
“Arm’s length” – Chelsea’s positive spin on dodgy 0.85xG stat
OneFootball EN 2 October 2025 at 16:00(Processed: 4 October 2025 at 20:20)
The article discusses Chelsea's reaction, using the phrase "arm's length," to a statistically questionable performance metric, specifically a low Expected Goals (xG) figure of 0.85. This suggests the team or media is attempting to frame a poor statistical output in a positive light.
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