Postmatch editorial
Arsenal made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Eberechi Eze put the first mark on the match 9', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Corners 7-2. Arsenal also shaded Shots on target 4-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Arsenal
71.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
ArsenalArsenal
Newcastle United
7
2
Shots on target
ArsenalArsenal
Newcastle United
4
3
Possession
Newcastle UnitedArsenal
Newcastle United
45%
55%