Here is a look at the xG (Expected goals) stats from Wolves vs Man Utd on August 29, 2021. United won this game 1-0 thanks to Mason Greenwood’s late winner. Wolves will be disappointed with the result given they had the better of the game on xG and shots- a third consecutive defeat in the league for the Midlands outfit.
xG Wolves 2.06-0.85 Man United shots map (Actual score Wolverhampton 0-1 MU)
0-1 Greenwood goal xG 0.05
Full time post match stats Wolves 0-1 MUFC for comparison
This Pogba challenge on Ruben Neves was a controversial incident that occurred in the buildup to Mason Greenwood’s winning goal against Wolves. Several Wolves fans felt that Pogba on Neves was a foul that should’ve resulted in the Greenwood goal being disallowed. However it was allowed to stand, and Wolves lost the game 1-0
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