After a long summer of international football, the 2024/25 Premier League season gets underway with Manchester City once again being installed as heavy favourites to win a fifth straight championship. Pep Guardiola has forged a dynasty in England’s top flight and his squad is the best in Europe. But can they be stopped?
The top four teams in the premier league favourites will automatically qualify for the UEFA Champions League on a year-by-year basis. That means the competition for the title will be fierce this season, and many of the best clubs in the league will be looking to make their way into the lucrative tournament in the next campaign.
There are several ways to bet on the Premier League, but some of the best options for US-based bettors include betting exchanges and online sportsbooks. These sites have competitive odds and a wide variety of betting markets, including Outright Winners and individual matchups. Some of these sites also offer free streaming of select games for their customers, which is a great option for fans who want to keep up with the action without paying for cable or satellite television packages.
The 2024/25 season is off to a fast start and the top three contenders are all undefeated after three weeks of league play. Manchester City and Liverpool sit atop the standings, with Arsenal and Tottenham not far behind. The Gunners had a good finish to the previous campaign and Mauricio Pochettino looks to have his team in a solid position this time around, but the lack of a proven goal scorer will be an issue.
Manchester City is a clear favorite to win the Premier League title for a fourth straight season, and the same goes for Liverpool. The Reds have looked impressive through their opening three matches under new manager Jurgen Klopp, who took over from talismanic legend Brendan Rodgers. They have played a noticeably different style of football, and their defense has been rock-solid in the process. The only real negative is the fact that they have yet to score a goal.
A third-place finish will probably get one of these teams into the Champions League, but the race for the final spot in the top four could be quite a wild ride. The likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all have something to prove this season if they are going to challenge for the top three spots.