Premier League winner odds: Arsenal cut after main rivals drop points

Arsenal have been cut to 5/2 in Coral’s Premier League winner odds after going top of the table on a weekend when both Manchester City and Liverpool dropped points.

The Gunners are a point clear at the summit following a 2-0 victory over Brighton.

They had to wait until the second half to make their breakthrough when Gabriel Jesus headed home from a corner and they sealed all three points in the 87th minute when Kai Havertz slotted past Bart Verbruggen from close range.

Liverpool are also 5/2 but have dropped to second on goal difference after having to settle for a goalless stalemate with Manchester United.

The Reds had 34 shots but were unable to make the breakthrough as their 100 per cent home record was ended by their fierce rivals.

Manchester City remain favourites in the Premier League winner odds but have drifted to 6/5 after being held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace on Saturday.

City dominated possession and looked to be cruising at 2-0 up following goals from Jack Grealish in the first half and Rico Lewis nine minutes into the second.

But Palace hit back with a 76th-minute Jean-Philippe Mateta goal before Michael Olise equalised in the fifth minute of stoppage time with a penalty awarded after Phil Foden caught Mateta in the box.

Aston Villa have been cut again to 12/1 from 14/1 after coming from a goal down to extend their winning run to three matches with a 2-1 win over Brentford, leaving them level on points with Liverpool.

Brentford hit the front on the stroke of half-time when Keane Lewis-Potter blasted home from a corner but the turning point came after Ben Mee was sent off for a challenge on Leon Bailey following a VAR check.

Villa made their man advantage count and equalised when Alex Moreno nodded home at the back post before Ollie Watkins found the winner against his former club four minutes from time.

Coral’s John Hill said: “It was an excellent weekend for Arsenal as not only did the Gunners pick up all three points at home to Brighton but both Manchester City and Liverpool dropped points. Mikel Arteta’s side are now just 5/2 to go one place better than last season.”

Premier League winner odds

6/5 Manchester City

5/2 Liverpool, Arsenal

12/1 Aston Villa

25/1 Tottenham

125/1 Newcastle

150/1 Bar

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All odds and markets correct as of date of publication