Postmatch editorial
Arsenal made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Arsenal 1-0 Burnley. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Kai Havertz put the first mark on the match 37', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Shots on target 3-0. Arsenal also shaded Total shots 13-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 90.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Arsenal
90.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ArsenalArsenal
Burnley
3
0
Total shots
ArsenalArsenal
Burnley
13
5
Possession
ArsenalArsenal
Burnley
60%
40%