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Arsenal 3-0 Fulham: Fulham Left Wondering What Went Wrong

Arsenal 3-0 Fulham (xG: 3.0-0.4). The numbers match the result.

3 - 0
xG: 3.0 - 0.4
ArsenalxG 2.97 β†’ 3 goals
FulhamxG 0.43 β†’ 0 goals
0.43 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Fulham
-21
Unlucky πŸ˜”
Arsenal
+21
Lucky 😏
May 2, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Fulham πŸ˜” Unlucky (-21) | Arsenal 😏 Lucky (+21)

Arsenal created 2.97 xG. Fulham created 0.43 xG. The scoreboard read 3-0. The data says Fulham deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatArsenalFulham
xG2.970.43
Goals30
Shots (on target)18 (9)10 (1)
Shots inside box135
Possession54%46%
Corners34
GK saves16
Fouls712
Cards (Y/R)0/01/0

Key Events

9' Goal - V. Gyokeres (assist: B. Saka) (Arsenal)

40' Goal - B. Saka (assist: V. Gyokeres) (Arsenal)

45'+4 Goal - V. Gyokeres (assist: L. Trossard) (Arsenal)

Verdict

- Fulham created 0.43 xG, scored 0 - Fulham GK made 6 saves

CURSD Match Score: Fulham -21 (Unlucky) | Arsenal +21 (Lucky)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Fulham deserved a better outcome.

Match Stats

ArsenalFulham
3Goals0
3.0xG0.4
18Shots10
54%Possession46%
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