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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Manchester City

Manchester City

Arsenal

5

3

Total shots

Manchester City

Manchester City

Arsenal

15

9

Possession

Manchester City

Manchester City

Arsenal

59%

41%