LIVERPOOL have rapidly emerged as the heavy-favourites to retain their Premier League crown this season.
The bookies have slashed the odds on the Reds winning the title for a second successive season following Manchester City’s 5-2 defeat to Leicester.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are now even-money to stay on their perch, while Pep Guardiola’s men have drifted to 6/4.
Liverpool have the chance to open up a six-point gap over rivals City – albeit with a game in hand – when they face Arsenal tonight.
Chelsea meanwhile, who have won just one of their opening three games, have drifted to 25/1 odds following their 3-3 draw with West Brom.
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Frank Lampard’s side were expected to challenge the Reds for domestic glory this term after spending over £200million this summer on SEVEN new signings.
But a costly loss to Liverpool followed by a disappointing draw at the Hawthorns has left Chelsea in eighth, already five points adrift.
And Ladbrokes’ latest odds has them at the same price as London rivals Arsenal, who finished last campaign in the same spot the Blues are in now.
Elsewhere, table-toppers Everton have also seen their odds drastically slashed to just 50/1 as a result of their superb start to the season.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Toffees boast a perfect winning start that began with a 1-0 opener against Spurs, the club they now share a price with.
The Merseysiders, who are behind Leicester on goal difference, are also adrift of the Foxes’ 33/1 odds to replicate their historic 2016 title win.
Manchester United have been made the same price despite the Red Devils coming from behind to beat Brighton 3-2 for their first win of the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will get another chance to prove their title credentials when they face Spurs on Sunday.
