Premier League 2018/19: Ranking the top ten attacking teams on the basis of expected goals

6. Manchester United

Manchester United has an overall expected goal value of 12.83 with Ander Herrera as the player with the highest expected goal value at 3.91.

United have had their worst start to a campaign in 29 years - the slowest in England’s top flight since 1989-90.

Their 3-2 victory against Newcastle United at Old Trafford has taken them to 8th place in the league table with 13 points.

Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League

5. Tottenham Hotspur

The Spurs have an expected goal value of 14.79 with Harry Kane being the player with the highest value at 5.22.

Mauricio Pochettino's side currently sits at 5th place in the league table with 18 points.

4. Chelsea

The Blues have an expected goal value of 15.72 with Eden Hazard being the player with the highest value at 3.79.

Chelsea currently sit at 2nd place with 20 points, a joint top of the table position with Manchester City and Liverpool.

Southampton FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League