Premier League Top-Four Odds: Spurs Backed After Opening Day Win
After last season’s thrilling race for the Champions League places was decided on the final day, betting sites have updated odds on this season's top four finishers after the opening round of matches.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City seem to be nailed on to finish in the first four, but the remaining place will be keenly fought for by several clubs hoping to enjoy successful seasons.
It is still far too early to be able to make accurate assumptions, but some clubs laid down a marker with impressive performances in their first matches, while others performed below their expectations.
Tottenham, in particular, impressed in Thomas Frank's first game in charge, seeing off newly promoted Burnley 3-0.
Last season's surprise packages Nottingham Forest could be in the running for the top four again this season after recording an easy 3-1 win over Brentford, while Aston Villa and Newcastle played out a 0-0 draw.
Here, Gambling.com looks at the latest Premier League top four betting odds for the 2025/26 season.
Liverpool, Arsenal And City Odds-On
Football betting sites expect Liverpool (1/8), Arsenal (2/15) and Manchester City (1/5) - all of whom will have loftier ambitions of winning the title - to secure top four finishes with relative ease next season.
All three sides began their campaigns, with victories, but it was arguably City who were most impressive in their 4-0 thrashing of Wolves.
Arsenal were not at their best in a 1-0 win over Manchester United, while Liverpool showed their new attacking prowess by beating Bournemouth 4-2.
Premier League Top Four Odds
Chelsea Underwhelming
Under manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues secured fourth place last season and clinched the UEFA Conference League title.
In addition, they went on to win the Club World Cup, so they will be confident of a big season.
The lack of a summer break will be tough for Maresca's side, however, and they struggled to a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in their first game.
They also have 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.
The Blues can be backed at 5/6 for a top-four finish with SpreadEx.
Newcastle Struggling Without Star Man
Newcastle United's players cannot be blamed for being distracted this summer with the Alexander Isak drama continuing.
The Magpies were hoping to build on last season's success by adding quality to their squad, but so far they have missed out on the majority of their main targets.
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.
They looked to be rather toothless in attack without their star man in the 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, and have drifted to 10/3 in the top four odds.
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United Drift After Arsenal Defeat
Following a disappointing 15th-place finish last term - their lowest since 1973/74 - it would be a huge achievement for Manchester United to secure a top-four finish this season.
Under manager Ruben Amorim, the team has undergone a rebuild, and they have added some much-needed firepower with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
Cunha and Mbeumo showed glimpses of what United fans can expect this season against Arsenal, and if not for a goalkeeping blunder, they would have points on the board.
Priced at 3/1 last week, they have drifted to 7/2.
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Villa Hoping To Go One Better
Aston Villa were controversially beaten by Manchester United on the final day of last season, eventually finishing sixth and missing out on the Champions League.
Unai Emery's side reached the Champions League quarter-finals and FA Cup semi-finals last season, showcasing their growth in domestic and European football.
They began 2025/26 with a 0-0 draw against Newcastle, but with some favourable fixtures upcoming, the Villans have an opportunity to gain early momentum.
Betting apps are currently offering odds of 6/1 for a top-four finish.
Spurs Impress On Opening Day
Despite a disappointing 17th-place finish last term, Tottenham's Europa League triumph secured Champions League qualification.
Under new manager Thomas Frank, Spurs looked like a different team in their 3-0 win over Burnley to start the new season.
They were much more solid defensively, and the former Brentford boss seems to have found the key to Richarlison, who bagged a brace.
Priced at 5/1 before kick off for a top four finish, they have been backed into 4/1.
Elsewhere, Brighton are priced at 16/1 and Nottingham Forest are available at 20/1.
