Postmatch editorial
Neither side managed to pull the match clear
The final score was AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester City. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Erling Haaland 90+5', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Manchester City led Shots on target 2-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Manchester City also shaded Total shots 10-14.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester City the favourite at 61.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester City
61.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Manchester CityAFC Bournemouth
Manchester City
2
5
Total shots
Manchester CityAFC Bournemouth
Manchester City
10
14
Possession
Manchester CityAFC Bournemouth
Manchester City
45%
55%