adminBookmakers have responded to a bustling weekend of Premier League action, with Newcastle United making significant strides towards European contention and narrowing the gap to Manchester United following our crucial 1-0 triumph over Fulham. Our odds of clinching a top-six finish have plummeted to 9/4 in the past 48 hours, as we not only gained ground on Manchester United, now just two points adrift after their 2-2 draw with Liverpool, but also pulled three points clear of Chelsea, who conceded a last-gasp equalizer to Sheffield United on Sunday.
While West Ham maintained their position above us with a 2-1 victory over Wolves on Saturday, their odds for a top-six finish stand at 28/1, given their challenging fixtures against Liverpool (H), Manchester City (A), and Chelsea (A), along with having played one more game than Newcastle. Similarly, Brighton faces daunting matchups against Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and a visit to St. James’ Park, reflecting their odds of 28/1.
The latest odds (via Sky Bet) for a top-six finish after the recent Premier League fixtures are as follows:
Manchester United: 8/11 (1.73)
Newcastle: 9/4 (3.25)
Chelsea: 9/2 (5.50)
West Ham: 28/1 (29.00)
Brighton: 28/1 (29.00)
Bournemouth: 150/1 (151.00)
For comparison, here were the bookmakers’ top-six odds following Chelsea’s 4-3 victory over Manchester United, subsequent to our frustrating 1-1 draw against Everton:
Manchester United: 4/6 (1.67)
Chelsea: 11/4 (3.75)
Newcastle: 5/1 (6.00)
Brighton: 16/1 (17.00)
West Ham: 50/1 (51.00)
Bournemouth: 50/1 (51.00)
Wolves: 100/1 (101.00)
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