How have the odds moved since the start of the season?
Man Utd
Start of season - 5/2
Now - 11/2
It’s no surprise to see that their odds have lengthened after such a disappointing start, but they’re still comfortably shorter than Liverpool and Spurs. The bookies haven’t written them off, and nor should they, making up that 6 point gap to 1st place at this stage of the season is more than do-able. Obviously their form will have to pick up soon if that’s to happen, but if it does you’ll not get anything like 11/2. So if you fancy them to come good, now’s the time to stick a few quid on it.
Man City
Start - 9/4
Now - 2/1
There’s not much in it, but after such an inconsistent start I’m surprised to see City’s odds shortening. Like United, they’ve got a new man at the helm so I can only imagine the bookies are banking on results improving once Pellegrini and Moyes have settled. The favourite tag is probably still just about deserved, but with Arsenal and Liverpool both going well, I’d be after more of an incentive than 2/1 to back them.
Chelsea
Start 9/4
Now - 23/10
Just about lengthened, but so close it makes no difference. If they’d kept hold of Lukaku then they’d be my favourites but I can see their lack of forward options hindering them at some point, in fact you might say it already has. Just how special is the Special One? If you think he’ll make the difference, then Chelsea are worth a punt at this price.
Arsenal
Start - 11/1
Now - 9/2
Their odds have more than halved, but wasn’t a decent start to be expected? I’d be tempted to hold off and see if they can avoid their annual February meltdown and double-figure injury list. Though of course if they do, you’ll not get anything like 9/2.
Tottenham
Start 25/1
Now - 14/1
It’s by no means been a spectacular start for Spurs but they had as much upheaval as anyone over the summer, so the fact they’re still in and amongst it probably justifies the shortening of their odds. This is likely to be the most open Premier League season in a long time so if you were feeling ambitious, a few quid at 14s wouldn’t be ridiculous.
Liverpool
Start - 28/1
Now - 7/1
I imagine there’s a lot more people fancying them at 7/1 now than 28/1 at the start of the campaign. It’s reasonable to expect them to fall away but with no European distractions, the squad isn’t going to be stretched too thin, and they could just as easily maintain their early form. A lot will depend on Suarez and Sturridge of course, but who’s to say they won’t at least be challenging come the end of the season?
Everton
Start - 250/1
Now - 150/1
Maybe not, but 10/1 on them finishing top 4 might be worth a look.
Southampton
Start - 2000/1
Now - 1000/1
They’re obviously not going to win it but that’s quite the odds slash. The Saints are the surprise package so far (well, them or Man Utd) and that’s reflected here.
Who do you fancy to win it at the moment?
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