro Immobile and Kyle Walker the worst with 4/10 ratings.

L’Equipe also gave referee Bjorn Kuipers a 5/10 rating for his performance.

England vs Italy Euro 2020 Player Ratings L'Equipe

Diario AS player ratings England v Italy 2021 July 11

Three stars for as many as five Italian starters, including Donnarumma and Chiesa, from Spanish paper AS, but none for England’s players.

xG Italy England Euro 2021 Final July 11 | Expected Goals Match Stats & Shots Map Wembley Attendance 67173

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

Click here for Newspaper Player Ratings for Italy v England (From L’Equipe, Bild, Diario AS etc)

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Italy vs England (Euro 2020 final) on July 11, 2021. Italy won the game 3-2 on penalties in front of a tournament record crowd of 67,173 at Wembley, and as you can see, were perhaps the better side over 120 minutes, with England effectively shutting up shop after the early 2nd minute Luke Shaw goal. 19 shots for Italy in the game compared to only 6 for England. Italy had 66% of possession and made 822 passes in comparison to England’s 424 (almost twice as many).

xG England Denmark Euro 2021 Semifinal July 7 | Expected Goals Shots Map Stats Match Attendance 64950 Wembley

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

Here is a look at the xG stats for England vs Denmark (Euro 2020 semifinal) on July 7, 2021. England dominated this game in terms of chances on xG, but progressed via a controversial late penalty from Harry Kane. An attendance of 64,950 at Wembley for this game- the biggest crowd of Euro 2020 so far. Only 6 shots in the entire game for Denmark, and England were in control for much of the second half as well as extra time.

Man of the Match Winners Euro 2021 | List of MOTM European Championships 2020

July 11, 2021July 6, 2021

Here is a look at the list of official Man of the Match award winners for games played at Euro 2020 (held during June/July 2021)

Last updated after England vs Italy Final (MOTM Leonardo Bonucci) on 11 July, 2021.

Newspaper Player Ratings Germany vs England June 29 2021 | How did Werner, Muller, Hummels play?

June 30, 2021

Here is a look at the player ratings for Germany v England at Euro 2020 from the big European newspapers. England progressed to the quarters after a 2-0 win (also see xG statistics for the England Germany game). Timo Werner and Thomas Muller, the duo who missed Germany’s best chances, struggled in the player ratings, as can be seen below.

L’Equipe French newspaper Germany-England Euro 2021

2/10 player rating for both Muller and Werner from L’Equipe. Their best German player was defender Mats Hummels with a 6/10, while Havertz, Goretzka and Kroos all got a 5/10.

Germany England Player Ratings Euro 2021 L'Equipe

Bild player ratings Germany vs England 2021

(Note- 1 is a good rating, 6 is a bad one in this system)

Werner, Muller and Rudiger all get a 5 from German paper Bild, while Havertz and Neuer are the best German players in their books with a 2 rating.

xG England Germany Euro 2021 Round of 16 | Wembley attendance 41,973 & Expected Goals Shots Map Match Stats

July 4, 2021June 29, 2021

Click here for xG stats England vs Ukraine quarterfinal Euro 2020 July 3

Click here for newspaper player ratings England v Germany from Bild, L’Equipe and others.

Here is a look at the xG stats for England vs Germany (June 29, 2021). This Round of 16 clash at the Wembley Stadium in London had an official attendance of 41,973- the fifth biggest crowd at this Euros so far. England won the game 2-0 thanks to second half goals from Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling.

Photo- Crying German Kid during Germany Euro 2020 loss to England

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021

This picture of a young crying German girl during Die Mannschaft’s 2-0 loss to England at Wembley in their Round of 16 clash went viral. Germany were beaten 2-0 by Gareth Southgate’s men, and the young fan, with a German flag on her cheek and among the 41,973 in attendance, was obviously very disappointed with the result.

List of Euro 2021 Attendances | European Championships 2020 Crowds

July 31, 2022June 22, 2021

Click here for Euro 2022 Attendance Figures at the Women’s European Football Championships (July 2022). The England Women vs Germany final on July 31, 2022 attracted a crowd of 87,192 at Wembley.

Here is a look at the attendance stats for Euro 2020 played in June/July 2021. Last updated after England vs Italy Final Wembley (Attendance 67,173) on July 11, 2021.

The highest attendance at Euro 2020?

It was the 67,173 crowd at Wembley for the final between Italy and England on 11 July, 2021.

That was followed by the 64,950 crowd at Wembley for the England 2-1 Denmark semi final on July 7, 2021 and the 57,811 crowd at Wembley for the Italy vs Spain first semi on July 6, 2021.

The fourth biggest attendance was the 55,998 crowd in Budapest for Hungary vs France on 19 June, 2021. Budapest registered 50,00+ crowds for all three group games in Group F, including the Portugal-France one, as well the Netherlands-Czech Republic Ro16 clash. The venues with the best general attendances after the Puskas Arena have been Wembley (for the knockout stages) , St Petersburg and Copenhagen (see table below for individual game attendance figures)

Lowest crowd for a Euro 2021 game so far?

The 5,607 in attendance at Hampden Park, Glasgow for Croatia v Czech Republic on 18 June, 2021

What are the Wembley attendance stats for Euro 2021?

Wembley attendance for England Croatia- 18,497
Wembley crowd for England v Scotland- 20,306
Wembley attendance for England Czech Republic- 19,104
Wembley attendance for Italy v Austria (Round of 16)- 18,910
Wembley attendance for England vs Germany (Round of 16)- 41,973
Wembley Attendance for Italy vs Spain semifinal- 57,811
Wembley Attendance for England vs Denmark semi final- 64,950
Wembley Attendance for England Italy final- 67,173

List of own goals at Euro 2021 | Games in which OG scored by players at European Championships 2020

July 7, 2021June 19, 2021

Here is a list of own goals scored at the 2020 European Championships (held in June/July 2021). Euro 2020 also holds the record for most own goals scored at a European Championship final tournament.

List of the eleven (11) own goals at Euro 2021 so far (last updated July 7, 2021 after Simon Kjaer own goal vs England for Denmark)

1) Turkey 0-1 Italy (Demiral own goal 53′ | Group A | June 11, 2021)

This own goal by Juve defender Demiral was also the first/opening goal of Euro 2020.

2) Poland 0-1 Slovakia (Szczesny own goal 18′ | Group E | June 14, 2021)

Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny scored the second own goal of Euro 2021.

xG Denmark Finland Euro 2021 June 12 | Win with 1 shot on target | Expected Goals Shots Map & Match Stats

June 17, 2021June 12, 2021

Click here for xG stats for Denmark vs Belgium June 17 Euro 2021 Click here for xG stats England vs Croatia 13 June Euro 2021 Here are the xG stats from Denmark vs Finland (June 12, 2021- Group B). Finland won 1-0, and had only ONE shot on target in the entire game! Denmark dominated … Read more

Newspaper Player Ratings Manchester City Chelsea Champions League Final 2021- Dias, Stones, Kante, Werner

May 30, 2021

Here is a look at the newspaper player ratings for Man City v Chelsea (UCL Final 2021) from the big European newspapers. Chelsea won 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s goal (see xG stats for the 2021 Champions League final). L’Equipe player ratings UCL Final Man City Chelsea May 29 Diario AS player ratings MCFC vs … Read more

Declan Rice wearing glasses 2021 | Photo of Rice with spectacles watching Everton game

August 22, 2023May 9, 2021

Click here for photos of Rice wearing & adjusting contact lenses on the pitch while playing for Arsenal in 2023.

West Ham had injured midfielder Declan Rice watching their game against Everton from the stands, and the England star was spotted wearing specs and looking at his phone during the fixture. Rice was captured alongside Mark Noble- both key absentees in midfield as the Hammers started with Soucek and Lanzini in the centre of the park against the Toffees. Rice has often been linked with a move away to either Man Utd or Chelsea if the Hammers don’t qualify for European football.

Spanish Newspaper Player Ratings Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona 2021 Kings Cup Final- De Jong, Messi

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

Here is a look at the player ratings for Athletic Club vs Barca (Copa del Rey 2021 Final) from the big Spanish newspapers. Lionel Messi and Frenkie de Jong the pick of the Barcelona players as they lifted the Kings Cup. Diario Sport player ratings Athletic-Barca CDR Final 2021 Diario AS player ratings Bilbao Barcelona … Read more

“Betrayed by Ronaldo” Italian Newspaper reaction to Juventus Champions League exit to Porto

March 10, 2021

Here is a look at the front page headlines and reaction from the Italian newspapers following Juve’s Champions League exit at the hands of Porto on away goals. Corriere dello Sport headline after Juve Porto (“Tradita da Ronaldo”- Betrayed by Ronaldo) Gazzetta dello Sport frontpage after Juventus loss to Porto in 2021 Champions League The … Read more

“Mbappuleo”- Spanish Newspaper Frontpage Headline & reaction to Barcelona 1-4 PSG February 2021

June 13, 2021February 17, 2021

Here is a look at some frontpage headline and reaction from the Spanish newspapers on 17 February, 2021 following Barcelona’s 4-1 loss at the Nou Camp to Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick for PSG, and dominated the morning paper covers, as can be seen below.

Mundo Deportivo paper reaction to Barcelona 1-4 Paris SG February 2021

Diario AS headline today after Barca-PSG game

Diario Diario AS Newspaper Headline 17 February 2021 Barca PSG

GIF Video Rony missed penalty vs Al Ahly 2021 for Palmeiras- Weird run up & saved by goalkeeper

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

This Rony penalty miss vs Al Ahly will be a definite early contender for worst penalty of the year, with the Palmeiras player doing a weird, stuttering long run-up, only to have his shot saved by the Ahly keeper. Palmeiras lost this game on penalties

Video Innocent Maela own goal vs Black Leopards 2021 for Orlando Pirates- Bizarre OG from corner after hitting post with previous attempt

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021

This Innocent Maela own goal vs Black Leopards (VIDEO BELOW) was a bizarre own goal from the Orlando Pirates player in their game earlier today. He first “nearly” scored an own goal, hitting the post which lead to a corner, and from the resulting corner, the OPFC defender this time nodded past his own keeper!

Slaven Bilic West Brom Managerial Record & Stats | List of Bilic WBA Wins & Losses in 2019-20 & 2020-21

December 23, 2020December 16, 2020

West Bromwich Albion have officially sacked manager Slaven Bilic today (December 16, 2020). He joined WBA as manager on 13 June, 2019 and helped the Baggies win promotion from the Championship at the end of the 2019/20 season. What was Slaven Bilic’s Premier League record as WBA manager? Bilic PL record as WBA manager in … Read more

Video Jordyn Huitema Instagram Story 2020 | Racist Abuse Huitema Alphonso Davies

December 12, 2020

This Jordyn Huitema IG story (VIDEO BELOW) saw the CAN WNT player release a video detailing some of the racist abuses that have been directed towards her and boyfriend Alphonso Davies on social media. Davies, also a Canadian international, currently plays for Bayern Munich

xG Inter Milan Shakhtar 1.75-0.39 December 9 2020 Champions League | Expected Goals Shots Map & Key Chances

December 10, 2020

Here is a look at the xG stats for Inter vs Shakhtar in Round 6 of the Champions League on 9 December, 2020. Inter needed a win at home, but ended up drawing 0-0 which sent them out of Europe altogether. Shakhtar took third in the group and will be in the Europa League. Plenty … Read more

Raul Jimenez head injury vs Arsenal 2020 Skull Fracture | David Luiz vs Jimenez clash of heads at corner | Collision

March 16, 2021November 29, 2020

Click here for Rui Patricio head injury v Liverpool March 2021

This Raul Jimenez injury vs Arsenal saw the Wolves forward have to be stretchered off with a fractured skull after a nasty collision of heads with Gunners defender David Luiz in their league game earlier today. The Jimenez vs Luiz head clash incident took place in the 5th minute after a Willian corner.

English Newspaper Headlines & Frontpage reaction to Maradona death November 26 2020

June 13, 2021November 26, 2020

Here is a look at some UK based newspaper frontpage reaction today (November 26, 2020) to the legendary Diego Maradona’s death. The Argentine superstar helped his side beat England at the 1986 World Cup en route to the Albiceleste’s WC triumph, and the Hand of God dominates the front pages, as many might have expected. Maradona died at the age of 60 on November 25, 2020.

Daily Star frontpage headline Maradona death

“Where was VAR when we needed it the most” asked the Daily Star.

Daily Star Headline Maradona Death Newspaper

Daily Mirror front page after Maradona death

The Mirror went with the headline “Diego Maradona, a hero, a villain, a cheat and a genius…dead at 60”

List of hat tricks scored by Erling Braut Haaland | Three or more goals by Haaland in a single game

February 28, 2024November 24, 2020

Here is a list of all the occasions when Erling Braut Haaland has scored a hat trick in his senior professional career. He has 20 hat tricks in his senior career so far- 8 for Manchester City, 5 for RB Salzburg, 4 for Borussia Dortmund, 2 for the Norway national team and 1 for Molde. … Read more

xG Brest Marseille 1.95-1.26 | Expected Goals Shots Map Stade Brestois OM & Full Time Stats

September 4, 2020August 31, 2020

It was Lens against Nice last weekend, and it ended up being Brest-Marseille in Game Week 2. A fixture that the lesser fancied team edged on xG, but weren’t quite able to convert into points.

xG Brest Marseille 1.95-1.26 (Actual Score Brest 2 Marseille 3)

xG of individual goals

0-1 Marseille Florian Thauvin xG (0.05)
0-2 Marseille Caleta-Car xG (0.49)
1-2 Brest Faivre xG (0.06)
1-3 Marseille Caleta-Car xG (0.06)
2-3 Brest Charbonnier xG (0.52)

xG of some major chances that didn’t result in goals

Charbonnier 66′ xG (0.32)- for SB29
Tavares 88′ xG (0.29)- for SB29
Balerdi 84′ xG (0.46)-for OM

Brest had been taken to the cleaners last weekend by Nimes, but put on a much improved performance in what was a very open game against Andre-Villas Boas’ side.

List of Premier League Winners (1992 till date)

May 21, 2023June 27, 2011

Current champions– Man City (22/23 season) (title won on May 20, 2023 after NFFC 1-0 Arsenal)

Premier League title winners at the end of the 2022/2023 season

Premier League Titles Won Number as of 2023

List of Premier League Winners (1992 to date)

1992-93- Man Utd
1993-94- Man Utd
1994-95- Blackburn Rovers
1995-96- Man Utd
1996-97- Man Utd
1997-98- Arsenal
1998-99- Man Utd
1999-00- Man Utd
2000-01- Man Utd
2001-02- Arsenal
2002-03- Man Utd
2003-04- Arsenal
2004-05- Chelsea
2005-06- Chelsea
2006-07- Man Utd
2007-08- Man Utd
2008-09- Man Utd
2009-10- Chelsea
2010-11- Man Utd
2011-12 Manchester City
2012-13 Man Utd
2013-14 Manchester City
2014-15 Chelsea
2015-16 Leicester
2016-17 Chelsea
2017-18 Manchester City
2018-19 Manchester City
2019-20 Liverpool
2020-21 Manchester City
2021-22 Manchester City
2022-23 Manchester City