Ep47: The Beta, The Data & The Haters

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This week, we're looking at a few bits and pieces, from FM21 Beta reaction, the revised data & Advanced Metrics the headline FM21 and of course, the recognising those who've felt underwhelmed by FM21's beta

Sources:

1. https://footballdata.wyscout.com/advanced-metrics/
2. https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/what-are-expected-goals-xg-and-expected-assists-xa-why-are-they-a-good-measure-of-player-performances
3. https://www.optasports.com/services/analytics/advanced-metrics/
4. https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/what-is-xg-football-how-statistic-calculated/h42z0iiv8mdg1ub10iisg1dju
5. https://understat.com
6. https://fmfc.footballmanager.com/blog/analysis-and-stats-fm21
7. https://footballmanager.com/features/matchday
   

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