diff --git a/google-map.html b/google-map.html
index 4fbb6a9..772686d 100644
--- a/google-map.html
+++ b/google-map.html
@@ -554,7 +554,7 @@
 
         this._observeMarkers();
 
-        this.markers = this._setMarkers(newMarkers);
+        this._setMarkers(newMarkers);
 
         // Set the map on each marker and zoom viewport to ensure they're in view.
         this._attachChildrenToMap(this.markers);