Following Arsenal’s draw with Liverpool at Anfield, Manchester City are now optimistic about their chances of winning their third consecutive Premier League title. The Liverpool vs. Arsenal matchup had generated considerable hype in terms of the setting for the championship title. Understandably, the Gunners draw with the Reds has affected the Premier League title odds. Let’s take a look at the current scenarios for EPL 2022–23 championship betting.
Who Is Leading the Premier League Title Race Odds at the Moment?
Arsenal and Manchester City are enjoying holding the top two positions for a long period of time this season, with a considerable gap from other rivals. Arsenal are now in the top place with 73 points in 30 games, followed by Manchester City with 70 points after the same number of matches.
They have been sitting in the top two spots for quite some time on all of the betting sites in Europe. Especially Arsenal’s fantastic run in the ongoing season has helped them be considered the favourites to claim the 2022–23 League title. However, this scenario has changed after Mikel Arteta’s side drew 2-2 with Jurgen Klopp’s team on Sunday, April 9.
The betting market now supports Manchester City to win the Premier League this season. Here are the most recent odds from Sky Bet. You can check the website for betting updates.
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EPL 2022-23 title winning odds (top 4)
1) Manchester City – 8/13
2) Arsenal – 5/4
3) Manchester United – 2000/1
4) Newcastle United – 2000/1
Arsenal’s Remaining EPL Matches for the 2022–23 Season
The last time Arsenal were so close to winning the Premier League title was fifteen years ago, in the 2007-08 season. The Gunners were in the top spot for 22 weeks from September to April and dropped to second place for only three weeks during this period.
However, things didn’t go out as planned after that, and they eventually finished the season in third place, with only four points separating the first and third positions. Arsenal could potentially face the same fate this campaign if the fortunes don’t favour them in the remaining fixtures.
With only eight games to go, Arsenal are in danger of missing out on the chance to end their 19-year Premier League trophy drought. After showing incredible consistency from the beginning of the season, failing to win the league title will be so difficult to digest for the Gunners fans.
Given the remaining crucial fixtures for Arsenal, it’s realistic to bet on Manchester City at this point in time. Maybe momentum can shift in favour of Arsenal if they snatch a point from host Manchester City at the end of this month at Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal’s remaining Premier League matches (bold ones are considered tough fixtures)
West Ham (April 16 / away)
Southampton (April 22 / home)
Manchester City (April 27 / away)
Chelsea (May 3 / home)
Newcastle United (May 7 / away)
Brighton (May 14 / home)
Nottingham Forrest (May 20 / away
Wolves (May 28 / home)
Manchester City’s Remaining Fixtures in the 2022-23 Premier League Campaign
Recent history is backing Manchester City to retain the Premier League, as the players are well-equipped for what it takes to win the title. This will be a historic season for the club and for manager Pep Guardiola if the Citizens do win the league.
No team except Manchester United have won three consecutive Premier League titles. In fact, Manchester United is the only team to have accomplished the feat twice, and both times it was under the famous Sir Alex Ferguson’s leadership. If City win the title, Pep Guardiola will therefore equal Sir Alex Ferguson’s record.
Why do Premier League title odds currently favour Manchester City? There are primarily two reasons. Firstly, Manchester City have more favourable opponents than Arsenal in the remaining fixtures. Secondly, the Citizens will host the Gunners at the end of April, which is considered the ultimate title decider.
With their current form and home-field advantage, Manchester City are thought to be favourites to win the fixture against Arsenal. Having said that, whoever comes out on top in the upcoming Manchester City vs. Arsenal fixtures is most likely to win the English Premier League in the 2022–23 season.
Manchester City’s remaining Premier League games (bold ones are considered tough fixtures)
Brighton (TBD / away)
Arsenal (April 27 / home)
Fulham (April 30 / away)
West Ham (May 4 / home)
Leeds United (May 7 / home)
Everton (May 14 / away)
Chelsea (May 20 / home)
Brentford (May 28 / away)
