Over the last 20 years, the top division of English football has been transformed from the sick man of European football, in a time where its top players were flocking over the border to play in Scotland, into the World's most popular league. More people watch the English Premier League on television than any other league in the World and its stars, players such as John Terry and Fernando Torres, are instantly recognisable whether they are in London or Seoul. The Premier League is also one of the most popular leagues in the World in terms of betting on its matches and there is plenty of opportunity within a season for fans of sports betting.
The first bet really considered in terms of the Premier League is the winner of the league. There are generally only a few teams at the beginning of the season who are considered potential winners and with only four winners (Manchester United, Blackburn, Arsenal and Chelsea) of the league since it's breakaway from the Football League in 1992, the odds will reflect this. The odds of the top teams like Chelsea and Manchester United will shorten if they do race into an early lead, which has been the case for Chelsea so far this season, so it generally makes sense to bet before the season if you feel sure that one of the favourites will win the title. However, there is always a chance that poor form will cause a team’s odds to lengthen, but they still may win the league so keep your eye out for a late title push. Manchester United's triumph over Arsenal in the 2002/2003 season is a prime example of this.
Another popular thing to bet on in the Premier League is the top scorer. This is a little harder to pick than the League's winner, as there are generally more than two or three contenders for the golden boot. This will be reflected in the odds, though with more favourable odds generally offered even for the favourites. With a few surprises having cropped up in the last few years in terms of Premier League top scorers and with players such as Kevin Phillips, Dion Dublin and Andy Cole (whilst still a youngster at Newcastle) winning the award in the past, it is always an idea to look at some of the league's less well known players when trying to pick out a top scorer.
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