December 2nd 2024.
Liverpool are dominating the Premier League as they sit nine points ahead at the top of the table. After their impressive 2-0 win against Manchester City, they are now the clear favorites to take home the title. The recent victory at Anfield, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, showcased their unstoppable form under the leadership of Arne Slot. Out of his first 20 games in charge, he has won an impressive 18, making him a force to be reckoned with.
The Premier League has been full of surprises this weekend, with Liverpool's lead increasing after 13 games. Their closest competitors, Arsenal and Chelsea, secured big wins against West Ham and Aston Villa respectively. On the other hand, Manchester City has suffered an unprecedented six losses in their last seven games, causing them to drop to fourth place, 11 points behind Liverpool. Many believe that Liverpool's current position is reminiscent of their previous title win under Jurgen Klopp, and some bookmakers have even declared the title race to be over.
According to Betfair, Liverpool's odds of winning the Premier League are at 4/7, with Arsenal as their nearest challengers at 11/4. Manchester City's odds have drifted to 15/2, while Chelsea sits as outsiders at 18/1, despite their impressive start under Enzo Maresca. The battle for the top four and a spot in the Champions League is still up for grabs, with only five points separating Brighton in fourth and Bournemouth in 13th. Teams like Tottenham, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Aston Villa are in contention, although their inconsistent form has made the race unpredictable. However, Manchester United's recent 4-0 win against Everton suggests that they could be a force to be reckoned with under Ruben Amorim.
The odds for the 2024/25 Premier League winner, according to Betfair, are as follows:
Liverpool - 4/7
Arsenal - 11/4
Manchester City - 15/2
Chelsea - 18/1
Manchester United - 80/1
Tottenham - 80/1
Other teams like Nottingham Forest, Brentford, and Fulham have also made surprisingly strong starts to the season, with Nottingham Forest currently in sixth place, just one point behind the defending champions. However, Betfair predicts that there will be no major upsets, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea as the favorites to secure a top-four finish.
Despite Betfair's predictions, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes that Manchester City will have a tough time securing a spot in the Champions League. He predicts that Arsenal and Chelsea, with their current form, will be difficult to beat and that Manchester City will need to make some changes in the January transfer market. Carragher reflects on a previous match between Manchester City and Liverpool, where Liverpool lost 4-1 and their midfield was unable to keep up with City's players. He believes that Manchester City's current midfield situation cannot be easily fixed and that they may face more losses in the remaining games.
The current odds for the top-four finish, according to Betfair, are as follows:
Liverpool - 1/500
Arsenal - 1/25
Manchester City - 4/11
Chelsea - 4/11
Tottenham - 11/4
Manchester United - 7/2
Brighton - 13/2
Newcastle - 15/2
Aston Villa - 9/1
Carragher's prediction shows that the race for the top four will be intense, with teams like Manchester City potentially facing a tough fight to secure a spot. As the Premier League season continues, it will be interesting to see if the odds will shift and if any other teams will surprise us with their performance.
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