Premier League Top 6 Finish Odds: Crystal Palace are good value

The Premier League returns to our screens this week and as part of our preparations for the new season, we are taking a look at the outright markets on offer. There has been plenty of strengthening this summer from several clubs and some are of the opinion that there will be a lot of teams vying for a place in the top six this campaign.

Below I take a look at some of the candidates I think have the strongest credentials using Betfred's Premier League Top 6 Finish Odds.

Newcastle United @ 8/15

Newcastle United confirmed their return to the Uefa Champions League for the 2025/26 season by finishing fifth last term. It was a strong effort from Eddie Howe and his players and you thought that this may allow them to push on further as they bid to join English football's elite.

However, there's been a huge spanner in the works with star asset Alexander Isak having had his head turned by interest from Liverpool and wanting to explore that move. It has caused a rift between him and the rest of the squad which has seen him training alone.

The Magpies didn't think their summer would go like this after winning a trophy and getting back into Europe's most prestigious competition. They have a good group and coach but I was already of the opinion that they needed to strengthen, but it would become a lot more difficult if Isak were to move on - but at least they would be well-compensated.

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Manchester United @ 10/11

Manchester United haven't lived up to their reputation for many years now but it hasn't stopped them from winning trophies and reaching finals - so it's not all bad. Ruben Amorim has a huge season ahead of him in charge of the Red Devils as his arrival in the middle of the last campaign looked to make the team worse than how they were under his predecessor Erik ten Hag.

Of course, the Portuguese coach needs a squad moulded to his liking and United have been very busy in the transfer market with Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Matheus Cunha (Wolves) and Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) all coming aboard for significant transfer fees.

There are now links with impressive Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, and if they get that done, the squad on paper has improved drastically. A pre-season is also sure to have aided Amorim's cause.

Last year's 15th-place finish was embarrassing so drastic improvement is expected this time around.

Aston Villa @ 11/8

It was another strong campaign from Unai Emery's Aston Villa in 2024/25 and although they missed out on Champions League football, they will be partaking in the Uefa Europa League, a competition Emery has enjoyed vast success in over the course of his managerial career.

With a lot of the big boys strengthening this summer, the Villans are trying to keep up. But with them being in better positions than the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Man United heading into the summer, it doesn't seem like they need to add too much.

Evann Guessand has joined from Nice to give them another option in the final third but the futures of Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins remain uncertain. Whatever happens, Emery remains Villa's strongest asset.

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Tottenham Hotspur @ 6/4

Like United, Spurs had a miserable campaign in 2024/25 but at least they ended their trophy drought to win the Europa League - beating the Red Devils in the final. It wasn't enough to save Ange Postecoglou's job and he was swiftly dismissed once the season ended.

After proving his worth at Brentford for several years, Thomas Frank has taken this club on and it will no doubt be significantly tougher to what he had to deal with at the Bees. The Dane has shown how good he is as a coach and how tactically astute he is, and Spurs could really benefit from his gifts.

I'm not expecting him to have them playing the way he wants them to immediately, or for them to win trophies straight away. This first year is about getting Tottenham back up to the level they should be at, and with the squad they have, the top six should be achievable.

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Nottingham Forest @ 15/2

Nottingham Forest were the surprise package in the Premier League last season and for much of the campaign it looked like they were going to finish inside the Champions League places. A blip at the wrong time cost them dearly as they ended up finishing seventh.

With some form of European football to manage this season, a lot more will be asked of the Tricky Trees physically. They've lost Anthony Elanga but Dan Ndoye has arrived from Bologna to take his place, while Morgan Gibbs-White has been tied down to a new contract.

With the likes of United and Spurs strengthening, this season looks to be a tougher one for Forest to keep themselves in the conversation for the top six, but they were brilliant for much of the previous campaign.

Crystal Palace @ 9/1

Crystal Palace had never won a major trophy before May and now they are the current FA Cup holders and they have just beaten Liverpool to add the Community Shield to the collection. Oliver Glasner is building an impressive team at Selhurst Park, and I think this team can have a big say in the top-six race.

Yes, there are doubts that key man Eberechi Eze could be off to Arsenal before the transfer window closes but he is not pushing for a move, he is only open to it. Should the Eagles keep hold of him then that would definitely bolster their claims in my eyes. Marc Guehi is another who could move on with Liverpool chasing the defender who only has one year left on his contract.

Currently, the only thing going against them is squad depth. Their starting XI is brilliant and they can tussle with any team in the division. But it just takes a couple of injuries for them to be weakened. Glasner has already spoken about the desire for more bodies, and if they can add quality in reserve, I think their 9/1 price will prove great value.

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