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Premier League top four odds: Latest Premier League top 4 odds 25/26 season
The 2025/26 Premier League season will once again provide great intrigue in the battle for the top four places in the standings. As with any season, the race for the top four will provide an intriguing backstory to the season, with this competition having become one of the most intriguing facets of each season. With top four guaranteeing Champions League football for next season, it is as valuable as winning a trophy for many teams, with the race having become more open in recent seasons as new clubs have broken up the previous dominance of the big six. Clubs such as Aston Villa and Newcastle United have featured in the Champions League in recent season, helped by the fact that the Premier League earned an extra Champions League place last season based on Uefa co-efficient ranking, allowing the league's top five clubs to qualify. But ahead of 2025/26, the top four will be the dream target for most of those sides not involved in the battle for the league title. And this page will detail the latest Premier League top four odds for the 2025/26 season. We use the best odds from Premier League betting sites to offer readers optimum value on wagering on the new campaign. Readers will find the best value Premier League top 4 odds on this page, with live odds that will update regularly throughout the season – so make sure to bookmark this page to stay up to date with the best prices. All top 4 Premier League odds come from our recommended betting sites, all of which are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Premier League Top Four Odds Find the latest Premier League Top four odds here. Since 2001, the top four clubs in the Premier League have been able to qualify for next season's Champions League, with previous years only allowing three teams. Before 1998/99, only the winner of the domestic league qualified for Europe's top competition. That means that the race for the top four has been very important since the early 2000s, and while oringally that race was dominated by sides like Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, in recent years teams including Aston Villa, Newcastle, Spurs and even Everton have been able to qualify, with the balance of power having shifted notably in recent years, In 2025/26, Villa and Newcastle are set to challenge again, with Brighton and Nottingham Forest perhaps putting up a fight for the top four as they did last season. The usual title-challenging suspects will likely occupy the top two or three places at least, with Chelsea hoping to sustain more of a challenge and Spurs and Manchester United hoping to improve from unprecedented seasons last term. Season Premier League Top Four Clubs 2024/2025 Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea 2023/2024 Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa 2022/2023 Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle United 2021/2022 Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur 2020/2021 Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea Premier League Top Four Odds Explained Customers will find the best Premier League top four odds using the best football betting sites online for Premier League betting. Our recommended betting sites are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, ensuring that users have a safe and fair betting experience. Check back to find the latest top four Premier League odds as prices shift depending on transfers, form, injuries and more. There are always offers for free bets provided by betting sites for wagering on the Premier League top four race too, so be sure to check regularly in order to take advantage of these bonuses online. Responsible Gambling Bettors should always practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, betting apps, or any other gambling medium. Always remain within a budget and never exceed it. Never chase your can lose a bet even if they know a lot about the Premier League. Remain in control of your time and betting. Bettors can use responsible gambling tools provided by betting sites such as deposit limits, loss limits and self-exclusion among others. Healthcare providers and charities are also available if needed: NHS Help GambleAware Gamblers Anonymous We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.


Asharq Al-Awsat
12-06-2025
- Business
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Study: European Game Generated 38 Bln Euros in 2023-24 Season
Europe's soccer market grew by 8% in terms of revenue in the 2023-24 season to 38 billion euros ($43.46 billion) with England's Premier League generating the most, Deloitte said in a study published on Wednesday. In its Annual Review of Football Finance, Deloitte said the top five leagues -- Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1 -- generated 20.4 billion euros in revenue, an increase of 4%. Premier League clubs had the highest revenue of Europe's top leagues at 6.3 billion pounds ($8.50 billion), Reuters reported. However, the traditional 'big six' clubs in England's top flight reported lower average revenue growth (3%) than other clubs that were in the Premier League in both the 2023-24 and 2022-23 seasons (11%). The study said the growth was largely driven by expansion of clubs' commercial offerings, which also led to the teams cumulatively generating more than two billion pounds in commercial revenue for the first time. "A focus on stadia development and diversification of commercial revenues led to growth across the European football market in the 2023-24 season," Tim Bridge, lead partner in Deloitte's Sports Business Group, said. "However, clubs and leagues cannot afford to take their eye off the ball as new challenges, including an evolving regulatory landscape and changing fan behaviors, arise. "The pressure is mounting for more clubs to drive additional revenue at the same time as managing rising costs. "More so than ever, leaders and owners must recognize the great responsibility they have of managing these businesses, capturing the historic essence of a football club while honoring its unrivalled role as a community asset for generations to come." Clubs in Europe's 'big five' leagues reported an aggregate operating profit (0.6 billion euros) for a second successive season, while the aggregate wages/revenue ratio fell from 66% to 64%. WSL REVENUE SOARS Clubs in England's Women's Super League (WSL) jointly generated revenue of 65 million pounds in the 2023-24 season, a 34% rise. Each WSL club had a double-digit increase in revenue, while all 12 clubs reported over one million pounds in revenue for the first time, with an average revenue of 5.4 million pounds. "Through developing more robust fan engagement strategies, strong commercial deals and securing central distributions, WSL clubs unlocked a new phase of growth," Deloitte Sports Business group's knowledge and insights lead Jennifer Haskel said. "Plus, as the reporting and attribution of commercial revenue remains inconsistent between clubs, we may be scratching the surface on the value now being generated by the women's game."


Reuters
11-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
European game generated 38 bln euros in 2023-24 season, study shows
June 11 (Reuters) - Europe's soccer market grew by 8% in terms of revenue in the 2023-24 season to 38 billion euros ($43.46 billion) with England's Premier League generating the most, Deloitte said in a study published on Wednesday. In its Annual Review of Football Finance, Deloitte said the top five leagues -- Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1 -- generated 20.4 billion euros in revenue, an increase of 4%. Premier League clubs had the highest revenue of Europe's top leagues at 6.3 billion pounds ($8.50 billion). However, the traditional 'big six' clubs in England's top flight reported lower average revenue growth (3%) than other clubs that were in the Premier League in both the 2023-24 and 2022-23 seasons (11%). The study said the growth was largely driven by expansion of clubs' commercial offerings, which also led to the teams cumulatively generating more than two billion pounds in commercial revenue for the first time. "A focus on stadia development and diversification of commercial revenues led to growth across the European football market in the 2023-24 season," Tim Bridge, lead partner in Deloitte's Sports Business Group, said. "However, clubs and leagues cannot afford to take their eye off the ball as new challenges, including an evolving regulatory landscape and changing fan behaviours, arise. "The pressure is mounting for more clubs to drive additional revenue at the same time as managing rising costs. "More so than ever, leaders and owners must recognise the great responsibility they have of managing these businesses, capturing the historic essence of a football club while honouring its unrivalled role as a community asset for generations to come." Clubs in Europe's 'big five' leagues reported an aggregate operating profit (0.6 billion euros) for a second successive season, while the aggregate wages/revenue ratio fell from 66% to 64%. Clubs in England's Women's Super League (WSL) jointly generated revenue of 65 million pounds in the 2023-24 season, a 34% rise. Each WSL club had a double-digit increase in revenue, while all 12 clubs reported over one million pounds in revenue for the first time, with an average revenue of 5.4 million pounds. "Through developing more robust fan engagement strategies, strong commercial deals and securing central distributions, WSL clubs unlocked a new phase of growth," Deloitte Sports Business group's knowledge and insights lead Jennifer Haskel said. "Plus, as the reporting and attribution of commercial revenue remains inconsistent between clubs, we may be scratching the surface on the value now being generated by the women's game." ($1 = 0.7409 pounds) ($1 = 0.8743 euros)