Postmatch editorial
Manchester United flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Brighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Manchester United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Patrick Dorgu put the first mark on the match 33', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester United led Shots on target 2-7. Manchester United also shaded Corners 0-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brighton & Hove Albion the favourite at 52.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Brighton & Hove Albion
52.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Manchester UnitedBrighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United
2
7
Corners
Manchester UnitedBrighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United
0
3
Total shots
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United
13
11