Current Premier League top 4 odds provide an indication of where teams are expected to end up come next May.
Will the league table look much as it did at the end of the previous campaign? Will we see some big changes at the top end of the table? Here’s our early take on the situation.
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Current favourites
Liverpool remained as Premier League favourites for the top four at 1/66 this week despite not playing their fixture against Everton, which was postponed due to Storm Darragh.
Whether they will secure a second Premier League title is another question, but Arne Slot's Reds seem almost certain to at least finish the season in the Champions League spots.
Man City's poor form continued as they drew 2-2 with struggling Crystal Palace, meaning they are now fourth favourite to finish in a top four spot, moving down to 4/11.
Although these odds still indicate it is more than likely City will spend another year fighting for the Champions League, with their recent form it is really anyone's guess as to where they will finish.
Not securing a top-four finish would be practically unprecedented considering the Citizens' recent success, as star man Erling Haaland continues to struggle in front of goal. The Norwegian has only managed two goals in his last five Premier League appearances.
Arsenal also faltered at the weekend, as a 1-1 draw with Fulham saw further question marks be raised over their chance creation from open play.
It was another fixture in which corner proved to be the side's most potent threat, with William Saliba getting himself on the scoresheet for the second game running.
Best Premier League top 4 odds
| Liverpool |
1/66 |
0 |
0 |
| Arsenal |
1/25 |
0 |
0 |
| Chelsea |
1/6 |
0 |
0 |
| Man City |
4/11 |
5 |
0 |
| Aston Villa |
9/1 |
0 |
14 |
| Tottenham |
10/1 |
2 |
2 |
| Brighton |
11/1 |
2 |
4 |
| Newcastle |
12/1 |
0 |
11 |
| Man United |
12/1 |
3 |
0 |
| Bournemouth |
28/1 |
10 |
0 |
As shown above, we have a number of other teams that are in with a decent chance of completing the top four. We'll now look at these teams' chances in greater detail.
Chelsea
A revived Chelsea side under Enzo Maresca have been mightily impressive this season, rising to third in the table with a 60% win rate. This seems to be increasing week by week, as the Blues have won all of their last four fixtures.
Their most recent victory came in the form of a 4-3 turnaround against Spurs, which saw Ange Postecoglou's side fall to 11th in the table.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have now risen to second, only four points behind leaders Liverpool, and should certainly be seen as serious contenders for the title, let alone the top four.
Bookies have them priced at 1/6, so almost certain to secure a Champions League spot.
Aston Villa
The Premier League's most recent risers have been Aston Villa, who are now 9/1 to gain a top four place.
Currently sixth in the table, Unai Emery's side had endured a very tough run of form that had seen them win just once out of their previous nine fixtures in all competitions.
However, a 1-0 win against Southampton made it two wins from two, the same number of points separating them from Manchester City in fourth place.
At 9/1, they could be a good shout for punters looking for clubs with an outside of breaking into the coveted Champions League places.
Who will finish in the Premier League top 4? Here’s our prediction
Just to re-emphasise, they aren't challenging for the title any time soon, but just one player in the right spot could see Spurs' odds tumble. Although Solanke has been something of a disappointment, Brennan Johnson has been one of the Lilywhites' better performers of late, so we think it's a good idea to back Ange Postecoglou's men while the current price stands.
Lifelong Ipswich Town supporter who recently graduated from Durham University in French and German. Have developed a passion for European football based on my links abroad and am an avid supporter of Werder Bremen and Auxerre. Joined the MFT team in October 2024 and looking to take my first steps into the world of football journalism.
