Postmatch editorial
Manchester City made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Rayan Cherki put the first mark on the match 16', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester City led Shots on target 5-3. Manchester City also shaded Total shots 15-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester City the favourite at 54.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester City
54.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Manchester CityManchester City
Arsenal
5
3
Total shots
Manchester CityManchester City
Arsenal
15
9
Possession
Manchester CityManchester City
Arsenal
59%
41%