Liverpool forces Premier League title rethink after Arne Slot ends 'two-horse race' talk

Arne Slot’s impressive start to life as Liverpool head coach has seen .

Since taking over from during the summer, has hit the ground running with nine wins out of 10 in all competitions. ensured Liverpool will head into the second international break top of the .

The Reds have accumulated 18 points out of a possible 21 so far, with a defeat to Nottingham Forest the sole blot on their copybook. Their brilliant form sees them leading and at the moment, with last season’s top two sitting a point behind in the table.

Liverpool’s title credentials are , with games against Chelsea and Arsenal to come later this month, while Aston Villa awaits in November before they face City and Newcastle at the start of December.

Nevertheless, the Reds are already defying some expectations. Few had tipped Slot to challenge Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta at the top of the table this season, with former Manchester United captain even going .

Based on this early evidence though, the Reds could find themselves in the conversation for the title. At the very least, the bookmakers have slashed their odds on lifting the Premier League trophy in May.

British bookies have Liverpool as third favorite to win the title at 7/2. Arsenal is considered the favorite at 6/4, while City are priced at 13/8.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Plenty had this down as a two-horse title race at the start of the season, but Arne Slot's men have flown out of the traps and emerged as serious contenders over the last few weeks."

"Having been 8/1 shots before a ball was kicked, an impressive start has forced our traders to slash odds on Liverpool FC going all the way to just 7/2."

Premier League winner odds (Ladbrokes)

Arsenal - 6/4

Man City - 13/8

Liverpool - 7/2

Chelsea - 20/1

Tottenham - 50/1

Aston Villa - 100/1

Man United - 125/1

Newcastle - 125/1