Punters fancy Barca stitch up

PUNTERS are deserting Chelsea ahead of tonight’s clash with Werder Bremen according to bookmaking firm Ladbrokes.

The English champions are top of Group A on 10 points with Euro rivals Barcelona stuck in third on half that tally.

And with a poor result in Germany for Jose Mourinho’s men likely to hurt Barca’s chances more than their own, sceptics have been quick to latch on to the 9/4 about the draw and 7/5 about the home win.

Ladbrokes spokesman Robin Hutchison said: “Considering they’re normally one of the clubs we want to get beaten in the Champions League we’d be very happy with a Chelsea win at this stage.

Ladbrokes are offering 2/1 that Barca don’t qualify from the group.