Chelsea have shortened from 11/2 to 3/1 with William Hill for Chelsea to finish in the top 2 of the Premier League after three bookmakers cut their odds.
The odds on Chelsea to finish in the top 2 of the Premier League have come in at 11/4 with Betway after a statement win over Bournemouth.
Chelsea are priced at 11/4 with Betway to finish in the top 2 of the Premier League.
Arsenal are the clear favourites at a best price of 1/10 with Betway, with Chelsea third-shortest at 11/4 with Bet365.
Jordan Henderson scored twice and added an assist on his Chelsea home debut in the 5-1 win over Bournemouth.
Moisés Caicedo returned to the starting line-up after a calf injury, partnering Henderson in midfield.
Chelsea did not so much beat Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge as run them over. Henderson found the net after just 64 seconds and Morgan Rogers struck again almost immediately, the kind of blistering start that would have any DStv Premiership crowd off their seats. João Pedro then helped himself to two second-half goals, and Henderson rounded off his home debut with a brace and an assist. The 5-1 scoreline tells you plenty: this is a Chelsea attack with real bite in front of goal, and that firepower is the reason the market has moved.
The bookmakers have taken note. The odds on Chelsea to finish in the top 2 of the Premier League have firmed up, and it is easy to see why. Henderson and João Pedro are giving Xabi Alonso goals from more than one source, while Caicedo's return gives the engine room a steadier base to feed the forwards. Alonso called it a very complete performance, though he was honest enough to say there are still minor lapses to sort out. There is one cloud: captain Reece James missed the Bournemouth game with a knee issue picked up in training, and his fitness is worth watching. Even so, an attack firing like this makes a top-two push look a lot less fanciful than it did a few weeks ago.
Premier League Top 2 Finish odds
Betway currently offer the best price on Chelsea to finish in the top 2 of the Premier League at 11/4, with Bet365 matching that price, so there is little to separate the leading firms on this one at present.
Last updated: 11 October 2026, 14:09 UK time
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Who is favourite ahead of Chelsea to finish in the top 2 of the Premier League?
Arsenal are the clear favourites at a best price of 1/10 with Betway, and a home win over Leeds United at Emirates Stadium kept the log leaders ticking along nicely. That leaves the real fight for the second spot, and Chelsea now sit third-shortest at 11/4 with Bet365 after their goal-heavy weekend. The implied probability on the Blues has risen, but they still have Man City to reel in before they can claim to be Arsenal's closest pursuers in the betting.
Arsenal – 1/10 with Betway, the clear favourites after beating Leeds United.
Man City – 6/5 with Bet365, the nearest challengers to the leaders in the market.
Chelsea – 11/4 with Bet365, third-shortest in the market after the Bournemouth win.
Liverpool – 11/4 with Bet365, matching Chelsea's best price.
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What comes next for the odds on Chelsea to finish in the top 2 of the Premier League?
The next test comes on the road, with Chelsea due at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on 17 October, and that is exactly the kind of fixture that shows whether the Bournemouth display was a turning point or just one good afternoon. A visit from Tottenham follows, so the next fortnight will tell us a lot about where this side really stands. Our view is simple: the attack is the main asset, and as long as Henderson and João Pedro keep producing in front of goal, the odds on Chelsea will keep feeling the pressure. With Arsenal so far clear, Chelsea's realistic target is overhauling Man City for second. Keep an eye on James's knee and on how the wider Premier League odds react if Chelsea come through on Merseyside unscathed.
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