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Arsenal Deserved More. The Data Proves It.

Arsenal created 0.0 xG but lost 3-0. The xG gap of 0.0 tells a different story.

September 19, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Arsenal 💀 Cursed (-79) | Brighton 🎰 Blessed (+79)

Brighton created 0.00 xG. Arsenal created 0.00 xG. The scoreboard read 3-0. The data says Arsenal deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatBrightonArsenal
xG0.000.00
Goals30
Shots (on target)17 (5)11 (2)
Shots inside box1010
Possession40%60%
Corners56
GK saves22
Fouls1311
Cards (Y/R)4/01/0

Key Events

31' Goal - Pascal Groß (assist: Charalampos Kostoulas) (Brighton)

45' Goal - Charalampos Kostoulas (assist: Diego Gomez) (Brighton)

57' Goal - Chema Andrés (assist: Pascal Groß) (Brighton)

Verdict

- Brighton created 0.00 xG, scored 3 - Arsenal: 10 shots inside box, 0 goals

CURSD Match Score: Arsenal -79 (Cursed) | Brighton +79 (Blessed)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Arsenal were robbed by the data's standards.

Match Stats

BrightonArsenal
3Goals0
0.0xG0.0
17Shots11
40%Possession60%
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Common Questions

Arsenal Deserved More. The Data Proves It?

Arsenal created 0.0 xG but lost 3-0. The xG gap of 0.0 tells a different story.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Arsenal currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: Arsenal created 0.0 xG but lost 3-0. The xG gap of 0.0 tells a different story.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

Brighton currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League.

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