Postmatch editorial
Arsenal followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Arsenal 3-0 Stoke City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Alexandre Lacazette scored 89' for Arsenal.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Shots on target 12-2. Arsenal also shaded Total shots 24-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 76.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Arsenal
76.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ArsenalArsenal
Stoke City
12
2
Total shots
ArsenalArsenal
Stoke City
24
8
Possession
ArsenalArsenal
Stoke City
61%
39%