Manchester City have shortened with Sky Bet to win the Premier League following a pivotal weekend in the title race, as the Sky Blues gained ground on leaders Arsenal.
The Gunners suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates, while City delivered a commanding 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
As a result, Pep Guardiola’s side have closed to within six points of Arsenal with a game in hand, significantly shifting the momentum in the title race.
The two sides now meet at the Etihad this Sunday in a blockbuster showdown that could prove decisive in determining this season’s champions.
Title race turns: Man City surge in betting markets before defining showdown with Arsenal
Victory for City would heap immense pressure on an Arsenal side still seeking to avoid a fourth successive late stumble in the title run-in.
At the time of writing, Manchester City have shortened to 6/5 in Sky Bet’s Outright Winner market, as they bid to secure a fifth title in six seasons.
They still trail Arsenal in the betting, however, with Mikel Arteta’s side priced at 8/13 to be crowned champions for the first time in over 20 years.
With that in mind, for Arsenal, Sunday represents the chance to take a decisive step towards a first title in over two decades, while Manchester City continue their pursuit of yet another era-defining triumph. Either way, it promises to be a must-watch encounter.
- All odds are correct at the time of publication
