Latest Premier League betting news & analysis: Watford 20-1 for Anfield shock

Premier League leaders Liverpool kick off the weekend against bottom club Watford and the Reds are 8-1 with Ladbrokes to remain unbeaten throughout their league campaign.

Those odds have contracted from 50-1 at the start of the season and it is 20-1 that Watford inflict a first domestic defeat of the season on Liverpool at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp has signed a new contract that runs until 2024 and his side start this round of fixtures with an eight-point lead over Leicester and a 14-point advantage over champions Manchester City.

Bet365 make the Reds 5-2 to claim the title by at least ten points while it is 50-1 that they triumph on goal difference and 9-2 that they fail to win the league.

City are out to 8-1 to successfully defend their title and Ladbrokes have trimmed manager Pep Guardiola to 2-1 not to be in charge of their first game of the 2020-21 season.

Bournemouth will be without key defender Nathan Ake for around six weeks due to a hamstring injury and the Cherries are 19-5 to be relegated. Eddie Howe’s side, who face Chelsea, have lost their last five league games.

West Ham’s Manuel Pellegrini is 1-5 to be the next top-flight manager to leave his position as his side head to Southampton. The Hammers are 7-2 to be relegated and the Saints are 3-1 for the drop.

Manchester United (6-1) and Arsenal (7-1) head the Europa League betting after the group stage ended on Thursday. Wolves are 16-1 chances while Celtic (50-1) and Rangers (100-1) are also in Monday’s draw for the last 32.

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