Manchester City players are in no mood to lift any trophies just yet, despite taking huge steps towards a historic treble in the last week.
11.04.2023 - 09:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City are now odds-on favourites to win the Premier League after Arsenal blew a 2-0 lead to draw with Liverpool on Sunday.
The Gunners looked to be moving eight points clear of City in the title race after half an hour thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus. Mohamed Salah pulled a goal back for Liverpool just before the interval to set-up an intriguing second half.
Salah had the chance to equaliser ten minutes after the resumption but his spot kick was placed wide of Aaron Ramsdale's goal. Jurgen Klopp's team kept pressing though and were level with three minutes of normal time remaining as Roberto Firmino headed in.
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Arsenal's result on Merseyside means that if the Blues win all their remaining games they will retain their title. On Monday, bookmakers Betfair have reinstated City as favourites to lift the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola's men are now 8/11 while Arsenal are just behind at 11/10. Discussing the change in the markets, Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: "It’s advantage Man City in the title race if the money is anything to go by, with Pep Guardiola’s men the new odds on favourites to win the Premier League title.
"After Arsenal let a 2-0 lead slip at Anfield to drop two points on the road, Mikel Arteta’s men have now slipped to 11/10 to win the title. All eyes will now be on the mouthwatering clash at the Etihad later this month in what could be the defining match of the title race."
Before City can face Arsenal on April 26, they must first battle Bayern Munich twice in the Champions League, Leicester City in the Premier League and Sheffield United in the FA Cup.
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