Liverpool Look Ready to Challenge for Premier League Title Again
Waving goodbye to a manager who had won the Premier League title, Champions League, Club World Cup, Super Cup, FA Cup and EFL Cup was never going to be easy for Liverpool this summer. However, the appointment of Arne Slot may just prove to be excellent business for the Merseyside club.
Slot has made a brilliant start in the post-Klopp era. The Dutchman has stayed out of the spotlight so far and is concentrating on the job at hand this season. If the early signs are anything to go off, Liverpool look set to challenge for the Premier League title once again.
Early Wins Boosts Confidence
Liverpool’s next test comes at Old Trafford where they are the odds-on favourites at 4/5 to those looking to place a Man Utd v Liverpool bet. A victory against their rivals will boost the confidence in the squad even further.
In the Premier League 2024/25 winner odds, Liverpool are third best at 11/2. They have made a perfect start to the campaign, with two victories from their opening two games. Slot’s side have yet to concede a goal in those triumphs against Ipswich Town and Brentford respectively.
Liverpool have been in total control of their opening two matches. They dominated possession against the Bees and looked threatening in the final third of the pitch. Brentford are a tough side to break down when they are away from home, but the Reds were unlucky not to score more than two goals in that game.
The former Feyenoord head coach inherited one of the best squads in Europe when he was handed the keys by Klopp during the summer. He retained all his leading players in the transfer window, which was very important for him to build on the success the club have had under their previous boss.
It looks as though the players at the Merseyside club are rejuvenated by the fresh ideas Slot has brought to training. They have what it takes to challenge Manchester City and Arsenal for the title this season.
Manchester City Remain the Team to Beat
The bookmakers suggest Manchester City remain the team to beat this season as they are the favourites in the Premier League title betting. Pep Guardiola’s side are bidding for an outstanding fifth straight title success.
City’s title defence took a big boost when their former captain Ilkay Gundogan made a return to the club. He signed on a free transfer from Barcelona after spending just one season with the Spanish giants.
The champions showed how destructive they can be when they hammered Premier League newcomers Ipswich 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium. They already sit at the top of the standings with a 100% record, with victory also coming over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend of the season.
Guardiola will not allow his players to become complacent despite the success they have had. If any of the challengers are to finish ahead of Manchester City in the latest campaign, they will need to raise their game on the pitch.
It looks set to be a fascinating season ahead and one that could go right down to the wire on the final day of the campaign.