Premiership betting for the 2010 season may have gone to the final day of fixtures, but Chelsea made sure of the destiny of the title with a thumping 8-0 win over Wigan that crowned a successful first season in charge for Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian is keen to extend his contract with the club, which seems set to maintain a settled squad, with the potential for a few summer acquisitions. Chelsea will certainly be the team to beat in the new season, underlined by their position as 2.700* favourites on the odds to win the Premier League at Bet365 Sportsbook, where Week 1 Premier League odds are already available with Asian Handicaps and 1x2s priced to a 98% payout giving amazing value compared to other bookmakers, and the best chance to win more
Premiership Betting – Man Utd, Arsenal & Liverpool Look to Regroup
While Chelsea celebrated their historic double of league and FA Cup, their rivals were left to ponder where it all went wrong. Having become the first English top-flight side to score over 100 goals since 1963, it is clear that there is little wrong with the Chelsea squad from an attacking perspective, and with Michael Essien returning next season after a very lengthy lay-off, and possible summer signings, Chelsea start as 2.700* favourites on the odds to win the Premier League for the 2010/11 season.
As for their rivals, Man Utd (3.550*) were too reliant on Wayne Rooney, who may find himself partnered by a new striker next term, and looking to shake off the after effects of a very poor World Cup. Patience may finally run out with Dimitar Berbatov, while Michael Owen is likely to be quietly released, to go who-knows where. United should have had Owen Hargreaves available for the new season, but he has had another setback, along with Rio Ferdinand. The ongoing problems off the field are a constant distraction with the growing army of green and yellow dissenters desperate to oust the Glazers.
Up the road at Liverpool (16.00*) the American owners have called time after failing to win fans over, putting the club up for sale. Until a buyer is found – with very deep pockets – it is impossible to assess the Reds chances next season. The most important task for new manager, Roy Hodgson, is to hang on to Gerrard and Torres, weed out many of the mediocre players. Gerrard returned from the World Cup unscathed, while Torres pulled up with a groin injury, soon after appearing in the final as a late substitute. His fitness will be key to the Pools chances of improving on last season.