Liverpool level with Manchester United in early 2026-27 Premier League title odds
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The opening odds for the 2026-27 Premier League season have been released, and Liverpool share the same odds to win the title as arch rivals Manchester UnitedLiverpool and Manchester United are joint-third in the betting odds to win next year's Premier League title(Image: Photo by Darren Staples / AFP via Getty Images)The title odds for the 2026-27 Premier League season have been released, and Liverpool open level with their biggest rivals.Few would have envisioned Manchester United finishing above Liverpool in the league table entering this past season after the Reds won the title in Arne Slot ’s first year while the Red Devils endured a tumultuous campaign and finished 15th.Well, plenty can happen over the course of a season, and between Liverpool’s severe regression and Manchester United’s progress under Michael Carrick, the rival clubs now find themselves on a much more level playing field.That is reflected in the opening odds for next Premier League season, which have been made available upon the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign.READ MORE: Long-serving Liverpool defender confirms exit as Curtis Jones shows supportREAD MORE: Brentford boss makes Jordan Henderson claim after seeing Liverpool receptionLiverpool and Manchester United are joint-third in the betting, each priced at +500 to win the league title 12 months from now.Reds fans are in consensus that plenty of change needs to happen this summer in order to be classed as a true contender, starting with finding a way to replace Mohamed Salah.The ‘Egyptian King’ was far from his glimmering best in his final season on Merseyside, but it was his otherworldly production in front of goal that powered Liverpool to their maiden Premier League title in 2019-20 and again in 2024-25.Liverpool face the task of replacing Mohamed Salah, one of the club's greatest-ever players(Image: Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Some have called for Slot to go, but the Dutchman appears safe in his job heading into next season with the 2024-25 title certainly helping his case. If he can get Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz flying in their second season with the club, his and the Reds’ fortunes could end up a lot different.Both clubs are unsurprisingly behind Arsenal, the favorites to repeat as champions at +162 odds after breaking a 22-year title drought this past season.Manchester City come in second at +350, a price that likely would have been shorter if Pep Guardiola was sticking around for another season.
Instead, former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is expected to take charge after Guardiola announced he will depart after 10 illustrious seasons with the club.After Chelsea, a +1000 shot to bounce back from a 10th place finish and win their first league title in a decade, comes a steep drop off in the odds.READ MORE: Alisson latest as Liverpool goalkeeper 'expected to stay' amid Juventus transfer twistREAD MORE: Michael Owen points out risk of Liverpool stance as Arne Slot set to 'start season'Aston Villa (+2800), Newcastle (+4000), and Tottenham (+4000) are the only other clubs shorter than 150/1 to lift the trophy next season.With a full summer’s worth of incomings and outgoings, manager changes, the World Cup, and preseason still to come, these odds are guaranteed to shift in some form by the opening day of the 2026-27 season.This information is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for financial reasons or to determine a specific course of action. Information should not be used in violation of any law or regulation.
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