Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Manchester City
The final score was Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Savinho scored 84' for Manchester City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester City led Shots on target 4-2. Manchester City also shaded Total shots 15-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester City the favourite at 76.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester City
76.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Manchester CityManchester City
Crystal Palace
4
2
Total shots
Manchester CityManchester City
Crystal Palace
15
6
Possession
Manchester CityManchester City
Crystal Palace
73%
27%