There are some people out there who actually bet on Leicester to win the league at the beginning of the season. Back then the odds were 5000/1. Now the Foxes will be favourites to win the league but that hasn't stopped one punter cashing out.
The draw between Arsenal and Spurs earlier this afternoon left the clubs five and three points behind league leaders Leicester before Claudio Ranieri's side face Watford later on in the day with a chance to really hammer home their advantage.
59 year-old John Pryke put £20 on Leicester to win the league at the beginning of the season and after refusing £16,000 to cash out on Tuesday he accepted £29,000 after the West Brom game even though if he and they held on he could have been in for £100,000.
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Pryke explained the decision saying: "I put the bet on before the season as a laugh, but the nearer it gets to the end of the season the more I'm thinking about the money and less about the team.
"I couldn't bear it any more so before the West Bromwich Albion game I called Ladbrokes to see how much they would give me if I cashed in the bet early and they offered £16,000.
"I said no, but after the last match Ladbrokes upped their offer to £29,000. It was like being on 'Deal or No Deal' and I just thought to myself that £29,000 isn't a bad return on £20, but if I walk away with nothing I'll be kicking myself. "
Pryke added about possibly missing out on an extra £71,000 saying: "I won't be upset at all if Leicester win the title, I want them to do it. If they do I've watched my team lift the trophy and made £29,000 which isn't a bad outcome is it?"
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