The competition-worst stat that could spell trouble for Sunderland in the Europa League

Sunderland suffered their first continental defeat of the season after falling 2-0 to Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light. Despite registering 17 shots with seven on target, Régis Le Bris' side failed to score. According to WhoScored, Sunderland hold the largest negative disparity between goals scored and expected goals in the Europa League this season, netting just four times from an 8.98 xG.

Sunderland Echo reporter Jason Jones notes that while the wastefulness is not yet disastrous, finishing struggles could haunt the club in later stages. Sunderland currently sit 11th in the Europa League table after four fixtures.