We look down the Premier League years to see if the race for the top four is likely to be decided already
The race for the top four this season looks to be as closely contested as we have seen for a while in the Premier League. The bookies give six teams a chance of getting there, with Man United longest price at 15/8 and their Manchester rivals as short as 1/10. Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham make up the six, with Everton following the pack at 16/1.
| Team | Top 4 Odds | Current Position |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 1/7 | 3rd |
| Liverpool | 1/5 | 1st |
| Chelsea | 1/4 | 2nd |
| Arsenal | 4/9 | 4th |
| Tottenham | 6/4 | 5th |
| Manchester United | 15/8 | 6th |
2008/09 and 2010/11 were the only seasons whereby the top four was decided after 11 games, both of which saw Man United win the title.If you’re a red devil, don’t be too disheartened by your poor start as six times United have finished in the top four after being outside it after matchday 11, as have old enemies Arsenal and Liverpool.
| Team | Top 4 Finishes After Being Outside It After 11 Games | Season(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 6 | 1992/93, 1996/97, 2001/02, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2014/15 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 1994/95, 1997/98, 2001/02, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08 |
| Arsenal | 6 | 2001/02, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2001/12, 2012/13, 2014/15 |
| Tottenham | 3 | 2009/10, 2011/12, 2015/16 |
| Aston Villa | 2 | 1992/93, 1995/96 |
| Newcastle | 2 | 1993/94, 2002/03 |
| Leeds | 2 | 1998/99, 2000/01 |
| Blackburn | 1 | 1998/99 |
| Chelsea | 1 | 1993/94 |
Liverpool can boast the two biggest points turn arounds. In both the 1999/00 and 2005/06 seasons they were 8 and 7 points adrift off the top four respectively and still managed to secure themselves a top 4 spot. Quite the achievement. Could their rivals Everton pull of a similar feat this season? 25/1 says they can.
Question:
— Oddschecker (@Oddschecker) November 15, 2016
Who do you think is most likely NOT to finish in the Top 4 this season?
