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Close but Cursed: Manchester United Fall Short Against Chelsea

Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United (xG: 2.7-1.2). The numbers match the result.

2 - 0
xG: 2.7 - 1.2
ChelseaxG 2.71 β†’ 2 goals
0.71 xG left on the table
Manchester UnitedxG 1.19 β†’ 0 goals
1.19 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Manchester United
-24
Unlucky πŸ˜”
Chelsea
+24
Lucky 😏
October 31, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Manchester United πŸ˜” Unlucky (-24) | Chelsea 😏 Lucky (+24)

Chelsea created 2.71 xG. Manchester United created 1.19 xG. The scoreboard read 2-0. The data says Manchester United deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatChelseaManchester United
xG2.711.19
Goals20
Shots (on target)19 (10)12 (5)
Shots inside box137
Possession59%41%
Corners87
GK saves38
Fouls820
Cards (Y/R)1/04/1

Key Events

50' Goal - Morgan Rogers (assist: Romeo Lavia) (Chelsea)

63' Red card - Lisandro MartΓ­nez (Manchester United)

64' Goal - Cole Palmer (pen) (Chelsea)

Verdict

- Chelsea created 2.71 xG, scored 2 - Manchester United created 1.19 xG, scored 0 - Manchester United GK made 8 saves - Chelsea GK made 3 saves

CURSD Match Score: Manchester United -24 (Unlucky) | Chelsea +24 (Lucky)

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

Match Stats

ChelseaManchester United
2Goals0
2.7xG1.2
19Shots12
59%Possession41%
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Close but Cursed: Manchester United Fall Short Against Chelsea?

Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United (xG: 2.7-1.2). The numbers match the result.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Manchester United currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United (xG: 2.7-1.2). The numbers match the result.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

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

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