Talent-rich Manchester United and defending champions Chelsea lead the odds for taking this year’s Premier League season. Chelsea beat Manchester United on Aug. 8. Chelsea starts the season at home against West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United starts against Newcastle. Chelsea’s following games include at Wigan, at home against Stoke, at West Ham and then at home against Blackpool. With that schedule, Chelsea boss Carlos Ancellotti is banking on 15 points to start the season. Manchester United has a tougher beginning schedule with West Ham, at Everton and home against Liverpool.
Chelsea has lost three of the last four matches, three of which were friendlies. Though great value can be had right now, it may be wise to wait some time when the league gets underway before placing your bet in case Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham or Arsenal makes a run. There are plenty of sports betting markets to choose from for your gambling sites other than the outright odds, the best of which are listed below. Online gamblers can choose among teams destined for relegation at the end of the season and the top goalscorer.
The teams likely for relegation include Blackpool, West Bromwich Albion, Wigan and Wolves. Wigan experienced a couple heart-wrenching defeats last season and may be the best bet for relegation with little action in the transfer market. On the other side of the coin, the top goalscorer market has Didier Drogba at the top for Chelsea. Other value can be found in Wayne Rooney, since he carried Manchester United last season. Another option is Darren Bent, who was Sunderland’s leader and finished as the league’s third highest scorer. The best value may be Fernando Torres of Liverpool since he has plenty to prove this season and a manager willing to build the team around him.
Premier League Outright Winner Odds (provided by Eurobet)
Chelsea: 13/8
Manchester United: 2/1
Manchester City: 11/2
Arsenal: 6/1
Liverpool: 10/1
Tottenham: 40/1
Everton: 100/1
Aston Villa: 150/1
Birmingham City: 500/1
Fulham: 500/1
Newcastle United: 500/1
Sunderland: 500/1
West Ham United: 500/1
Blackburn Rovers: 1000/1
Stoke City: 1000/1
Boston Wanderers: 2000/1
Wigan Athletic: 2500/1
Wolves: 2500/1
West Bromwich Albion: 5000/1
Blackpool: 9998/1