Brighton’s underlying numbers impress as Arsenal struggle to finish chances
Manchester City have won all five of their opening matches, while Arsenal’s title prospects have faded after taking just two points from their past four games. Data on expected goals suggests Arsenal have created chances to win more often, but poor finishing has continued a problem seen last season; physical performance may also be a factor.
Brighton sit ninth, yet their expected-points record places them third, just 0.1 points behind City, after several matches in which they failed to convert strong chances into wins. The article also examines pressing by promoted teams: Crystal Palace rank third for high turnovers that lead to shots, while the supplied text ends before giving the other promoted side’s figures.
- Arsenal have taken two points from their past four matches.
- Brighton’s expected-points tally puts them third.
- Crystal Palace’s pressing is producing chances.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “The WSL so far: goal-shy Arsenal, underrated Brighton and more data pointers”.