Postmatch editorial
Manchester City made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Manchester City 5-0 Swansea City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Gabriel Jesus scored 88' for Manchester City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester City led Shots on target 12-1. Manchester City also shaded Total shots 19-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester City the favourite at 87.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester City
87.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Manchester CityManchester City
Swansea City
12
1
Total shots
Manchester CityManchester City
Swansea City
19
4
Possession
Manchester CityManchester City
Swansea City
77%
23%