Premier League Betting Preview: Chelsea and City Face Crucial Top 5 Tests

The race for Champions League qualification continues this weekend as Chelsea host Liverpool and Man City take on Wolves. We break down the latest odds and top betting angles from Bet365.
Premier League Betting Preview: Chelsea and City Face Crucial Top 5 Tests

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  • Man City and Arsenal are strong favourites in key top-five clashes.
  • Chelsea vs Liverpool is the headline act on Sunday, with the hosts priced at 11/10
  • Newcastle (13/10) and Forest (21/10) play in tight away fixtures.

Champions League Race Heats Up With Chelsea, City, and Newcastle In Action

The Premier League title is wrapped up after Liverpool secured top spot last weekend, but the battle for Champions League football is wide open. 

With the top five qualifying for next season’s UCL, the likes of Chelsea, Man City, and Newcastle face pressure-packed fixtures in Matchweek 35.

We preview the key matches across the weekend and break down the betting odds with Bet365

For punters exploring the best football betting sites, there’s plenty of action to build a weekend accumulator or target individual match winners.

You can also browse the latest free bets available across major betting sites to get the most out of your wagers.

Key Fixtures & Odds (via Bet365)

🟦 Friday: Man City vs Wolves (20:00)

Man City: 1/3

Draw: 17/4

Wolves: 15/2

City must win to keep their top five grip secure. They’ve won their last 3 home games, with a 94th minute winner seeing them beat Aston Villa. Expect dominance at the Etihad.

🟥 Saturday: Arsenal vs Bournemouth (17:30)

Arsenal: 21/20

Draw: 13/5

Bournemouth: 23/10

With second place to secure, Arsenal can’t slip up here. Bournemouth are dangerous though and the Gunners will have one eye on the Champions League.

🔵 Sunday: Chelsea vs Liverpool (16:30)

Chelsea: 11/10

Draw: 27/10

Liverpool: 21/10

The game of the weekend on paper. Liverpool may rest players having already sealed the title, while Chelsea will be desperate to stay in the top five. 

⚫ Sunday: Brighton vs Newcastle (14:00)

Brighton: 9/5

Draw: 13/5

Newcastle: 13/10

Newcastle need all three points to stay ahead of City and Chelsea. Brighton have hit a slump, and the Magpies’ away form has improved recently.

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🟥 Monday: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest (20:00)

Crystal Palace: 27/20

Draw: 23/10

Nottingham Forest: 21/10

Forest will view this as must-win, but Selhurst Park is no easy trip.

Expert Comment: “Top Five Race Will Go to the Wire”

What the expert says...
With Liverpool champions, attention now shifts to the Champions League race and it’s as tight as ever. Man City and Chelsea both face real pressure this weekend. The Etihad clash feels routine, but the Stamford Bridge showdown with Liverpool could swing momentum massively.

Jake Ashton - Football Betting Expert - OLBG.com

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