Postmatch editorial
Arsenal followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Gabriel Jesus put the first mark on the match 42', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Shots on target 3-7. Arsenal also shaded Total shots 8-17.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 52.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Arsenal
52.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ArsenalCrystal Palace
Arsenal
3
7
Total shots
ArsenalCrystal Palace
Arsenal
8
17
Possession
ArsenalCrystal Palace
Arsenal
40%
60%