Fred Done, the big cheese at Betfred, has proclaimed the Premier League championship chase finished, stating Manchester City supporters can break out the bubbly ahead of time.
With six matches remaining, Done’s feeling assured enough to distribute winnings early to everyone who wagered on City to clinch the league.
This is a melody to the ears of anyone who supported Pep Guardiola’s squad with Betfred! The championship pursuit has been a tense affair this season, going right down to the wire. The past weekend witnessed both Arsenal and Liverpool, first and second in the standings, falter with home defeats, presenting City a prime chance. The Sky Blues took advantage, soaring to the summit of the table and becoming the clear frontrunners for the title. Done evidently believes the trophy is already secured for City, thus the premature payout.
This is actually the ninth instance Betfred has made this daring move, predicting the champion and disbursing winnings early. Their history? Six times they were correct, twice they were incorrect, and one is still undecided.
One of those incorrect calls was a true disappointment for Done. Back in March 1998, he was so certain his cherished Manchester United would secure the league that he paid out early with United possessing a seemingly unassailable 12-point advantage. Arsenal, however, executed an astonishing comeback, edging out United for the title by a solitary point. Done attempted the same tactic again in 2012, backing United for an early triumph, only to witness Sir Alex Ferguson’s men lose to, ironically, Manchester City on goal differential.
The English Premier League championship chase is incredibly tight this season, causing anxiety for oddsmakers. A mere two points differentiate the leading trio of clubs, creating a palpable sense of anticipation. One bookmaker has already incurred losses exceeding three-quarters of a million pounds sterling (almost a million US dollars!) from premature settlements.
Nevertheless, this wagering professional, known as Dan, remains steadfast in his forecast that Manchester City will secure the championship. Having observed Liverpool and Arsenal’s recent contest, he is convinced the title pursuit is essentially concluded. He boldly proclaimed, “Liverpool appeared utterly exhausted, they are no longer contenders. Any individual desiring to place a wager on Manchester City prior to Sunday at fourteen hundred hours, I will immediately disburse their winnings. Seize the opportunity and claim your rewards!”
His confidence is understandable, given Manchester City’s dominance in recent seasons, particularly during the latter stages.