xG is a really important number for analysts because it anchors a whole raft of measurements and calculations that inform real, actual stuff behind-the-scenes.

That alone stops it being meaningless. But xG match score graphics on TV? Utter bollocks.

Predictably, the spat was caused by people trying to wind each other up on on Twitter and misrepresenting xG and its utility.

Using it in isolation to be definitive about a match (lost on xG) or a league position (should be 15th) is some mouth-breather shit.

It was weird. They were almost actively not putting us under pressure at the start and he was still wobbly. One of those nights I guess.