Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats for Newcastle United v Manchester United (Attendance of 52,268 at St. James Park on 2 April, 2023).
Dominance for NUFC, and very little on the attacking front for Man Utd, and it is reflected in their low xG score. MUFC had more possession, but Newcastle had 22 shots to their six.
Three chances for Joe Willock (one of which was converted) accounted for about half of Newcastle’s whole xG in the game. NUFC were 5th in the Premier League table at the end of March 2023, and are now third.
xG Newcastle 3.51-0.40 Man United shots map (Actual score NEW 2-0 MUN)
1-0 Willock header goal vs Man Utd xG 0.85
2-0 Callum Wilson header goal vs Man Utd xG 0.28
Willock 16th minute chance vs Manchester United xG 0.75 (saved by de Gea)
Willock 40th minute chance v Man Utd xG 0.22 (shoots wide)
Newcastle vs Manchester United 2-0 Match Stats for comparison
(NUFC stats on left; MUN on right)
