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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
ArsenalWest Ham United
Arsenal
9
15
Possession
ArsenalWest Ham United
Arsenal
36%
64%
Shots on target
ArsenalWest Ham United
Arsenal
3
4