Betfred Pays Out Early on Manchester City Premier League Victory
The head honcho at Betfred, Fred Done, is incredibly confident that Manchester City will clinch the Premier League championship. So much so, that he’s already distributing winnings on wagers placed on them, despite six matches remaining in the season!
This action has sent Manchester City supporters into a state of euphoria, as they believe a triumphant finish is within reach. The battle for the title has been among the most captivating in recent times, with Arsenal and Liverpool, the two leading contenders, faltering in the previous match week. This stumble has allowed Manchester City to ascend to the summit of the table, and Done appears convinced they won’t let this golden opportunity slip through their fingers.
This is not the first instance where Betfred has made such an audacious move. In fact, this marks the ninth occasion where they have declared a victor before the season’s conclusion. Their track record shows six correct predictions, two incorrect ones, and one that remains uncertain.
One of those erroneous calls proved particularly agonizing for Done, a devoted Manchester United fan. Back in 1998, he prematurely paid out on Manchester United to secure the league title. However, they experienced a colossal meltdown, relinquishing a 12-point advantage and allowing Arsenal to snatch the championship.
The race for the championship in England’s top football league was a tense affair this season, a close contest that kept fans captivated until the very end. One bettor was so certain of the result that he distributed winnings prematurely, a move that ended up costing him a hefty £750,000 (approximately $935,000).
The wagerer, identified as Done, felt assured in his prediction. “Having observed Liverpool and Arsenal’s matches yesterday, I am convinced that the battle for the title is settled. Manchester City will undoubtedly emerge as champions,” he proclaimed. “Liverpool appear exhausted and out of contention. All those who placed bets on City prior to 2 pm on Sunday are welcome to claim their payouts!”
His certainty was understandable, given Manchester City’s track record of delivering strong performances in the latter stages of the season.