Premier League Opening Odds 2026/27 - Arsenal And Man City Favourites Again

Written By James Chittick | Published at August 4, 2026

Premier League odds — Barclay's Premier League soccer team flags hang in the window at Skinny Slimís in Bricktown, a popular sports bar where people gather to watch matches in Downtown Oklahoma City, Monday, May 18, 2026.

We're taking a look at this year's Premier League opening odds and predictions ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, which gets underway on Friday, 21 August.

Champions Arsenal take on newly-promoted Championship winners Coventry City in the traditional season opener at The Emirates.

That game is now just a few weeks away, and we can't wait for the return of club football.

Premier League Predictions 2026/27

Looking ahead to the season, it's hard to see how one of Arsenal and Manchester City doesn't win the title again.

The two sides have been head and shoulders above the rest for the last season, with rivals struggling.

But with City legend Pep Guardiola no longer in the Etihad dugout, the challenge for last year's runners-up is even greater.

As it stands, Arsenal are the favourites with most UK betting sites - a tag they more than deserve.

The Gunners will undoubtedly be the team to beat once again.

Mikel Arteta's side are building what could become a successful dynasty, but they will need to be at their best to stay ahead of their rivals.

Elsewhere, there are interesting storylines up and down the league.

New sides such as Coventry City have returned for the first time in decades.

Last season's battle for Europe made the mid-table scrap incredibly exciting, while Tottenham's narrow survival from relegation was one of the stories of the campaign.

The upcoming season promises much in terms of intrigue and excitement, with the first chapter about to be written.