Haaland's Unfortunate xG Record: City's Disappointing Draw Against Chelsea

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland had an unusually wasteful evening, setting an unwanted xG record. Despite dominating possession, City dropped two points in the Premier League title race with a 1-1 draw against a resilient Chelsea side. Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for City, but they struggled to break down Chelsea's solid defense. Haaland, who has scored 16 goals in the league this season, recorded the highest xG (expected goals) in a Premier League game this season without scoring (1.71). He had nine shots, including three big chances. The last player to come close to Haaland's unfortunate xG record was Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez with 1.61 expected goals. City manager Pep Guardiola expressed confidence in Haaland's ability to bounce back. Despite his lackluster performance, Haaland's teammate Daniel Sturridge acknowledged the challenges faced by strikers and the occasional off day. Overall, it was a disappointing evening for Haaland and City, but they remain optimistic for future matches.