R Code to Scrape xG Data From Fbref

I have recently talked about the best data sources for xG and the best ways to use xG data. In this post I’m providing the R code I use which: Scrapes non-penalty xG data (npxG) and expected assist (xA) data for all the players in the Premier League Scrapes npxG for and against data for…

xG Data Sources for FPL

Below are advantages and disadvantages of xG data sources one can use for FPL. Why xG and expected assists (xA) are better stats than goals and assists has been widely discussed. For example, Michael Caley (@MC_of_A) has done a lot of work on the benefits of xG: https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/2014/2/28/5452786/shot-matrix-tottenham-hotspur-stats-analysis-expected-goals This twitter thread is another explanation on…