Postmatch editorial

Manchester United followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Manchester United 3-2 Norwich City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Cristiano Ronaldo scored 76' for Manchester United.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester United led Shots on target 9-4. Manchester United also shaded Possession 61%-39%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester United the favourite at 78.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Manchester United

78.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Manchester United

Manchester United

Norwich City

9

4

Possession

Manchester United

Manchester United

Norwich City

61%

39%

Total shots

Manchester United

Manchester United

Norwich City

20

15