The Premier League title race tightened again this weekend as Arsenal dropped points away at 10-man Chelsea, allowing Man City to close the gap to five points. After 13 matches – just over one third of the season – the table is beginning to form a clear shape at the top, and Bet9ja’s outright odds now give us a clearer picture of the five teams most likely to go all the way.
Arsenal still hold a five-point lead despite a gritty 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Mikel Merino’s header salvaged a point for the league leaders after Trevoh Chalobah put ten-man Chelsea ahead, but Arsenal’s inability to kill the game has tightened the title picture. City’s late win over Leeds and Chelsea’s resilient performance mean the chasing pack are refusing to let Arteta’s side pull away.
Here is where the race stands – and who the favourites are on Bet9ja to lift the trophy in May.
Arsenal (1.50)
Arsenal have been the most consistent team in the league so far, sitting on 30 points and unbeaten in 17 matches across all competitions. Even without Gabriel and Saliba at Stamford Bridge, the Gunners showed resilience and found a way back into the game through Saka’s delivery and Merino’s header.
Arteta’s team remain the benchmark: organised, physical, dominant at set pieces, and capable of controlling almost any match. The biggest question is whether they can maintain this level when the fixtures pile up and injuries hit, but the numbers and performances say they remain favourites for a reason.
Back Arsenal to end their 21-year wait and win the Premier League at 1.50 here.
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Manchester City (4.05)
Manchester City sit five points off the pace on 25 points, but they remain the biggest threat to Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s side have lost four league games already – far more than usual – and remain heavily reliant on Erling Haaland, who has scored 14 of their 24 goals this season.
Yet City’s late win against Leeds shows they still retain that ability to find a moment from nowhere. A run of favourable fixtures and the return of key players could push them back into full flow, but their vulnerability at the back and inconsistent form make them less convincing than previous seasons.
Back Man City’s title push at 4.05 here.
Chelsea (15.00)
Chelsea are the season’s wild card. Enzo Maresca has his team playing with intensity, structure and fearlessness, and despite going down to ten men, they were the better side against Arsenal for long stretches. Currently sitting third on 24 points, they look far more equipped to sustain a long title chase than many expected.
The major question is consistency. Chelsea have produced big performances, but injuries and a lack of cutting edge in certain games have cost them points. With Cole Palmer now back and wonderkid Estevao maturing rapidly, the Blues might be the only side realistically able to match Arsenal stride-for-stride.
Back Chelsea to shock the league and win the title at 15.00 here.
Liverpool (17.00)
Liverpool’s title defence has completely unravelled. Six defeats in their last eight league matches have dropped them out of the top four and left Arne Slot facing serious questions. They have the worst form of any team in this top-five list, and physically they look a long way off the levels required for Premier League dominance.
But while their league form is dreadful, the squad remains packed with quality. Liverpool can string together a run at any time – they’ve shown they can overpower even elite teams when their energy and press click. But unless something changes quickly, their title hopes may be gone by Christmas.
Back Liverpool to turn their season around and win the Premier League at 17.00 here.
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Manchester United (41.00)
Manchester United sit seventh on 21 points and have shown flickers of improvement under Ruben Amorim. But inconsistency, a thin squad, and a damaging home defeat to ten-man Everton have halted momentum.
United have attacking weapons and a manager with a clear identity, yet they remain far off the level required to challenge Arsenal or City. Unless they produce a dramatic mid-season surge and fix their defensive issues, a top-four race looks far more realistic than a title push.
Back the Red Devils as HUGE outsiders at 41.00 here.
