Liverpool are now heavy favorites to clinch the Premier League title after a decisive 2-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield.
Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah secured the Reds’ 18th win in 20 games under manager Arne Slot.
With 13 matches played, Liverpool sit nine points ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea, who also delivered convincing wins over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s struggles have escalated. Pep Guardiola’s side has now lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions, dropping to fifth in the table, 11 points behind Liverpool.
Bookmakers Back Liverpool as Title Race Fizzles Out
Betfair odds position Liverpool at 4/7 to win the league, marking a dramatic shift from their earlier 17/20 odds. Arsenal trails as their closest competitor at 11/4, while City’s odds have drifted to 15/2.
Chelsea, benefiting from a stellar start under Enzo Maresca, remain in contention at 18/1.
Though Liverpool’s title challenge appears decisive, the race for a coveted top-four Champions League spot remains fierce.
Remarkably, only five points separate fourth-placed Brighton from 13th-placed Bournemouth, keeping the competition alive for clubs like Tottenham, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Aston Villa.
Battle for the Top Four Intensifies
United’s resurgence under Ruben Amorim was evident in their dominant 4-0 victory over Everton, while Nottingham Forest, Brentford, and Fulham have emerged as surprise contenders.
Nottingham Forest currently sit sixth, just a point behind defending champions Manchester City.
Despite these unexpected performances, Betfair odds suggest the top-four battle will ultimately favor Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, and Chelsea.
Carragher Predicts City’s Top-Four Struggles
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher shared his skepticism about Manchester City’s ability to recover, citing midfield weaknesses as a critical issue. On Sky Sports, Carragher said,
“I think it will be difficult for Man City to finish above Arsenal and Chelsea if they don’t strengthen in January.”
Carragher pointed to City’s midfield struggles as reminiscent of Liverpool’s decline during their transitional period under Klopp. “Right now, I could see Manchester City losing another four or five games this season. They have a real fight for the top four.”
Premier League Odds Breakdown
- Title Winner Odds
Liverpool: 4/7
Arsenal: 11/4
Man City: 15/2
Chelsea: 18/1 - Top-Four Odds
Liverpool: 1/500
Arsenal: 1/25
Man City: 4/11
Chelsea: 4/11
Tottenham: 11/4
Man Utd: 7/2
As Liverpool continue to dominate and Manchester City falter, the Premier League landscape this season looks poised for a dramatic reshuffling of power.