At the onset of the week, soccer betting odds action is showing a dramatic increase. Cause by the start of the English Premier League on August 16. Manchester City continues to be the marquee brand of the Premier League, opening as the favorite to win the 2024-25 championship. The Blues have seen a remarkable transformation from the second-class citizen of Manchester to its king. Previously, Manchester United was the undisputed power of the English Premier League. Since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United has not been the same. The GOAT has proven irreplaceable.
2024 English Premier League
| Date: | August 16, 2024, through May 25, 2025 |
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English Premier League Championship Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Manchester City | +100 |
| Arsenal | +187 |
| Liverpool | +700 |
| Chelsea | +2000 |
| Manchester United | +2200 |
| New Castle | +2800 |
| Tottenham | +3300 |
| All Other Teams | +5000 or higher |
2024-25 Premier League Overview
In sum, Manchester City has won four titles in a row since the 2020/2021 season. And they have already appeared as the sports betting favorites to win a record fifth EPL title in a row. Indeed, Manchester City has not been active in the transfer market. But that won’t cause alarm. The Citizens have only added 20-year-old Brazilian Savinho to their squad. Previously, in the past Premier League lines two seasons, Arsenal have always been on the brink of winning the title.
Instead, they lost concentration and bowed out of the race. Arsenal added Declan Rice to their squad last season. It was hoped Rice would be the final piece of the championship puzzle. However, Arsenal could only finish second. In like manner to 2023, Arsenal looks like the only club that can challenge City for glory. But their squad depth is something they will need to work on. Players like Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and other top players need backups who can step up when things seem to be fading off for the starting 11s.
Despite a slow start, Liverpool managed to secure a third-place finish last season. However, the departure of Jürgen Klopp has cast a shadow of uncertainty over their performance in the upcoming season. The pressure is now on Arne Slot to quickly establish his reign at Anfield. Liverpool is eager for a strong start to the season to dispel any doubts about their performance.
Since Todd Boehly took over the affairs of the Chelsea football club, they have signed lots of players. However, nothing seems to be changing on the team. The team picked up towards the end of last season. As a result, fans started showering lots of praise on Mauricio Pochettino. Yet, to the surprise of many, he was sacked.
However, Enzo Maresca has taken over for Chelsea, and fans have begun questioning his tactics and decisions in the preseason games. Notwithstanding, gamblers see the young roster finishing in the top four.
Following Eric ten Hag’s sacking last season, the Manchester United board has shown that they support him. They have hired lots of new backroom staff, including former Go-Ahead Eagles coach René Hake and former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as assistant coaches. Namely, Jelle ten Rouwelaar (goalkeeping coach), Darren Fletcher (technical coach), and Steve McClaren (technical coach).
In addition, they have signed players into key areas of the team. To illuminate, Man U signed Leny Yoro Joshua Zirkzee. Jadon Sancho has resolved the issue that led him out of the club last season with his boss.