Odds on Man Utd winning Premier League title next season slashed after stunning post-lockdown run by Solskjaer’s men
MANCHESTER UNITED are closing the gap on their rivals ahead of a huge title race next season – according to the bookies.
With Manchester City favourites to regain the Premier League trophy in 2020/21, the Red Devils’ odds of glory have shortened considerably in recent weeks.
Ladbrokes now have United as 8/1 third favourites for the title.
Before football’s restart, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were stuck at 12/1 alongside Chelsea.
Since action got back underway, the difference between the top-four rivals has been stark.
United have gone unbeaten with five wins from six games, smashing 18 goals thanks to the rise of Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood.
Ahead of facing Southampton on Monday night, they sit just two points behind Frank Lampard’s side after two damaging away defeats hurt the Blues’ top-four hopes.
West Ham and Sheffield United both put three goals past Kepa Arrizabalaga to leave Chelsea hanging on ahead of crunch games with Liverpool and Wolves.
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Liverpool may have stormed to the 2019/20 title – and could yet break the Premier League points record – but are not even rated as the favourites for next year’s crown.
Back at 11/8, the Anfield club are edged by City in the early considerations for the title with Pep Guardiola’s men rated at evens.
Chelsea remain 12/1 despite the impending arrivals of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.
There follows a huge jump back to Arsenal and Tottenham, with the bar set at 100/1 – meaning the bookies see little chance of a Wolves, Sheffield United or Leicester fairytale charge.
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After falling to a 2-1 defeat against their North London rivals on Sunday, Arsenal are back at 66/1 for the 2020/21 title.
Tottenham may well consider their squad a bit more complete than Mikel Arteta’s but they too sit at 66/1.
The Gunners will have a chance to prove their mettle when welcoming newly-crowned champions Liverpool to Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.