Premier League players struggle with goal scoring despite chances created

As of September 28, 2026, several Premier League players are registering significant gaps between their goals scored and expected goals. Phil Foden of Manchester City and Oliver McBurnie of Hull City are among the top underperformers, with both failing to score thus far. Thierno Barry of Everton, although scoring five goals in all competitions, has also missed key opportunities, reflecting a discrepancy in expected goals. Evanilson from Bournemouth and Igor Thiago of Brentford also feature in the list, with Thiago recently breaking his scoring drought against Chelsea. The early stages of the season highlight the challenges some players face in converting chances into goals.

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