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Arsenal And Arsene Wenger: Funny Betting Odds

By Andrew Dowdeswell

FILE PHOTO - (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 1530530 and 511891146) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Arsene Wenger,Manager of Arsenal (L) in 1996 and in 2016. Arsene Wenger celebrates 20 years in charge of Arsenal this season. ***LEFT IMAGE*** 2 Nov 1996: Arsene Wenger the manager of Arsenal during the FA Carling Premier league match between Wimbledon and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in London. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster/Allsport ***RIGHT IMAGE***LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Arsene Wenger the manager of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
FILE PHOTO - (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 1530530 and 511891146) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Arsene Wenger,Manager of Arsenal (L) in 1996 and in 2016. Arsene Wenger celebrates 20 years in charge of Arsenal this season. ***LEFT IMAGE*** 2 Nov 1996: Arsene Wenger the manager of Arsenal during the FA Carling Premier league match between Wimbledon and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in London. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster/Allsport ***RIGHT IMAGE***LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Arsene Wenger the manager of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. In celebration, Ladbrokes.com have released a host of peculiar betting odds.

Arsenal and Arsene Wenger have been together for 20 years. That alone, in the turbulent world of modern football where most managers are lucky to survive more than a season, is an impressive feat. The success that he and the club have enjoyed during such an era make his tenure all the more remarkable.

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Winning nine major trophies in North London, including a record-setting six FA Cups and two double winning seasons, Wenger is one of the most decorated managers of all time. While his credibility has been called into question in recent seasons amid a lengthy trophy drought and continual failures throughout the squad, the impact that he has had on the Premier League as a whole, not just his own club, is unquestioned and unheralded.

As a part of the celebrations of his tenure, Ladbrokes are offering a range of highly intriguing bets regarding the future of his managerial career with the Gunners. The headline bet is 8/1 for the Frenchman to remain at the Emirates for another five years. Ladbrokes are also offering evens to win another major trophy and 10/1 for him to manage with another club in the Premier League when he eventually leaves.

Some of the offer offers are extremely fun, and you see them all here.They are also listed below:

Arsene Wenger specials

To have a statue outside Emirates stadium – 1/5

To win any major trophy as Arsenal manager – Evens

To win the Premier League again as Arsenal manager – 9/2

To be Arsenal manager for another 5 years – 8/1

To be sacked by Arsenal – 8/1

To manage any other Premier League club – 10/1

To be Arsenal manager for another 10 years – 33/1

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Whatever you think of Wenger, his services for the club should be celebrated. His success is unmatched by any Arsenal manager in history and almost any other manager full stop. One aspect of the celebrations is putting on some crazy bets that will likely never come in but will at least be a good a laugh.

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