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English Premier League 2026-27 Winner Odds - Arsenal Top of the Market

matthew-marshall
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Last updated: Fri 24 Jul 2026 14:16
As the 2026-27 Premier League season approaches, Arsenal are favourites to defend their title, backed by squad stability and Arteta's leadership. Manchester City start a new era under Enzo Maresca, facing the challenge of replacing Pep Guardiola and key players. Liverpool undergo a tactical reset with Andoni Iraola, seeking to plug defensive holes and adapt after Salah's departure. Manchester United and Chelsea remain intriguing with managerial changes, but need work to challenge Arsenal and City. Bookmakers underline a two-horse race, with the remaining top-five clubs fighting for Champions League spots.
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  • Arsenal top the odds for 2026-27 Premier League title
  • Man City are second favourites under Enzo Maresca
  • Liverpool, Man United & Chelsea are considered outsiders
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Arsenal won the 2025/26 English Premier League under Mikel Arteta (Getty)

With summer activity heating up and expectations high for the 2026-27 English Premier League season, the outright winner market is coming into focus before the season kicks off on 21 August.

Arsenal are the favourites due to the stability provided by Mikel Arteta, Manchester City close behind as Enzo Maresca replaces Pep Guardiola.

It's expected to be a two horse race with Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea battling for a top four position.

Let's take a look at the top five teams in the betting market:

Arsenal - The Defending Champions


  • Manager: Mikel Arteta
  • Key Players: David Raya, Gabriel Magalhães, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres
  • In: Illan Meslier (Leeds United), Piero Hincapie (option activated from Bayer Leverkusen), Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge)
  • Out: Leandro Trossard (Besiktas)

Arsenal enter the campaign as defending champions having broken through last season, their first title since the invincibles under Arsene Wenger in 2003-24.

Mikel Arteta has built his side on defensive stability and tactical consistency, the Gunners proving their class on the European stage after reaching the UEFA Champions League final.

William Saliba's back injury that he sustained in the World Cup semi-final will see the Frenchman spend a significant amount of time on the sidelines. It's a big blow after he formed a great partnership with Gabriel Magalhães, Arteta to rely on Piero Hincapié and Cristhian Mosquera in central defence.

Arsenal have already made one move in the transfer window, selling 31-year-old Leandro Trossard to Besiktas and signing Greek winger Christos Tzolis who cost €40m from Club Brugge.

With managerial stability and a settled squad packed with young talent including Myles Lewis-Skelly, Max Dowman and Bukayo Saka, it's easy to see why the London club are favourites to go back to back.

Manchester City - A New Era


  • Manager: Enzo Marescaa
  • Key Players: Rodri, Elliot Anderson, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland
  • In: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jeremy Monga (Leicester City)
  • Out: John Stones (Free Agent), Manuel Akanji (Leicester City), Nathan Aké (Fenerbahce), Bernardo Silva (Real Madrid)

Following Pep Guardiola’s departure, former assistant Enzo Maresca takes the helm following spells at Leicester and Chelsea. While the Italian shares tactical similarities with Guardiola, it remains to be seen if he and his new side can hit the ground running.
One thing the new manager has is talent everywhere across the pitch. Maresca has a stacked squad that can withstand injuries, but none can replace Rodri who is set to undergo back surgery.

The defensive midfielder captained Spain to the 2026 World Cup title and won the Golden Ball, but after two seasons disrupted by injuries, City will be desperate to get him back sooner rather than later.

He has one year left on his contract and with speculation surrounding a transfer to La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, it's no suprise why City paid Nottingham Forest €135m to acquire Elliot Anderson.

Man City definitely have a squad capable of winning the title, the big question surrounds Maresca's ability to do it in his first season in charge.

Liverpool - Tactical Reset at Anfield


  • Manager: Andoni Iraola
  • Key Players: Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak
  • In: Jérémy Jacquet (Rennes) Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna)
  • Out: Ibrahima Konaté (Real Madrid), Andrew Robertson (Tottenham), Mohamed Salah (Free agent)

Liverpool moved on from Arne Slot and appointed former Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola. Iraola brings high octane pressing and aggressive transition play that aligns closely with the Reds' identity under Jürgen Klopp.

With Jérémy Jacquet brought in to partner Virgil van Dijk in central defence, they will be hoping to sure up a defence that conceded 53 Premier League goals last season.

Mohamed Salah's departure leaves a big hole to fill offensively, but if Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak find some form, the Merseyside club are more than capable of scoring goals.

Hugo Ekitiké has been out since April due to an achilles injury and may not return until 2027. That could force the club to make a move for another striker before the transfer window shuts.

If Virgil van Dijk gets back to his best and sures up Liverpool's defence, the Reds can win enough games to stay in the race.

Manchester United - Carrick's Project


  • Manager: Michael Carrick
  • Key Players: Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
  • In: Andrey Santos (Chelsea), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)
  • Out: Casemiro (Inter Miami), Rasmus Hojlund (Napoli)

Michael Carrick earned the permanent managerial job after a stabilising United and securing third place in the Premier League. They benefitted from a season without European football but will now have to manage a Champions League campaign.
The arrival of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans will benefit the midfield but it's in defence and attack where more recruitments are required.

United remain a work in progress and although Carrick's steady leadership makes them an interesting option, it's hard to see them overtaking Arsenal and Manchester City any time soon.

Chelsea - Xabi Alonso Takes Control


  • Manager: Xabi Alonso
  • Key Players: Reece James, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Morgan Rogers, Estêvão, João Pedro
  • In: Denner (Corinthians), Marco Palestra (Atalanta), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Geovany Quenda (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Emmanuel Emegha (Strasbourg)
  • Out: Marc Cucurella (Real Madrid), Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Tyrique George (Everton), Alejandro Garnacho (Aston Villa)

Chelsea secured manager Xabi Alonso and will hope the Spaniard can bring some stability to Stamford Bridge. Given full operational control, Alonso inherits a talented squad featuring midfield duo Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández.

Cole Palmer remains a game changer and after spending €138m to secure Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, Chelsea should have few problems creating chances for João Pedro, Liam Delap and Emmanuel Emegha.

If Alonso integrates his system quickly and gets his side off to a fast start, the ceiling is high for the Blues, but it's hard to see how their defence can improve enough to challenge for the title.

2026-27 English Premier League Odds


TeamOdds
Arsenal
2.50
Man City
3.75
Liverpool
6.00
Man Utd
7.00
Chelsea
10.00
Tottenham
21.00
Aston Villa
34.00
Newcastle
101.00
Brighton
151.00
Everton
251.00
Bournemouth
201.00
Brentford
251.00
Nottingham Forest
501.00
Leeds
501.00
Crystal Palace
501.00
Fulham
501.00
Sunderland
751.00
Coventry
2001.00
Ipswich
2001.00
Hull
3001.00
Source: Roobet with odds correct on 24 July 2027
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Matthew Marshall

Football & Tennis Editor/Writer • 20+ Years of Experience, Portuguese Football Expert

Matthew Marshall is an Australian who worked in a number of industries before combining his love of football and media communications degree to become a sports journalist. Now living in Portugal, he is a Portuguese football expert who has covered multiple UEFA U21 European Championships, the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 European Championship.


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