Pictured in this graph: what xG does to a motherfucker.

I thought this graph was super interesting as it is a near-perfect illustration of when data analytics and advanced statistics started to enter into football (2014-2016) and some of the effects it’s had on the game.

EDIT: Forgot to paste a link to the complete article.

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See, the thing about Arsenal is they always try to walk it in.

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Did you see that ludicrous display last night?

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What was Wenger thinking putting Walcott on that early?!

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They’re having a laugh.

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