Premier League Top Four Odds: Man Utd 9/2 For Champions League Return

After last season’s thrilling race for the Champions League places was decided on the final day, betting sites have released their odds for the top four-finishers in the new Premier League campaign.

Five teams went into the final round of fixtures chasing the last three Champions League spots, ensuring a thrilling afternoon of drama.

And it was Manchester City, Newcastle and Chelsea who were left celebrating, while Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest fell short.

Those clubs are expected to feature prominently in the race again, alongside last season’s top two, Liverpool and Arsenal.

Tottenham - set to compete in the Champions League after winning the Europa League - will be looking to rebound following a miserable domestic campaign while Manchester United will also be keen to rejoin Europe's elite.

Gambling.com looks at the latest Premier League top-four betting odds ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 season.

Liverpool And Arsenal Early Favourites

Football betting sites expect Liverpool (1/5), Arsenal (1/5) and Manchester City (2/9) - all of whom will have loftier ambitions of winning the title -  to secure top-four finishes with relative ease next season. 

These three sides have consistently set the pace in recent campaigns, with strong squads and proven managers leading their charge. 

As a result, attention turns to the final Champions League place, which is expected to be fiercely contested, with clubs like Tottenham, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle all vying to break into Europe’s elite.

Premier League Top-Four Odds 

Newcastle Looking To Build On Success

Newcastle are well-positioned to secure a top-four finish in the 2025/26 Premier League season and it’s 5/4 for the Magpies to achieve this feat according to SpreadEx. 

Under Eddie Howe's leadership, Newcastle ended a 70-year trophy drought by winning the EFL Cup and finished fifth in the league last season, securing Champions League qualification. 

Key striker Alexander Isak, who netted 21 league goals, remains central to their ambitions, however, the club face a challenging start to the season, including an opening away fixture against Aston Villa. 

Retaining top talent and navigating early fixtures will be crucial for Newcastle's top-four aspirations.

Chelsea Must Rise To Challenge

Under manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues secured fifth place last season and clinched the UEFA Conference League title. 

However, Chelsea face a challenging start to the season, including early matches against Manchester United and Liverpool, and a demanding run-in with games against Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham in the final weeks. 

Cole Palmer contributed significantly last term, tallying 15 goals and eight assists, but maintaining squad depth and consistency will be crucial for sustaining their top-four aspirations.

The Blues can be backed at 7/4 for a top-four finish in the 2025/26 season with Unibet. 

Man Utd Must Start Strongly

It would be a huge achievement for Manchester United to secure a top-four finish in the 2025/26 Premier League season. 

Following a disappointing 15th-place finish last term - their lowest since 1973/74 - United are priced at 9/2 for a top-four spot, a price which casts some doubt on their immediate resurgence. 

Under manager Ruben Amorim, the team is undergoing a rebuild, with early fixtures against Arsenal and Chelsea offering opportunities to set a positive tone. 

While a return to the Champions League is ambitious, a strong start could reignite hopes of rejoining Europe's elite.

Villa Looking To Go One Better

Aston Villa were controversially beaten by Manchester United on the final day, eventually finishing sixth, but have remained competitive under Unai Emery and are expected to challenge for the top four once again.

Villa reached the Champions League quarter-finals and FA Cup semi-finals last season, showcasing their growing competitiveness in all competitions. 

With a favourable start to the season, including the easiest opening five fixtures based on opposition difficulty, Villa have an opportunity to gain early momentum. 

Betting apps currently offer odds of 15/4 for a top-four finish.

Tottenham Lead Chasing Pack

Despite a disappointing 17th-place finish last term, Tottenham's Europa League triumph secured Champions League qualification.

Under new manager Thomas Frank, Spurs face a challenging start with early matches against Manchester City and Arsenal. 

With a refreshed squad and renewed focus, Tottenham will look to balance domestic and European commitments effectively, and are 5/1 to finish in the top four.

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest, who had a remarkable season despite narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification, are priced at 20/1.

Brighton are also at 20/1, while Bournemouth are 25/1 and Everton are all priced at 33/1 to mount a surprise push into the top four.