Latest Premier League Odds: City Drop Points and Arsenal Beat Villa

Arsenal beat Aston Villa and Manchester City dropped points, as the title race took another turn. This and more in the latest Premier League odds recap.

Gunners Fire Four Past Villa

Arsenal's annihilation of Aston Villa could prove hugely important in their pursuit of the Premier League title, especially considering how results went elsewhere. Arsenal are in pole position, and their 4-1 drubbing of fellow title hopefuls Villa was only further evidence of such.

Goals from Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus in the second half confirmed the Gunners as worthy winners, despite a late consolation from Ollie Watkins. Arsenal are now around 1/2 to lift the title.

For Villa, on the other hand, it was a very disappointing result that brought to an end a run of eight wins in the league and eleven in all competitions. Now six points behind the league leaders, Unai Emery's side are 40/1 to win the league in some places.

Stalemate at the Stadium of Light

Manchester City's goalless draw with Sunderland isn't a bad point, all things considered, with the Black Cats having been exceptional this season, particularly at home. However, in their pursuit of the Premier League title, a point isn't enough to keep up with Arsenal, who beat Villa rather convincingly. City are now 2/1 to lift the title.

Liverpool Toothless in Leeds Draw

Liverpool were allowed nearly 70% possession of the ball in their clash with Leeds but never really threatened Daniel Farke's in-form side. In fact, it was the visitors who came closest, with ex-Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal deemed offside.

After a disappointing draw, the Reds are now 4/9 to occupy a top four spot at the season's end.

Chelsea Draw, Maresca Departs

The four goals inside the opening half hour proved to be the only goals of the game. A chaotic first half between Chelsea and Bournemouth saw the points shared at Stamford Bridge.

The bigger story came from the fallout post-match, as Enzo Maresca and Chelsea decided to part ways. The Italian is reported to have wandering eyes for the Manchester City job if and when Pep Guardiola departs. Chelsea are now 13/8 to make the top four.

United Share Points With Wolves

Wolves had earned just two points all season from 18 games before facing Manchester United. Now, they have three, as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw. It goes without saying, but for Ruben Amorim's side, this is quite humiliating.

Manchester United have now won just one of their last four Premier League games and are 4/1 to make the top four.

Wolves Earn Shock Point at Old Trafford

Wolves are 1/100 to be relegated this season despite having earned a point at Old Trafford - which only goes to show the predicament they're in. Still, they are at least one point closer towards matching or beating Derby's unwanted points record.

Burnley Back to Losing Ways

Burnley lost 3-1 to Newcastle this week, and normality was resumed. At 1/20 to be relegated, it's a matter of when rather than if their relegation is confirmed.

West Ham One Point Closer to Safety

West Ham's point against Brighton took them a step closer towards 17th-placed Nottingham Forest. The Trees' three-pointless games in a row has given The Hammers a glimmer of hope, as it looks likely the final relegation spot will be occupied by one of the two. West Ham are 2/5 to be relegated.

Nuno and West Ham go Eight Games Winless

There was little joy for Nuno Espirito Santo over the festive period, bar a point versus Brighton. The draw has taken them closer to 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, but Hammers fans aren't all that convinced by him. He's 2/1 to be the next PL manager out of a job.

Amorim Under Pressure

A draw against Wolves simply isn't good enough for Manchester United. Hosting a side that had only won two points all season and giving them a third would be humiliating for any team in the Premier League. As a result, Ruben Amorim is facing mounting pressure, and is now 4/1 to be the next Premier League manager to leave post.

Goalless Two Games for Haaland

Erling Haaland remains the clear favourite to win the Golden Boot at 1/20 despite adding no goals to his tally in his last two games. He remains eight goals ahead of his closest challenger.

Hugo Eikitike is undoubtedly the main man for Liverpool following Alexander Isak's leg break and is expected to score the lion's share of his team's goals. Currently on eight goals for the season, he's 50/1 to win the Golden Boot, a really high price indeed.