With eight games played as we head in to the international break, this season’s Premier League title race looks set to be one of the most compelling in recent memory.
Yet to taste defeat so far, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are separated only by goal difference at the top of the table.
While Riyad Mahrez’s late penalty miss at Anfield denied them the chance to go clear in first place, Pep Guardiola’s team still find themselves on top after scoring 21 goals and conceding just three.
Considering they broke numerous records en route to winning the title by 19 points last season, the champions remain worthy 4/6 (1.67) favourites with bet365 to eventually pull away and ensure the trophy remains at the Etihad Stadium.
Nevertheless, Liverpool are looking like genuine title contenders for the first time in five years after some impressive summer transfer business, and can be backed at 9/4 (3.25) to finally be crowned champions for the first time since 1990.
Although not as widely touted as Jurgen Klopp’s team, Chelsea are right up there after adapting seamlessly to the more expansive tactics of new manager Maurizio Sarri.
Boasting a squad full of experienced players that lifted the title just two seasons ago, the Blues arguably offer stronger value at 9/1 (10.00) to prevent City from retaining the Premier League for their first time.
It is a mark of how high the standards have been set so far that Tottenham are down in fifth despite making their best ever start to a Premier League season, and are 33/1 (34.00) outsiders regardless of the mere two-point gap separating them from the summit.
Similarly, Arsenal are priced at a hefty 50/1 (51.00) despite winning six successive matches and also sitting just two points behind, having exceeded expectations under new boss Unai Emery so far.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are an unfamiliar 100/1 (101.00) long shot after their disappointing start to the campaign under Jose Mourinho.
