Premier League betting markets: Sky Bet update on what are the best backed teams and what punters are going for in games

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Top four: In terms of the ante-post markets during the break, Manchester United had been well supported to finish in the top four at 7/4 (they're now 11/8) with Pogba & Rashford benefiting from the lay-off. It's a similar story with Tottenham (10/1 to finish in top 4) who will now be able to rely on the services of Harry Kane. Wolves (7/1) are the other interesting team in this market and the break may well suit them more than most having had to juggle domestic action with the Europa League since beating Crusaders over two legs way back in July.

Top five: We opened the Top 5 Finish market back in February once the news of Man City’s European ban broke with fifth place likely to secure a spot in next year’s Champions League pending City’s appeal. Sheffield Utd (8/1) were well backed in this market on release but the north London rivals Spurs (7/2) and Arsenal (9/1) have attracted support more recently as the reset button was pressed in March. The Blades and Gunners have eased slightly after Wednesday's games.

Relegation: Aston Villa were the team for money (8/15 into 2/5) in all relegation related markets even before their draw against Sheffield United on Wednesday. The lack of a vociferous Holte End cheering them on will hurt them and with now five of their remaining nine games at home, punters are not keen on their chances of survival.

Golde Boot: You can still throw a blanket over the top four runners in the Golden Boot market with Vardy, Aubemayang, Salah and Aguero all separated by just three goals. Kane is way back on 11 goals but his return from injury has seen him shorten to 18/1 from a high of 200/1 when he was ruled out for most of the season pre-lockdown.

Odds correct as of 11.30pm on 17/6/20

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