Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Chelsea vs Aston Villa on September 11, 2021. The game finished in a 3-0 win for CFC, with Romelu Lukaku netting twice, but xG suggests the scoreline was a tad unfair to Aston Villa, as can be seen from the shots map and the stats below.
xG Chelsea 1.13-1.33 Aston Villa shots map (Actual score CFC 3-0 AVFC)
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
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
