Wenger: bookies’ pay-out a ‘big risk’

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger warned that two bookmakers are “taking a big risk” by paying out on Chelsea winning the Barclays Premiership title race after just seven games.

Paddy Power, who are ironically one of Arsenal’s own sponsors, and BetFred have already paid out to punters who staked money on Chelsea winning the Premiership this season.

However, while Chelsea are 11 points clear of Arsenal and 10 clear of Manchester United - albeit having played one game more than either of their main rivals - Wenger insists the race is far from over.