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0.0 xG Gap, Zero Points: Sunderland's Night in Numbers

Sunderland created 0.0 xG but lost 5-3. The xG gap of 0.0 tells a different story.

September 20, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Sunderland 💀 Cursed (-64) | Manchester City 🎰 Blessed (+64)

Manchester City created 0.00 xG. Sunderland created 0.00 xG. The scoreboard read 5-3. The data says Sunderland deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatManchester CitySunderland
xG0.000.00
Goals53
Shots (on target)16 (6)17 (9)
Shots inside box1214
Possession55%45%
Corners65
GK saves41
Fouls1414
Cards (Y/R)0/01/0

Key Events

9' Goal - Enzo Fernández (Manchester City)

12' Goal - Brian Brobbey (assist: Enzo Le Fée) (Sunderland)

29' Goal - Rayan Cherki (assist: Antoine Semenyo) (Manchester City)

33' Goal - Brian Brobbey (assist: Thomas Meunier) (Sunderland)

43' Goal - Antoine Semenyo (assist: Marc Guehi) (Manchester City)

57' Goal - Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)

59' Goal - Brian Brobbey (assist: Nilson Angulo) (Sunderland)

81' Goal - Erling Haaland (assist: Josko Gvardiol) (Manchester City)

Verdict

- Manchester City created 0.00 xG, scored 5 - Sunderland created 0.00 xG, scored 3 - Manchester City GK made 4 saves

CURSD Match Score: Sunderland -64 (Cursed) | Manchester City +64 (Blessed)

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

Match Stats

Manchester CitySunderland
5Goals3
0.0xG0.0
16Shots17
55%Possession45%
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