Premier League top 4 odds and reaction as Man City and Liverpool drop points and Leicester go top

The international break rolls around once more and we have a fortnight to reflect on what has been an absolutely bizarre opening eight weeks of the Premier League season.

While some normality has crept back into the table, the shock results just keep on coming in the top flight.

The latest round of Premier League action saw Crystal Palace score four Premier League goals for the first time since May 2019, while the biggest shock of the weekend came at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta’s toothless Gunners were turned over by Aston Villa.

Just six points separate shock top four contenders Southampton (4th) and 15th placed Leeds United as we prepare for a frenzied festive period, and the race for a lucrative Champions League will only get hotter over the coming months.

We’ve taken a look at some of the favourites in the Premier League top 4 market, and remember to keep up to date with all our latest betting tips and match previews as the season progresses on our Premier League predictions page.

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Premier League top 4 odds and predictions

Chelsea – 4/7

After a summer of heavy investment Chelsea were touted as potential Premier League title contenders in pre-season, but a fragile back line that shipped six goals in their opening three games tempered expectations somewhat.

However, Frank Lampard has finally found some semblance of balance within the squad and prized striker Timo Werner has found his feet at Stamford Bridge. The result? Chelsea are now unbeaten in six Premier League games and their 4-1 rout of Sheffield United on Saturday pushed them to within three points of the top spot.

The Blues made the top four last season with a weaker and shallowed squad, so now their summer signings have bedded in we can see Chelsea pushing on for title contention.

A festive period that includes games against Spurs, Everton, Wolves and Arsenal could prove decisive when the points are tallied up in May, but it would be a real surprise if Chelsea aren’t among the elite four.