Arsenal edged past Chelsea at the Emirates to extend their lead to 5 points against Man City at the top of the Premier League summit.
Arsenal have strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race after edging past Chelsea in a hard-fought London derby. The Gunners’ 2–1 victory not only extended their advantage at the top of the table but also saw bookmakers tighten the title market in their favour.
Following the win over Chelsea, Arsenal are now priced as clear favourites to lift the Premier League crown this season, with the outright title market reflecting their strong standing at the summit. Manchester City remain closest in the market, priced as the main challengers despite narrowing the gap to Arsenal with recent results.
Who is the Favourite to Win the 2025/26 Premier League Title?
While Manchester City remain within striking distance, latest odds currently gives Arsenal the edge as they sit on top of the table and look to maintain momentum in the title race.
| Premier League Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 3/5 | BetGoodwin |
| Man City | 7/4 | bet365 |
| Man Utd | 66/1 | bet365 |
| Aston Villa | 500/1 | bet365 |
| Liverpool | 500/1 | bet365 |
| Chelsea | 1000/1 | bet365 |
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The title market is currently led by Arsenal F.C., who are priced at 3/5 after establishing themselves as the team to beat this season. Their strong defensive record, consistent results in big matches, and position near the top of the table explain why they are short favourites.
Close behind are Manchester City F.C. at 7/4, reflecting their reputation as perennial title challengers and their ability to mount late-season runs, even if they have dropped points at times this campaign.
Further down the market, Manchester United F.C. are priced at 66/1, signalling that while there has been some optimism following recent performances, they are still viewed as long shots due to inconsistency over the season.
The extremely long odds for Aston Villa F.C. and Liverpool F.C. at 500/1 suggest that their current points position and overall title challenge momentum are not strong enough to justify a realistic championship push.
Premier League Title Odds Betting Trends
Somewhat surprisingly, 47% of bets placed in the last 12 hours have backed Michael Carrick’s Manchester United, who climbed to third in the Premier League table above Villa. They remain 13 points behind leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
Manchester City and Arsenal have attracted a similar share of support, accounting for 24% and 22% of bets respectively. United’s odds have shortened from 100/1 to 50/1 with some bookmakers, but they are still considered outsiders in the title race.
