Thread by @Soccerment_Blog

Last weekend featured several high-profile matches ⚽️ here is our take on some of them, using our Match Reports 👇 🧵

⚽ #MUNMCI 2-1
#ManchesterCity struggled to create chances (0.73 xG) despite their territorial dominance (70.6% Field Tilt). #ManchesterUnited were more direct (17.4% vs 4.9% long pass %) and more dangerous (1.69 xG), turning the derby around within four minutes

⚽ #NapoliJuventus 5-1
As usual this season, #Napoli dominated territory (56.5% Field Tilt), attacking production (2.38 vs 0.83 xG) and shooting quality (4 xGoT, new seasonal max), extending their lead in #SerieA to +9. #Juventus offered little resistance, especially in 2nd half

⚽ #TOTARS 0-2
Scoring chances were relatively even (1.26 vs 1.68 xG), however, #Arsenal converted their 1st half dominance in terms of territory (Field tilt) and threats created (xT) into two goals. In the 2nd half, they weathered the #Spurs push, while creating more chances

⚽ #RennesPSG 1-0
#Rennes stunned #PSG (2nd defeat in a row), creating better chances (1.27 vs 0.69 xG) and shooting more accurately (1.1 vs 0.1 xGoT). #Rennes changed their tactical approach, opting to sit back (33.5% Field Tilt) and hit on the counter

⚽ #BHALIV 3-0
#Liverpool suffered a crushing defeat against #Brighton, who had more chances (2.42 vs 1.11 xG) and territorial dominance (66.4% Field Tilt). #BHA also had better GPI (62% vs 35%) and GPE (47% vs 21%) than #LIV (highest GPI in #EPL, 59.4%)

🔜 GPI in match reports