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Sutton reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw eats a pie during FA Cup defeat by Arsenal... but was it all for a bet?

Sutton reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw has risked disciplinary action from the Football Association for his pie eating PR stunt in the second half.

Shaw, nicknamed the Roly-Poly Goalie, was aware that a bookmakers were offering 8-1 on him being caught on camera eating a pie during the game against Arsenal.

The 23-stone stopper became an overnight star after being spotted on the bench in Sutton's win against Leeds United in the third round.

Wayne Shaw munches on a pie during the second-half at Gander Green Lane on Monday night
Wayne Shaw munches on a pie during the second-half at Gander Green Lane on Monday night
Shaw tucked into a pie after Sutton United had used their final substitute of the match
Shaw tucked into a pie after Sutton United had used their final substitute of the match

He denied placing a bet on it and claimed that Sutton's players were also not allowed to stake anything on it.