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Latest Premier League Betting Odds: Liverpool re-take the lead as Arsenal's top four hopes suffer a blow

Liverpool returned to top spot in the Premier League after a dramatic win over Southampton on Friday night.

Shane Long gave the Saints an early advantage but Jurgen Klopp's men proved too strong at St. Mary's, their fourth consecutive league win over the south coast club.

The Reds have won 16 points from losing positions this term, the most of any team in the top flight. bet365 make Liverpool a 6/4 (2.50) chance in their latest Premier League winner market.

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Manchester City remain in the driving seat according to the bookmakers though, available at just 8/15 (1.53) to retain their domestic crown with the same firm.

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Pep Guardiola's side were in FA Cup action on Saturday, securing their place in the competition's finale with a 1-0 win over Brighton at Wembley.

Despite trailing their title rivals by two points, the Citizens have a game in hand as well as a superior goal difference.

Both sides play in the Champions League midweek before City head to Crystal Palace on Sunday immediately followed by Liverpool hosting Chelsea in what promises to be a blockbuster day of Premier League action.

Arsenal's miserable away record continued over the weekend as they lost 1-0 to Everton at Goodison Park. There are now just three points separating the four hopefuls for the remaining qualification spots.

Tottenham are the best placed team outside of the title contenders for a seat at Europe's top table next term according to bet365. Having won the opening game at their new home, Spurs hold a narrow one-point advantage over their bitter London rivals and are just 2/7 (1.29) to end the campaign no lower than fourth place.

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Unai Emery's men are still 8/11 (1.73) for a top four finish but just 19 points from 15 league games on the road will surely be cited as the major factor if the Gunners miss out on Champions League football next term.

Chelsea are level with Arsenal on 63 points but at 6/5 (2.20) to secure a top four finish this term. Maurizio Sarri's men can climb back into the coveted spots as they host West Ham on Monday evening though.

Meanwhile, Manchester United's midweek defeat to Wolves has seen Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side drift to 5/2 (3.50) in the same market.

The Red Devils have cut the gap between themselves and the Champions League places significantly since the Norwegian arrived at Old Trafford as interim boss but their recent downturn in form means their hopes are beginning to fade.

Odds correct at the time of publish. Please gamble responsibly.

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