There are only four players in the current Arsenal squad who are performing better than expected in terms of their xG.

That is according to a report in The Athletic, which has named Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard among those players.

The report has noted that Declan Rice, Eddie Nketiah, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard are doing better than expected in terms of scoring goals.

England international midfielder Rice, who joined Arsenal from London rivals West Ham United in the summer of 2023, has scored three goals in the Premier League so far this season and has an xG difference of 1.5.

Striker Eddie Nketiah, who could be sold in the January transfer window, has an xG difference of 0.9. He has scored five goals in the league this season.

Norway international attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard has scored four goals in the Premier League and has an xG difference of 0.1

The Athletic has noted that winger Leandro Trossard has a 0.1 xG difference. He has found the back of the net three times in the Premier League.