Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Arsenal vs Chelsea on August 22, 2021. The Blues won this game 2-0, with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Reece James. As seen on xG and the post match stats, a fairly comfortable win for Thomas Tuchel’s men, and big work to do for Mikel Arteta.
xG Arsenal 0.69-3.18 Chelsea (Actual score AFC 0-2 CFC)
Here is a look at the xG stats from Southampton vs Manchester United on 22 August, 2021. Saints held OGS’ Red Devils to a 1-1 draw, but most of the match stats were in favour of Man Utd, as can be seen below.
xG Southampton 0.69-2.15 Man Utd (Actual score Saints 1-1 Man United)
1-0 Fred own goal (no xG for an own goal)
1-1 Greenwood goal xG 0.09
This Reece James foul on Saka incident was a controversial one, with Gunners fans feeling that their side should’ve been awarded a penalty. VAR however deemed that the James v Saka incident wasn’t worth one, but the challenge split opinion among pundits and fans alike