Fulham struggles with expected goals despite improved league position

Fulham's Premier League season saw a remarkable turnaround under manager Álvaro Arbeloa after a poor start. The team, which initially posted only two points from six matches, now sits three points shy of the top half of the table as they prepare for a match against Newcastle. However, Fulham remains third in underperformance regarding expected goals (xG). Having scored nine goals in nine matches, Fulham has a significant gap of -4.7 between their actual goals and expected output, with key players like Gonzalo Garcia and Alex Iwobi failing to convert chances. Addressing this scoring issue is critical for continued upward momentum.

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