Betfred owner and Red Devils fan Fred Done is already paying out to punters who backed Sir Alex Ferguson's men to win the title this season, despite seven games remaining

One of Britain’s largest bookmakers has paid out on Manchester United winning the Premier League this season, with seven matches still remaining.Betfred owner and Red Devils fan Fred Done has settled bets early following Sir Alex Ferguson's side's dramatic 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers on Monday night, which saw them move five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.Done has had such a move backfire in the past, as he paid out £500,000 to punters who backed Manchester United to win the title in 1998 only to see Arsenal overcome a 12-point deficit to triumph.But he remains confident that Roberto Mancini's men will fail to overhaul the champions, even with a derby at the Etihad Stadium approaching on April 30."Even with the Derby to come a five point lead is just too much for City, so once again I’m letting my United punters have their dough early to the tune of just over half million quid,” Done told his company's website.“Back in 1998 Fergie [Sir Alex Ferguson] told me to never pay out early again but Sir Alex need not worry, I’ve not got it wrong this time, United are past the post for a record 20th Premier League title.”The Red Devils have been in excellent form in recent weeks, winning 10 of their last 11 league matches to close in on an unprecedented 20th triumph.However, Done has installed City as 7/4 favourites to win the title next season with the Red Devils second favourites.﻿