Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are the clear favourites to retain the Premier League title in 2026/27, with bet365 reporting that 34.4% of all outright winner bets placed so far are on the Gunners. Arsenal ended a 22-year title drought last season and are now odds-on at 6/4 to go back-to-back.
Managerial Changes Across the League
Several top clubs have new managers this season. Michael Carrick has been handed the permanent reins at Manchester United, while Andoni Iraola has replaced Arne Slot at Liverpool. At Manchester City, Enzo Maresca succeeds Pep Guardiola after his 10-year tenure ended. Xabi Alonso takes charge of Chelsea.
Big Moves in the Transfer Market
Manchester City broke the bank to acquire Elliot Anderson for £116 million, but lost Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Manuel Akanji. Manchester United added Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to their midfield after a third-place finish. Tottenham have been busy despite narrowly avoiding relegation last term, spending £237 million on Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andrew Robertson, and Marcos Senesi under Roberto De Zerbi.
Betting Breakdown
According to bet365 odds as of July 27, the full spread of title bets is: Arsenal 34.4% (6/4), Manchester City 23.4% (11/4), Manchester United 13.8% (6/1), Liverpool 8.9% (5/1), Chelsea 8.6% (9/1), Tottenham 4.3% (20/1), Coventry City 1.4% (2,000/1), and Aston Villa 1.3% (33/1). Coventry, promoted under Frank Lampard, have attracted more bets than Aston Villa despite being rank outsiders.
