SAINTS and their League Cup fourth round opponents Stoke have both seen their odds on winning the trophy slashed this week.

Saints are now fifth favourites with bookies Boylesports after their 2-1 win at Arsenal, their odds now 25-1 down from 40-1.

Stoke, who won 2-1 at last season’s finalists Sunderland to reach the last 16, are 20-1 down from 40-1.

Chelsea have broken away from Manchester City, having been joint favourites ahead of this week’s third round fixtures.

Jose Mourinho’s side now head the betting at 5/2 from 5/1, whilst City, who thrashed Sheffield Wednesday 7-0 on Wednesday, are on offer at 3/1.

Outright Betting: Chelsea 5/2, Man City 3/1, Liverpool 6/1, Tottenham 7/1, SAINTS 11/1, Swansea 14/1, Stoke 20/1, West Brom 25/1, Derby 28/1, Newcastle 33/1, Fulham 40/1, Bournemouth 66/1, MK Dons 80/1, Sheffield Utd 100/1, Brighton 100/1, Shrewsbury 150/1