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Intriguing stats suggest Brighton deserved to beat Liverpool in Premier League clash last weekend

The 2020/21 Premier League campaign had its tenth gameweek last weekend, and the action certainly didn't disappoint, with sensational goals, shock results and dramatic late finishes consolidating the competition's reputation as one of the world's most entertaining leagues.
By Richie Boon
Published 1st Dec 2020, 12:30 BST
Updated 1st Dec 2020, 12:46 BST

Stats experts Infogol have compiled their weekly Premier League result 'fairness' table, which ranks every result by how 'fair' it was, based on factors such as shots taken and xG (expected goals). Here's how Brighton & Hove Albion's 1-1 draw with Liverpool ranks alongside every other Premier League game from last weekend.

Everton's shot total: 15. Everton's xG: 1.49. Leeds' shot total: 23. Leeds' xG: 3.38.

1. Everton 0-1 Leeds United - Fairness rating: 99.8%

Everton's shot total: 15. Everton's xG: 1.49. Leeds' shot total: 23. Leeds' xG: 3.38. Photo: PETER POWELL

Arsenal's shot total: 13. Arsenal's xG: 1.65. Wolves' shot total: 11. Wolves' xG: 2.27.

2. Arsenal 1-2 Wolves - Fairness rating: 91.8%

Arsenal's shot total: 13. Arsenal's xG: 1.65. Wolves' shot total: 11. Wolves' xG: 2.27. Photo: Pool

Foxes' shot total: 16. Foxes' xG: 1.46. Fulham's shot total: 10. Fulham's xG: 1.95.

3. Leicester City 1-2 Fulham - Fairness rating: 89.8%

Foxes' shot total: 16. Foxes' xG: 1.46. Fulham's shot total: 10. Fulham's xG: 1.95. Photo: TIM KEETON

Man City's shot total: 19. Man City's xG: 1.87. Burnley's shot total: 9. Burnley's xG: 0.54.

4. Man City 5-0 Burnley - Fairness rating: 79.9%

Man City's shot total: 19. Man City's xG: 1.87. Burnley's shot total: 9. Burnley's xG: 0.54. Photo: Laurence Griffiths

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