Premier League Title Race: Arsenal Lead After Anfield Breakthrough
Arsenal won at Liverpool for the first time since 2012 and sit three points clear. With Arsenal vs Manchester City on 28 November, here's how the title betting is shaping up.
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Arsenal's 1-0 win at Anfield on 1 November ended a run without a win at Liverpool that went back to 2012, when Mikel Arteta was still playing in their midfield. It also opened a three-point gap at the top.
Arsenal: efficient rather than flashy
Eight wins from nine, 14 goals scored and only five conceded. The only blip in the league was a surprise defeat at Brighton. This is a side that wins tight games, which is why Arsenal Win & Under 3.5 goals has been a sensible combination this season.
Manchester City under Maresca
Enzo Maresca took on the hardest job in English football when he replaced Pep Guardiola, but City are second on 21 points with the best attack among the leaders. Their games are livelier than Arsenal's, so goals markets tend to suit them better.
Brighton: the surprise package
Third place, 24 goals scored and only seven conceded, the best goal difference in the league. Brighton's prices are still catching up with their performances, which is exactly where value lives.
Liverpool's stop-start season
Under Andoni Iraola, Liverpool sit fifth, already nine points off the pace. They remain dangerous at home, but backing them as title favourites now needs a big turnaround.
Dates for your diary
- 21 November: Newcastle vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Manchester United.
- 28 November: Arsenal vs Manchester City, the biggest game of the autumn.
Sources: Football Web Pages, Opta Analyst.
Tunde Bakare
Tunde has followed European and African football for over a decade and builds data-driven previews focused on value, not hype.
