Postmatch editorial

Arsenal made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was West Ham United 0-1 Arsenal. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Leandro Trossard scored 83' for Arsenal.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Total shots 9-15. Arsenal also shaded Possession 36%-64%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 64.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Arsenal

64.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Arsenal

West Ham United

Arsenal

9

15

Possession

Arsenal

West Ham United

Arsenal

36%

64%

Shots on target

Arsenal

West Ham United

Arsenal

3

4