Arsenal may be starting to move clear in the Premier League title race but the battle for a top-four finish is set to be as eagerly contested as ever. Brighton , Manchester City and Liverpool occupy the positions immediately below the Gunners , yet behind them there are just six points separating Chelsea in fifth down to Fulham in 15th.
With form and fortune certain to fluctuate over the remainder of a season which is 10 games old, a host of teams will hold realistic ambitions of claiming one of the coveted top spots and a Champions League berth. Here, we take a closer look at the leading contenders to finish in the Premier League Top 4 this season.
Brighton
Brighton @ 4/9
Brighton have never finished in the top five, let alone the top four, but their current trajectory has them on course to break new ground this season. The Seagulls , whose highest finish was sixth in the 2023-24 campaign, moved up to second over the weekend after beating Brentford 2-0 and few teams have found an answer to their high-octane brand of football. With 22 points from 10 games, this is already Brighton’s best start to a top-flight season, and the first time they have been in the Premier League’s top two following a completed matchweek beyond the month of August .
Betting Odds
Premier League Top Four Betting Odds 2026-27
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Brighton | 4/9 | 69.2% |
Liverpool | 4/9 | 69.2% |
Chelsea | 5/6 | 54.5% |
Man City | 10/11 | 52.4% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Brighton and Liverpool are 4/9 for a top-four finish ahead of Chelsea (5/6) and Man City (10/11).
Liverpool
Liverpool @ 4/9
Liverpool had to settle for fifth last term but with Manchester United and Aston Villa off the pace and Chelsea struggling for consistency, the Reds look primed for a top-four spot. Andoni Iraola’s team are still far from the finished article, with plenty still to come from their big-money acquisitions, but at least have a good base to build from as they seek to challenge on four fronts.
Chelsea
Chelsea @ 5/6
Chelsea are another club looking to capitalise on the slow starts of rivals and uncertainty around the future of Manchester City as they chase a Champions League return. The five-time Premier League champions missed out on Europe completely after finishing 10th last term and new boss Xabi Alonso has yet to find the magic formula at Stamford Bridge , but there is also plenty to be positive about and the Blues are just two points behind fourth-placed Liverpool .
Man City
Man City @ 10/11
City have been a top-four fixture since 2010, claiming eight titles and four runner-up places since then, and a similar outcome looked assured this season as they won their opening seven games under Enzo Maresca . However, things seem a little less certain now. Aside from the off-field issues hanging over the club, City have started to lose their way on the pitch, suffering three straight league games to drop from top to third, six points behind Arsenal .
Other Top 4 odds: Spurs (5/1), Aston Villa (6/1), Brentford (6/1), Man Utd (7/1), Bournemouth (9/1).
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