Chelsea's pre-season form has helped to persuade football betting punters to back the Londoners, it has been suggested.
Football betting punters are beginning to favour Chelsea for this season's Premier League title race, according to a leading bookmaker.The Blues have enjoyed a good pre-season under new manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, with the highlight of their preparations for the new campaign a 5-0 win over Milan.
Betdirect's head of public relations Charlie McCann believes this has not gone unnoticed by people planning to put money on the identity of the 2008-09 champions.
"There has been a slight move to Chelsea. There is no question that Chelsea are stronger. [Manchester] United are still favourites, but we have seen more money for Chelsea," he explained.
Mr McCann added that he expects bookmakers to experience "massive turnover" on the first weekend of the top-flight season.
Chelsea begin their season against FA Cup holders Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge, while champions Manchester United take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
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