Manchester City favourites for the title among “top-six”

Leicester were handed chances at Old Trafford before the international break but failed to take them. Against better opposition they won’t be so lucky. At 11/5 to win the title they’re the team to beat on current form.

Chelsea

Last season’s title winners had a transfer window to forget. Manager Antonio Conte missed out on several key targets. He also has the spectre of Diego Costa still hanging over his head.

Chelsea still possess significant quality, though. Eden Hazard is yet to return while Pedro has not yet completed a full 90 minutes. They’re also the strongest side defensively in the league. And in Conte the Blues have arguably the best manager in the division.

All of those factors add up to make Chelsea a 5/1 shout.

Tottenham Hotspur   

There’s then a gap in the betting to Tottenham who are 11/1 with Coral. Spurs are a strong unit as a team. They have one of the best goalscorers in Harry Kane, a sound centre-half partnership and a fantastic balance in the midfield.

But it’s their temporary home for this season that weighs down their credentials. Spurs don’t like playing at Wembley and it shows. If they can fix that then another title tilt could be on.

Liverpool

Philippe Coutinho’s future may be up in the air but Liverpool’s title hopes remain sure. The Reds are 11/1 with Coral to lift their first top-flight crown since 1990.

They lacked the squad depth to challenge last year. And that deficiency could come home to roost again this time round. They’re strong going forward but a defence that conceded three on the opening day at Watford remains an issue.

Arsenal

The Gunners are almost out of the running after just three games. They’re insecure at the back and they can’t impose themselves in midfield.

Question marks also hang over Arsene Wenger’s suitability to lead the North Londoners. With so much uncertainty after two defeats in three games it’s hard to see the Gunners launching a title bid at 25/1.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing