Man United are yet again on the lookout for a new manager following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal earlier this week. Darren Fletcher, like he did against Burnley, will take charge of the Red Devils for the visit of Brighton in the FA Cup third round.  Find out what Kevin Hatchard, Jake Osgathorpe, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones think about their current situation, as well as discussing a further three cup matches - one of which is Premier League strugglers West Ham taking on QPR – before a trip to Scotland to catch up on the title race! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-13:51 Man United v Brighton 13:51-18:29 West Ham v QPR 18:29-21:02 Derby v Leeds 21:02-25:29 Liverpool v Barnsley 25:29-29:56 Aberdeen v Rangers 

Following Enzo Maresca’s departure, Liam Rosenior takes charge of Chelsea for the first time this weekend as his side heads to Charlton for an FA Cup third round fixture.  An appointment that has divided opinion, the Blues will be keen to put a midweek defeat behind them and what better time to do so than Rosenior’s opening game. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Jake Osgathorpe, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to discuss the London derby at The Valley, as well as the rest of the FA Cup clashes on Friday and Saturday, including why Thomas Frank’s Tottenham woes could continue against Aston Villa.  For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-11:47 Charlton v Chelsea 11:48-17:39 FA Cup winner 17:39-22:25 Man City v Exeter 22:25-31:33 Tottenham v Aston Villa 31:33-37:44 Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 37:44-41:51 Egypt v Ivory Coast 41:51-44:06 Cheltenham v Leicester 44:07-52:35 Newcastle v Bournemouth 52:35-53:29 Podcast treble

Following 14 months in charge of Man United, Ruben Amorim was dismissed with the club sixth in the Premier League, three points off the top four.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Jake Osgathorpe to dissect the huge breaking news, as well as preview all 10 of the midweek fixtures in the top flight! Leaders Arsenal welcome Liverpool, whilst West Ham’s hopes of survival already hang in the balance ahead of a huge home match against Nottingham Forest.  For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-12:39 Arsenal v Liverpool 12:39-24:35 Burnley v Man United 24:35-27:28 Man City v Brighton 27:28-31:35 Fulham v Chelsea  31:35-35:18 West Ham v Nottingham Forest 35:18-40:03 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa 40:03-44:17 Everton v Wolves 44:17-46:54 Newcastle v Leeds  46:54-50:33 Brentford v Sunderland 50:33-53:18 Bournemouth v Tottenham 53:18-55:01 Podcast Treble

After a successful year winning two trophies, Enzo Maresca became the first manager to lose his job in 2026, on New Year’s Day no less, dismissed by Chelsea after a turbulent few weeks in charge.   They travel to Man City on Sunday afternoon to begin life without the Italian with Liam Rosenior the man backed to takeover at Stamford Bridge.  Meanwhile winless Wolves are backed to register their first victory against their former manager Nuno Espirito Santo and there’s even time to check in with Cheltenham in a League Two clash with Crawley. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe to kick-off the New Year with plenty of eye-catching angles! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 0:00-15:33 Man City v Chelsea 15:33-19:15 Leeds v Man United 19:15-28:02 Bournemouth v Arsenal 28:02-31:59 Brighton v Burnley 31:59-34:38 Everton v Brentford 34:38-40:30 Wolves v West Ham 40:30-42:28 Cheltenham v Crawley 42:28-43:45 Podcast treble

The old boys are back. Not the Racing Only Bettor tipping team, but Veterans’ Chase Day at Sandown. We’ve got four races from Sandown and four from Wincanton, all on ITV Racing. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter as they dig into the form and look for value in a proper mid-winter test.

New Year’s Day racing gets the full treatment as we look ahead to a cracking ITV card from Cheltenham sponsored by Betfair. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter to break down four competitive races from Cheltenham, alongside two key contests from Musselburgh.  The team dig into the form, the angles that matter, and where the value might lie as we kick off the year with some proper jumps action. 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit www.begambleaware.org. For more tips & insight on horse racing head over to betting.betfair.com/horse-racing

A top-class King George VI Chase is in store at Kempton, with a deep, high-quality field. Is this shaping up to be Fact To File versus Gaelic Warrior, part two or can one of the newer names spoil the party? Vanessa Ryle leads the team as Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Brendan Duke are forced to nail their colours to the mast and pick their horses for the Boxing Day showdown. The team also break down the rest of the ITV action from Aintree and Wetherby. Get your money back as a free bet if your multi loses this Boxing Day weekend. Available on any sport. Opt-in required. Place a multiple bet with three legs or more of up to £2-50. More information can be found here: https://promotions.betfair.com/sports-uk-boxing-day

The relentless Premier League schedule continues over the New Year period with Arsenal v Aston Villa the highlight of the midweek slate. Unai Emery’s side made it 11 successive wins with victory over Chelsea at the weekend and could go level with the Gunners if they extend their record further.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to preview all 10 fixtures including Man City’s trip to the Stadium of Light, Leeds heading to Liverpool and Man United hosting winless Wolves. For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-14:16 Arsenal v Aston Villa 14:16-20:00 Sunderland v Man City  20:00-24:49 Liverpool v Leeds 24:49-28:28 Chelsea v Bournemouth 28:27-33:31 Man United v Wolves 33:31-36:00 Crystal Palace v Fulham 36:00-39:20 Nottingham Forest v Everton  39:20-44:21 West Ham v Brighton 44:21-48:11 Brentford v Tottenham 48:11-51:30 Burnley v Newcastle 51:30-52:59 Podcast treble

Can Aston Villa win the Premier League? It’s the question that doesn’t seem to be going away after they made it 10 successive wins with victory over Man United on Sunday.  Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Mark Stinchcombe discuss whether Unai Emery’s side can continue their outstanding run of form before exploring the rest of the fixtures over the festive weekend, with goals a big focus in every match! Get your money back as a free bet if your multi loses this Boxing Day weekend. Available on any sport. Opt-in required. Place a multiple bet with three legs or more of up to £2-50. More information can be found here: https://promotions.betfair.com/sports-uk-boxing-day For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-07:43 Chelsea v Aston Villa  07:43-15:18 Liverpool v Wolves 15:18-20:27 Brentford v Bournemouth 20:27-29:44 Crystal Palace v Tottenham 29:44-31:11 Podcast treble

Man United and Newcastle contest the only Premier League game on Boxing Day in what could prove to be a vital match in the race for top four. Inconsistency has plagued both sides thus far and with injury problems affecting some big names, it remains to be seen how the match will play out at Old Trafford. Meanwhile there is a full slate of action from the EFL, and the team are targeting Championship strugglers Oxford and Sheffield Wednesday in particular.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Mark Stinchcombe to discuss all of the Boxing Day action, including focus on high-flying Coventry and Southampton.  Get your money back as a free bet if your multi loses this Boxing Day weekend. Available on any sport. Opt-in required. Place a multiple bet with three legs or more of up to £2-50. More information can be found here: https://promotions.betfair.com/sports-uk-boxing-day For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-10:56 Man United v Newcastle 10:56-18:27 Sheffield Wednesday v Hull 18:27-20:29Leicester v Watford 20:29-24:29 Oxford v Southampton 24:29-28:48 Coventry v Swansea 28:48-31:07 Cheltenham v Shrewsbury 

Aston Villa’s title credentials will once again be tested as they host Man United on Sunday, even if Unai Emery continues to dismiss their chances. Host Kevin Hatchard is joined by Jake Osgathorpe, Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe to discuss the match-up at Villa, with plenty of pre-match focus on Matheus Cunha who has recorded a staggering 16 shots in his last two matches. Meanwhile in Scotland, Hearts, who have become the first non Old Firm team to top the Scottish Premiership at Christmas since 1993, host Rangers in a huge game in the title race. For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-18:59 Aston Villa v Man United 19:00-26:51 Fulham v Nottingham Forest 26:52-34:09 Villarreal v Barcelona 34:10-39:55 Hearts v Rangers 39:56-44:37 Genoa v Atalanta

It’s a packed Saturday ITV racing podcast as we turn our attention to top-class action from Ascot and Haydock, with Grade 1s, premier handicaps and plenty of angles for the top tipping team to get into. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber,  Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter. For insights on horse racing, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more.

A battle of two inconsistent teams takes place on Saturday afternoon as Newcastle host Chelsea, with the home side looking to go some way to bridging the six-point gap between themselves and the top four. After a disappointing derby day defeat, Eddie Howe’s followed up that performance by progressing in the EFL Cup, as did their London opponents. Kevin Hatchard is joined by the returning Jake Osgathorpe, Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe, who all like the look of cards at St James’ Park, before turning their attention to the rest of the Premier League slate on Saturday, including an unpredictable encounter between Tottenham and Liverpool! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-16:00 Newcastle v Chelsea 16:01-30:02 Tottenham v Liverpool 30:03-37:22 Leeds v Crystal Palace 37:23-44:14 Everton v Arsenal 44:15-45:12 Brighton v Sunderland 45:13-46:15 Bournemouth v Burnley 46:16-47:53 Podcast treble

The Tyne-Wear derby is a Premier League fixture for the first time since 2016 and the anticipation from Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe couldn’t be higher! Cards are at the forefront of everyone’s minds in what should be a feisty encounter, whilst goals are on the menu elsewhere in the Premier League. Nice’s troubles continue on and off the pitch, whilst Sheffield Wednesday’s opposition are once again backed at a generous price.  For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-12:05 Sunderland v Newcastle 12:05-18:13 Nottingham Forest v Tottenham 18:13-23:27 Brentford v Leeds 23:27-28:11 Lens v Nice 28:11-31:57 Sheffield Wednesday v Derby

It’s a busy Saturday on ITV with five races from Cheltenham and extra action from Doncaster, and Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Katie Midwinter and Sam Turner to steer you through it. The team dig into the big handicaps, the graded contests and a few potentially overlooked angles as the markets start to take shape. Cheltenham provides the headline acts, but Doncaster adds a bit of grit and guesswork, and there’s no shortage of views across the panel For insights on horse racing, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more.

Cheltenham’s Friday card takes centre stage as Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Katie Midwinter and Sam Turner to sift through the ITV action. The team look at the key form lines, the big talking points and a nod to an old favourite who may have a say in the Cross country.  For insights on horse racing, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more.

Yet another turbulent week has ensued at Liverpool Football Club after Mohamed Salah’s shocking interview was followed by an impressive victory at the San Siro. But the big question remains, can Liverpool be trusted to build momentum and win against an unpredictable Brighton? Unpredictable is also a term used to describe Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea team selection as they face high-flying Everton, with the team liking the look of cards in a tasty encounter. Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe also discuss the best bets in the EFL as they preview Saturday’s action! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-15:06 Liverpool v Brighton  15:06-17:33 Cardiff v Doncaster 17:33-25:50 Chelsea v Everton 25:50-27:48 Walsall v Shrewsbury 27:48-31:17 Birmingham v Charlton 31:17-33:12 Podcast treble 

Real Madrid and Man City meet again in the Champions League as Pep Guardiola’s side look to propel themselves back into the top 8 picture after defeat last time out against Bayer Leverkusen. The pressure continues to mount on Arne Slot and Liverpool as they face a daunting away trip to the San Siro to face in-form Inter Milan. Whilst Arsenal suffered a rare league defeat at the weekend, they remain the only side to have a perfect record in the Champions League as Abigail Davies, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones take you through the best bets on the card this midweek. For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-11:39 Real Madrid v Man City 11:39-23:53 Inter v Liverpool 23:53-33:23 Club Brugge v Arsenal 33:24-39:11 Barcelona v Frankfurt 39:12-44:33 Tottenham v Slavia Prague

The Betfair Tingle Creek Chase is the standout race on Saturday’s ITV card, with one of the best two-mile chases of the season taking centre stage on soft ground at Sandown. All eyes are on whether Jonbon can land a remarkable third Tingle Creek crown, but he won’t have things his own way. Willie Mullins sends over Il Etait Temps, a proven Grade 1 winner around Sandown, while Dan Skelton’s L’Eau du Sud arrives on the back of strong Cheltenham form. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Brendan Duke to break it all down, with plenty to get stuck into at Sandown and more betting angles from Aintree as well. For insights on horse racing, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more.

This Sunday sees Marco Silva and Oliver Glasner go head to head, with Fulham looking to take advantage of Crystal Palace’s poor record post midweek games. Brighton host West Ham, where Lewis Jones has an interesting angle, while Nice are struggling in Ligue 1 and both Mark O’Haire and Emmet O’Keefe are keen to take advantage. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Emmet O’Keefe and Lewis Jones to run through the best bets in the Sunday preview. For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-11:05 Fulham v Palace 11:05-15:59 Brighton v West Ham 15:59-21:30 Nice v Angers 21:30-23:43 Udinese v Genoa 23:43-27:05 Leicester womens v Man City Womens 27:05-29:19 AEK Athens v Atromitos