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)
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
AVFC vs Manchester City 1-0 Match Stats for comparison
(Villa stats on left; MCFC on right)
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
