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Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City: Manchester United's xG Says This Should Have Been Closer

Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City (xG: 0.0-0.0). The numbers match the result.

September 13, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Manchester United πŸ˜” Unlucky (-19) | Manchester City 😏 Lucky (+19)

Manchester United created 0.00 xG. Manchester City created 0.00 xG. The scoreboard read 0-1. The data says Manchester United deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatManchester UnitedManchester City
xG0.000.00
Goals01
Shots (on target)16 (3)6 (2)
Shots inside box62
Possession55%45%
Corners67
GK saves13
Fouls1710
Cards (Y/R)1/02/1

Key Events

23' Red card - Phil Foden (Manchester City)

60' Goal - Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Verdict

- Manchester City created 0.00 xG, scored 1 - Manchester City GK made 3 saves

CURSD Match Score: Manchester United -19 (Unlucky) | Manchester City +19 (Lucky)

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

Match Stats

Manchester UnitedManchester City
0Goals1
0.0xG0.0
16Shots6
55%Possession45%
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