Arsenal shortened in title odds after beating Chelsea

Arsenal shortened in the betting markets after beating Chelsea to continue their winning start.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 7 September 2026

Arsenal shortened in the outright title markets after securing a comeback victory against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta saw his side fall behind early when Morgan Rogers scored, but the Gunners responded well. Bettors backing Arsenal for the Premier League title saw their selections shorten in the outright odds following this result.

Strong start makes Arsenal shorter

Kai Havertz equalised before Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal in the second half. This result keeps Arsenal alongside Manchester City as the only teams with three wins from three matches. Bookmakers reacted by shortening Arsenal in the betting markets for the league trophy.

Arteta believes his squad can reach an even higher level than last season. The manager praised the performance of his players after they generated a high expected goals total and limited Chelsea to very little. David Raya made vital saves to protect the lead while the midfield controlled the match.

Tough fixtures ahead for punters

Odegaard continued his fine scoring form with another crucial goal from midfield. Punters should note that Arsenal face another difficult away fixture next weekend at Sunderland. These upcoming matches will test the depth of the squad and could influence future betting odds.

What it means for a bet

Backing Arsenal to win the Premier League looks like a solid option after their price shortened following three straight wins.

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