Premier League winner odds 2026/27: Predictions and tips as Arsenal aim to go back-to-back

IT’S back! The Premier League returns to our screens this month after an 89-day hiatus, and everyone is asking the same question – who will be crowned champions? The most-watched and most lucrative domestic league in the world also boasts one of football’s biggest betting markets, with punters eager to see the latest Premier League winner odds. Reigning champions Arsenal lead the Premier League outright odds for the 2026/27 campaign as Mikel Arteta seeks to claim back-to-back titles for the first time since 1935. But Manchester City and Liverpool, both entering new eras under new managers, will be looking to spoil the party. The delayed start following the 2026 World Cup hasn’t stopped Premier League clubs splashing out more than £2billion on new recruits. And with a record nine new bosses also taking their place in the dugout, the 2026/27 campaign could be more unpredictable than ever. Quick tips for the 2026/27 Premier League title winner Arsenal to win the Premier League title – 6/4 with Betfred Arsenal/Manchester City/Chelsea tricast – 40/1 with bet365 Aston Villa to finish in the top four – 4/1 with Coral Arsenal title and Haaland top goalscorer – 3/1 with bet365 Latest Premier League winner odds Here are the latest Premier League winner odds for the 2026/27 season, with prices from three leading bookmakers. The best football betting sites offer a range of outright markets beyond the title winner. The defending champions: Arsenal Arsenal finally got the monkey off their back by ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title last season, finishing on 85 points – seven ahead of rivals Manchester City. But, as everyone is at pains to point out, there’s a big difference between being the hunter and the hunted. The Gunners now have a target on their backs as they look to clinch back-to-back titles for the first time in more than 90 years. The outlook, however, is good. The vast majority of their title-winning squad remains, as does manager Mikel Arteta, who stands alone as the only remaining one of the “big four” not to change manager this summer. That consistency could prove key amid the changing of the guard elsewhere. There hasn’t been a flurry of activity through the doors at the Emirates, but the business that has been done looks smart and solid. They’ve reinforced the midfield with blockbuster signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle, while winger Christos Tzolis, who produced 22 goals and 29 assists in all competitions for Club Brugge last season, looks an upgrade on the departed Leandro Trossard. One concern will be keeping their key players fit. Bukayo Saka has suffered fitness problems in recent years, missing 40 matches for club and country over the last two seasons. Declan Rice’s workload also needs careful management, while Jurrien Timber and William Saliba are set to miss the start of the season. The chasing pack: Manchester City & Liverpool Manchester City are considered Arsenal’s main rivals with the bookies – but after two seasons without the trophy, they enter unfamiliar territory following Pep Guardiola’s departure after a decade in charge. Enzo Maresca has now taken over and inherited a squad in transition, with stalwarts Bernardo Silva and John Stones both leaving, along with Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake. There’s also uncertainty over Rodri, with Barcelona considering an improved bid. City have made fewer additions than expected, with Elliott Anderson their standout arrival after his £116million move made him the most expensive British player at the time. That said, City did spend big in January, bringing in both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi. And if you’ve got Erling Haaland in your ranks, anything is possible. Things aren’t too dissimilar at Anfield, where Andoni Iraola has been tasked with getting Liverpool back in the mix after replacing Arne Slot as manager. The Reds endured a dramatic fall from grace last year, going from champions in Slot’s first season to scraping a fifth-placed finish without a trophy. What makes that even more baffling is the fact they spent over £450million on the likes of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, only to nosedive in spectacular fashion. Those additions, plus centre-back Jeremy Jacquet and highly-rated winger Victor Munoz, mean Liverpool are blessed with a talented squad that needs knitting together. Few are better suited to that task than Iraola. Can anyone else challenge? Manchester United Michael Carrick was a breath of fresh air for Manchester United. The ex-England midfielder earned a permanent deal after steering United to third spot and a Champions League return, securing 12 wins from 17 Premier League matches. But sustaining that kind of form looks a much taller order. The Red Devils enjoyed full weeks of preparation for each game last season, but European commitments could now test their squad. The transfer window has been solid without being spectacular, with midfield reinforcements Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans arriving. United look firmly in the top-four mix, but still two or three signings short of a title challenge. Chelsea Perhaps the most interesting of all the runners and riders in the Premier League this season, Chelsea have all the tools needed to make a significant impact. The Blues have appointed Xabi Alonso as manager, and he knows a thing or two about upsetting the title odds after beating Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen. With no European football this campaign, the new boss also has the luxury of more time on the training pitch. Morgan Rogers is the headline arrival after his British-record move from Aston Villa. The other additions mix Premier League experience with exciting young talent, while veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson could be a masterstroke. Aston Villa Aston Villa’s first European trophy in 44 years came last season when they beat Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, with Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers on the scoresheet. But that triumphant side is already looking very different. Rogers joined Chelsea, Tielemans went to Manchester United, Lucas Digne joined PSG, while Arsenal are interested in Ezri Konsa. On the surface, that doesn’t look great for Aston Villa’s chances, but dig a little deeper and there are more than enough reasons to be cheerful. Joao Gomes looks a smart fit to replace Tielemans, while headline signing Johan Manzambi, who was named Europa League Best Young Player and dazzled at the World Cup, looks set to spearhead a new era at Villa Park. The emergence of 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo is equally exciting. My Premier League winner betting tips Below are my Premier League winner tips for the 2026/27 season. My Premier League tricast A tricast is a bet where you predict who will finish in the top three of the Premier League, and in the correct order. I’m a fan of stability and consistency when it comes to my Premier League winner, and Arsenal tick all the boxes. They’ve retained the majority of their squad, who can now call themselves title winners and should be less likely to wobble in the home stretch. There’s not been a huge turnover, again a positive, but the additions they’ve made should hit the ground running, with Guimaraes tried and tested in this division while Tzolis should deliver more goal involvements than Trossard. I also think Viktor Gyokeres should deliver at the top end of the pitch, having sampled the league and scored 21 goals in 55 appearances across all competitions in his debut campaign. Manchester City did some excellent business in January, and I think the addition of Elliott Anderson should be enough to see their dynamic squad finish on the podium. Chelsea, meanwhile, could benefit hugely from having no European football under Alonso. ➡️ Pick the Arsenal/Manchester City/Chelsea tricast at 40/1 with bet365 Winner and top goalscorer double Erling Haaland is 4/6 with bet365 to be the Premier League’s top goalscorer. That’s for good reason. Haaland – who has scored 112 goals in 132 top-flight games – has won three of the last four Premier League Golden Boot awards, and now requires one more to join Thierry Henry and Mohamed Salah on four. The Norwegian striker averages 28 goals a season in the Premier League and arrives fresh from a World Cup where he notched up seven goals. His scoring rate stands at 0.91 goals per 90 minutes – the best in the competition’s history. I’ll pair Haaland with Arsenal as the bookies’ most likely combination at 3/1 with bet365. ➡️ Get Arsenal title and Haaland top goalscorer at 3/1 with bet365 To finish in the top 4 Aston Villa are 4/1 for a top-four finish. I think that’s generous considering Tottenham are 3/1, while Manchester United are odds-on at 8/13. The Villans have lost a trio of key players, which is probably why the price is so backable. Tigerish Gomes looks a more mobile replacement for Tielemans, while Manzambi has a ridiculously high ceiling at just 20 years old. Factor in Kamara’s return from injury, the emergence of Brian Madjo and the potential resurgence of Alejandro Garnacho, and I like what I’m seeing. Villa have already shown they can mix it with the big boys under Unai Emery. They’ve finished in the top four twice in four seasons under the Spaniard and have never finished lower than seventh during his time at the club. Their spirited showing against PSG in the Super Cup was another encouraging sign. ➡️ Take a punt on Aston Villa finishing in the top four at 4/1 with Coral Important dates in the 2026/27 Premier League title race Below is a list of the key fixtures to look out for, and why they could significantly impact the title race. .sun-fixtures{ –ink:#16161a; –body:#43434b; –muted:#75757f; –rule:#e3e3e8; –tint:#f7f7f9; –red:#e4002b; margin:28px 0; max-width:100%; font-family:inherit; } .sun-fixtures *, .sun-fixtures *::before, .sun-fixtures *::after{box-sizing:border-box;} .sun-fixtures .sun-fixtures__table{ display:block !important; width:100% !important; max-width:100% !important; margin:0 !important; border:0 !important; border-collapse:collapse; background:none !important; font-size:15px; line-height:1.45; color:var(–body); } .sun-fixtures .sun-fixtures__table tbody{ display:block !important; width:100% !important; border:0 !important; } .sun-fixtures .sun-fixtures__table thead{ position:absolute !important; 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font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(–muted); } .sun-fixtures__dow::after{content:none;} } Six fixtures that could decide the 2026-27 Premier League title race Date Fixture Venue Why it matters Mon31 Aug 2026 Aston Villa v Arsenal Villa Park An early test of Arsenal’s credentials in their second game of the season. Sat10 Oct 2026 Liverpool v Man City Anfield The bookies’ second and third title favourites, with new bosses in both dugouts. Sat28 Nov 2026 Arsenal v Man City The Emirates A chance to land the first knockout blow in the title race and build momentum ahead of December’s busy schedule. Sat30 Jan 2027 Man City v Arsenal The Etihad This comes a week before Arsenal meet Liverpool in a crucial few weeks for the Gunners. Sat20 Mar 2027 Man City v Man Utd The Etihad There will be fewer than 10 Premier League games to play when the Manchester derby takes place. Sat1 May 2027 Arsenal v Tottenham The Emirates Spurs would love to deliver a hammer blow to Arsenal’s title hopes in the final month of the season. How to follow the latest Premier League news and results Keeping up with the latest Premier League news, results and team news is crucial when betting on a long-term market like the title winner. Premier League 2026/27 FAQs 1. How many wins and points will a Premier League champion typically need? Around 85-90 points is usually enough to win the title, although more may be needed in a tight race. Arsenal won last season with 85 points, while Liverpool reached 97 points in 2018/19 and still didn’t win. 2. How often do teams retain the Premier League title? It isn’t uncommon, but it’s not easy either. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have all retained the title, with City the only side to win it four seasons in a row. 3. Does the Premier League title race often go to the final day? The title has been decided on the final day 10 times since the Premier League began, with Manchester City’s famous 2012 “Aguero moment” the most memorable. 4. Which team has overcome the longest odds to win the Premier League title? Leicester City won the 2015/16 title at 5,000/1 under Claudio Ranieri, having been tipped for relegation. About the author Craig Mahood Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – gamcare.org.uk Read our guide on responsible gambling practices. 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