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Quality of chances key in Chelsea win over Hammers

Graphic showing West Ham having more shots, shots on target and touches in opposition box than Chelsea, but having a lower xG number
[BBC]

West Ham had more possession, more shots, more shots on target and more touches in the opposition box than Chelsea on Saturday.

However, xG shows that the quality of chances was key to the final outcome - a 3-0 win for the visitors.

The chances West Ham created were of a lower quality, hence their xG number of less than one, while the chances they gave up to the Blues were very good.

Statistics collated by BBC Sport statistician Chris Collinson