Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Manchester City
The final score was Manchester City 3-0 Brentford. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Omar Marmoush scored 90+2' for Manchester City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester City led Shots on target 10-2. Manchester City also shaded Total shots 25-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester City the favourite at 73.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester City
73.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Manchester CityManchester City
Brentford
10
2
Total shots
Manchester CityManchester City
Brentford
25
4
Corners
Manchester CityManchester City
Brentford
10
2