How Sunderland’s average xG compares with Arsenal, Newcastle United and Premier League rivals | OneFootball

Sunderland’s average expected goals stands at 1.37 across their first four Premier League matches, placing them 13th in the division’s xG ranking.

According to Sunderland Echo, Arsenal average 1.63 and Newcastle United 1.11, with Manchester United top on 2.33. Manchester City are at 1.88 and Liverpool 1.85, while Fulham post 1.68 and Brentford 1.77.

Regis Le Bris’ side have three goals so far, despite creating consistent chances. They have registered 16 shots on target, an average of four per game, and a further 29 efforts have been off target or blocked.

They have four points from four, losing to Ipswich Town, beating Fulham at home, drawing at Brentford, then losing to Arsenal.

Enzo Le Fee and Brian Brobbey have offered threat in attack, and the arrival of Malick Fofana from Lyon, the Belgian winger, adds depth for Le Bris. Sunderland visit title contenders Manchester City next weekend as they look to build on last season’s seventh-place finish.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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