This Romelu Lukaku goal vs Aston Villa saw some stunning work in the build-up from Mateo Kovacic, with the medio getting past two players, embarking on a run and then producing an excellent long range pass that Lukaku latched on to before finishing
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xG Liverpool Chelsea 3.35-0.73 August 2021 | Match Stats & Expected Goals Shots Map LFC 1-1 CFC
Here is a look at the xG stats for Liverpool vs Chelsea on August 28, 2021. Chelsea played a full half with ten men following a red card to Reece James for handball, but Thomas Tuchel’s men produced a fine defensive performance to keep Liverpool at bay. The Reds dominated on xG and in the match stats, but had to settle for a point.
xG Liverpool 3.35-0.73 Chelsea shots map (Actual score LFC 1-1 CFC)
0-1 Havertz goal xG 0.05
1-1 Mo Salah penalty goal xG 0.80
Reece James red card vs Liverpool 2021 VAR | James handball sent off before Salah penalty
This Reece James handball vs Liverpool was a controversial incident, with the Blues defender sent off and Liverpool getting a penalty which was consequently converted by Mo Salah. VAR deemed the James handball v Liverpool to be worthy of a check by Anthony Taylor, who gave him a red card after seeing the incident