This Helder Costa goal vs Fulham saw the Portuguese star produce a very nice finish to put Leeds ahead in their game against the Cottagers. The Costa goal v Fulham came in the 5th minute following a corner- absolutely smashes it into the roof from a tight angle, no chance for the goalkeeper to save it. Also the first home league goal of the season for Leeds.
Fulham
xG Fulham Arsenal 0.16-2.21 September 12 2020 | Expected Goals Stats Shots Map FFC vs AFC
Here is a look at the xG stats from Fulham vs Arsenal on September 12, 2020- the first game of the 20/21 Prem season. It was a bit of a rude reintroduction to the top flight for Scott Parker’s men, who were outclassed by the Gunners.
xG Fulham 0.16-2.21 Arsenal (Actual score Fulham 0-3 Arsenal)
Individual xG of goals in Fulham vs Arsenal 0-3
Fulham 0-1 Arsenal Lacazette goal xG 0.67
Fulham 0-2 Arsenal Gabriel goal xG 0.44
Fulham 0-3 Arsenal Auba goal xG 0.05
Not surprisingly, Aubameyang’s stunner had the lowest xG
Willian had a 8th minute missed chance xG (0.68)- Lacazette scored from his shot rebound. The Brazilian’s 27th minute free kick that struck the post had a XG of 0.15
Not much by way of chances for Fulham- their best was perhaps one that didn’t register on the xG scoreboard (Kamara trying to round up the keeper after a mix up between Gabriel and Bernd Leno in the 2nd minute)
Great Rob Holding skill vs Fulham 2020 & run | Reaction Holding & Lacazette laughing together
This Rob Holding skill vs Fulham saw a great piece of play from the Arsenal defender, not something unlike what you might have seen from prime Ronaldinho or prime Thierry Henry. It also lead to the corner from which Gabriel scored his first goal for the Gunners. Nice reaction from Holding and Laca as well- laughing afterwards!