The quadruple remains on for Liverpool but the odds are against them, as are Manchester City
- Paul Okey
- 21 March 2022
Liverpool’s unlikely quadruple attempt remains on but the fact that they may have to overcome Man City three times to do it is reflected in the odds on them achieving it.
The Reds, who already have the EFL Cup stashed safely in their trophy cabinet, edged past Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Sunday to reach the last four of the competition. The draw, made before the sixth-round clash, pitted them against Manchester City, 4-1 victors over Southampton, with the tie set to take place at Wembley on the weekend of April 16-17.
With the two clubs on collision course for a final meeting in the Champions League and set to clash in the Premier League on April 10, it promises to be a mouth-watering end to the season.
Jurgen Klopp's side are sweeping all before them, with the home defeat to Inter in the Champions League their only loss in all competitions since December 28.
However, the enormity of the task in hand is reflected in Sky Bet pricing them up at 20/1 to add the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League to the trophy they have already won.
They are only 7/1 to win any combination of the two trophies still available, while the ultimate dream of completing the treble and seeing rivals Everton relegated is 66/1.
Chelsea still remain in two cup competitions despite off-field turmoil threatening to overshadow their season and are 40/1 to win the Champions League and FA Cup, having been paired with Crystal Palace in the other Wembley semi-final.
An unlikely Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League treble is 2000/1.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are now seen as the biggest threat to Arsenal's hopes of clinching the fourth and final Champions League spot.
Antonio Conte's side beat a fading West Ham 3-1 on Sunday to move within three points of Arsenal in fourth, albeit having played a game more. "There are nine games to go and for us every game has to be a final," said Conte, obviously unaware that Spurs have lost the last four finals they have contested.
Nevertheless, it saw their odds of a top-four finish eased in to 5/2 with Planet Sport Bet.
Arsenal still remain firm favourites at 1/2, with Manchester United 9/2 and West Ham now 40/1 shots.
