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A look at the Premier League title odds after Arsenal’s signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
The Premier League title race may have taken another turn or two this week, and it has little to do with action on the pitch. Arsenal have all-but managed to sign Eberechi Eze on a £60million or so deal from Crystal Palace - a signing that will go down as one of the biggest of the summer in terms of profile, even if there have been much pricier deals. The deal has not been confirmed at time of writing, but Palace have all-but confirmed it from their end, and Mikel Arteta has acknowledged the situation, even if he won’t confirm it.
The Gunners also lost Kai Havertz to injury this week, although it may not be too serious, and we are not yet done with the summer transfer window. Here we rake a look at the new Premier League title odds after this week’s news.
Premier League favourites
Here are the top 10 Premier League favourites at this stage, according to the oddsmakers:
2. Arsenal - 2/1
4. Chelsea - 10/1
5. Man Utd - 28/1
6. Tottenham - 50/1
10. Brighton - 250/1
Pundit predictions
Speaking before the start of the new season, Gary Neville predicted on Sky Sports: “Arsenal (but it's too close to call). I couldn't separate Arsenal, Manchester City or Liverpool. I think they're absolutely all in with an equal chance of winning it. Arsenal have been consistent over the last three years, they've been second. I do feel they'll get there at some point.
“Liverpool, the two full-backs have got to settle in. They look a little bit open. They are going to be exhilarating to watch. They're going to score a lot of goals. City have an unbelievable spine. I went for the team I've been going for the last three years, they're reliable and solid and consistent, which is important. They just have to sort that forward bit of the pitch out and I think Viktor Gyokeres will.”
Jamie Carragher, meanwhile, is backing former club Liverpool. He said: “Liverpool, ahead of Man City. What I saw in the Community Shield, I didn't think I'd see on Friday night. I'm sure the manager has been speaking to the players in pre-season [about vulnerability] on the back of the Milan game, the Community Shield and to see it in three high profile games that did worry me a little bit. But if Liverpool fix that they have great firepower.
“A few days ago, I thought Arsenal would be Liverpool's biggest challengers. But the way they played [at Man Utd] was typical Arsenal of last season - the name of the game is winning games - it will be interesting over the next few weeks if we see them open up more, create more chances and see how they've evolved from last season. I was really impressed with Manchester City and I think it's Manchester City who might be Liverpool's closest challengers.”
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