Ladbrokes pay out on United and Fulham

Bookmakers Ladbrokes are paying out early on all bets put on Manchester United to win the Premiership.

Alex Ferguson's side are now 15 points clear with 13 games remaining, and a possible 39 points to play for.

In the first move of its kind, the company has also agreed to pay punters who bet on Fulham being promoted from Division One this season.