Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Manchester United
The final score was Newport County 2-4 Manchester United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Rasmus Højlund scored 90+4' for Manchester United.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester United led Possession 29%-71%. Manchester United also shaded Corners 3-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester United the favourite at 91.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester United
91.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
Manchester UnitedNewport County
Manchester United
29%
71%
Corners
Manchester UnitedNewport County
Manchester United
3
5
Shots on target
Manchester UnitedNewport County
Manchester United
7
9