Here is a look at the Premier League log after GW9 in the 2023-2024 season. Spurs were top of the table after Match Week 9- a round that included a 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea.
Premier League table after 9 rounds 2023/24 season
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs Manchester City (Crowd attendance of 60,233 at the Emirates Stadium on 8 October 2023)
Only four shots in the entire game for City, and only one on target- not often you see that from the defending champions.
xG Arsenal 0.52-0.43 Man City shots map (Actual score ARS 1-0 MCI)
1-0 Martinelli goal vs Man City xG 0.04
City’s best chance v Arsenal went to Nathan Ake (xG 0.25 in the 5th minute)
Arsenal vs Man City 1-0 Match Stats for comparison
(Arsenal game stats on left; MCFC match stats on right)
Click here for xG stats Arsenal vs Lens 6-0 on 29 November 2023 UCL
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Lens vs Arsenal (Crowd attendance of 37,040 for this UCL fixture on 3 October, 2023).
Both of Lens’ finishes were very, very good, and they win the clash despite having lesser xG and possession than the Gunners.
xG Lens 0.52-1.13 Arsenal shots map (Actual score RCL 2-1 ARS)
0-1 Jesus goal vs Lens xG 0.09
1-1 Thomasson goal vs Arsenal xG 0.04
2-1 Wahi goal vs Arsenal xG 0.08
Arsenal’s biggest chances on xG went to Trossard (49th minute) and Tomiyasu (66th minute)
Lens Arsenal 2-1 Match Stats for comparison
(Lens on left; AFC on right)