Premier League Betting: Fulham 5000/1 to win the title next season after Claudio Ranieri appointment

Fulham will be hoping for a rejuvenation ahead of Claudio Ranieri’s first game in charge after the international break.

The Italian replaced Slavisa Jokanovic at the helm on Tuesday after a woeful start saw the Cottagers take just five points from their first 12 games of the season, with his first fixture coming on November 24 against Southampton.

There were certainly many bright points under Jokanovic and on a different day, Fulham would have got a result at Anfield instead of losing 2-0 to Liverpool, so there is still cause to be optimistic for the Craven Cottage faithful.

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However, William Hill offer just 4/7 (1.57) that rock bottom Fulham, who are three points from safety, are relegated this season after just one season in the Premier League.

“Fulham fans will be hoping that Ranieri can steer them to safety this season but given what happened at Leicester a couple of years back, there may be a few that are starting to dream,” said William Hill’s Joe Crilly.

Indeed, the Cottagers can be backed at 5000/1 (5001.0) to win the league next season – the famous price as Leicester were in 2015/16 when Ranieri was in charge of the Foxes – and there is likely to be no shortage of backers should Fulham survive this term.

Turning back to this campaign, a 15th-17th place finish is priced at 10/3 (4.33) by William Hill and that may well appeal given that the bottom seven Premier League sides are currently separated by just four points.

The bookmaker also offers 7/2 (4.50) that Ranieri’s new side finish between 11th and 14th, whilst there is 50/1 (51.0) on 8th to 10th and 250 (251.0) on them claiming what would be a stunning top seven place.

Punters can back Ranieri at 33/1 (34.0) to win LMA Manager of the Year and 5/1 (6.0) to win a Manager of the Month award this season, with the Italian not being in charge of Fulham on the final day priced at 7/2 (4.50).

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