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Goals, Assists, xG & xA. What of it?

Goals, Assists, xG & xA. What of it?

Earlier in the week we looked at expected goals (xG) in the Premier League so far this season. Here we have a look at the expected goals + expected assists (xA) versus the actual goals and assists for 18/19 so far (after 22 games): (data source: Wyscout; graphic...
xG Total; season so far 18/19

xG Total; season so far 18/19

Chris and I have tended to have differences of opinion when it comes to using statistics in football, though in recent years I have found myself warming up to the idea of using certain metrics to analyse the game.That said, I still enjoy the old adage that...