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Tottenham’s freefall continued in midweek as they conceded five against Atletico Madrid and now face a daunting trip to Anfield in the Premier League. Winless in 2026, there’s not much confidence from our top-topping team that their luck will change – in fact quite the opposite! Elsewhere on Sunday Man United host Aston Villa, goals are expected at Selhurst Park and Barcelona are fancied to build...

Man City’s Champions League hopes are all but over after a crushing 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid and now face a tricky Premier League assignment away at West Ham – even if the table suggests otherwise. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have improved drastically since the turn of the year, endangering their London rivals Tottenham for relegation who sit just one point above them.  Leaders Arsenal face Everto...

Some blockbuster ties await in the Champions League Round of 16, starting with the League Phase rematch between Real Madrid and Man City. The pair meet for the sixth time in the last two years and the expectation from our top-tipping team remains the same – fouls and cards! Newcastle host Barcelona for the second season in a row with the competition representing their last chance at winning a trop...

The Racing Only Bettor team have come together for their 2026 Cheltenham Preview on the eve of the greatest show on turf. Vanessa Ryle as ever is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter to go through all 28 races at next week's meeting, where only strong opinions may only apply. The four of them at the end of the show have put up their Naps for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival and also a...

After hauling themselves up to within a point of safety in the Premier League, West Ham briefly turn their attention to the FA Cup as they host Brentford. The visitors whilst still fighting for European football will also consider the competition to be one they can target, but Lewis Jones is unsure about backing them as favourites.  Elsewhere Emmet O’Keeffe is keen on a centre-back goalscorer at C...

Vanessa Ryle is joined by top tipping team Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter to preview the Betfair Imperial Cup at Sandown, where Mondo Man heads the market in a competitive field. The team also looks at the ITV races from Wolverhampton on the all-weather. Listen to Betfair's full Cheltenham Festival Preview show on Sunday 8th March. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiple...

For the fifth time in a third different competition this season, Newcastle and Man City go to battle once more! The FA Cup represents a brilliant opportunity for both sides to get their hands on silverware again, and another competitive game is expected to ensue. For the second time in a week, Wolves host Liverpool full of confidence following their late victory, whilst Arsenal head to Mansfield w...

Man City have been relentless in their pursuit of Arsenal since Mikel Arteta’s side dropped points against rock-bottom Wolves and will hope to build on their six-match winning run when they welcome Nottingham Forest to the Etihad Stadium. The latter’s new manager bounce has been likened instead to a splat after three defeats from Vitor Pereira’s four matches in charge, with the pressure on to haul...

Chelsea travel to the Emirates for the 4:30pm kick-off, with the Blues holding a poor recent record against the Gunners. The top tipping team analyse Chelsea’s stats against Arsenal and believe there could be real value in the market. Jake runs through this weekend’s Anti-Spurs acca, including their trip to Fulham, with Spurs sitting just four points above the relegation zone. Mark O’Haire heads n...

Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Katie Midwinter and Sam Turner, as they go through the cards at Doncaster, Kelso and two races from Newbury. Don’t forget to get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 18+. Please gamble respon...

With just 5 points separating Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League, City kick-off first and face a tricky away trip to Leeds for Saturday’s 5:30pm kick-off. Leeds have built an impressive record under the lights at Elland Road this season. What are our tipsters backing? Wolves host Aston Villa in what could be a fiery encounter, while the team uncover a high-value bet as relegated She...

Bodo/Glimt take a two-goal advantage to San Siro hoping to progress to the Champions League Round of 16 against all odds. The Norwegian outfit have been on a mightily impressive run as of late in the competition but face their toughest obstacle yet as they look to continue their journey.  Juventus face an uphill battle to qualify as they trail Galatasaray by three goals, whilst 15-winners Real Mad...

We preview Saturday’s ITV Racing from Kempton, Lingfield and Newcastle, plus the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse, offering some final Cheltenham clues. The team have also identified a few outsider selections in the Trophy Handicap Chase at Kempton. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more information, click here: https...

The Premier League title race is well and truly alive after Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead against bottom side Wolves in midweek. Their next test is arguably their toughest of all despite how the table looks, as they head to bitter rivals Tottenham who will be led out by interim boss Igor Tudor for the first time.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, JimmyThePunt and Sky Sports’ Lewis J...

Man City can go within two points of leaders Arsenal on Saturday evening as they welcome a Newcastle side who are fresh from a 6-1 Champions League victory in midweek.  Their long journey back from Azerbaijan, however, leaves them with little recovery time and Pep Guardiola’s side will hope to seize the opportunity to put further pressure on the Gunners.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire,...

Following the League Phase coming to a dramatic close, the remaining Champions League hopefuls look to bid their place in the Round of 16. Benfica and Real Madrid meet again after that famous clash in Lisbon less than a month ago, Inter Milan head to the Arctic Circle and Newcastle have a lengthy away day in store as they travel to Azerbaijan. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark Stinchcombe, Jake Osg...

With just four weeks to go until the Festival, your top tipping team take a close look at Saturday’s ITV Racing card. Vanessa Ryle, Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter preview the action from Ascot, including the Betfair Ascot Chase. Are the team taking on short-priced favourite Jonbon, or siding with Pic D’Orhy and his strong record at the track? There’s also a look at Haydock, where Myret...

The FA Cup action continues on Sunday afternoon and Grimsby have the opportunity to claim another Premier League scalp as they welcome Wolves to Blundell Park. There is a huge Championship clash as Coventry host Middlesbrough, the latter of which who now sit top of the table in place of Frank Lampard’s side after a recent wobble.  The big games continue in Scotland as leaders Hearts travel to Rang...

Brighton head to Anfield on the back of two successive defeats and with an alarming record of one win in their last 12 Premier League matches.  The pressure is certainly on manager Fabian Hurzeler and an exit from the FA Cup against Liverpool could spell the end for the German. Elsewhere two teams high in the market meet in the form of Aston Villa and Newcastle, whilst Man City will be looking to...

The Premier League title race sparked back into life at the weekend as Man City claimed a dramatic win at Anfield, their first league double over Liverpool since 1937.  With the chance to close the gap to three points before Arsenal’s trip to Brentford, this midweek matchday could be of great importance come the end of the season. The drama continues at the bottom of the table after West Ham claim...

Liverpool and Man City meet in a heavyweight Premier League clash that could have major title implications should Pep Guardiola’s side drop points for the second successive match. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones who share their best angles to attack on Sunday, including focusing on Brighton v Crystal Palace and Le Classique. Get a £10 free bet...

Your top tipping team is back this Saturday with another strong day of ITV racing from Newbury and Warwick. Expect some big prices from Katie Midwinter, Sam Turner lining up an odds-on lay and Timeform’s Dan Barber eyeing a smart 12/1 chance in a Newbury handicap hurdle. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more inf...

Michael Carrick won his first three games in charge of Man United, a feat Ruben Amorim only managed once during his tenure at Old Trafford, demonstrating the fast and effective turnaround he has overseen so far.  The Red Devils host Tottenham in a repeat of the 2025 Europa League final at lunchtime on Saturday looking to cement their position in the top four, whilst there’s a huge clash at the bot...

Our top tipping team of Sam Turner, Dan Barber and Katie Midwinter join Vanessa Ryle as they break down a packed Saturday of racing from the Dublin Racing Festival, Sandown and Musselburgh, before flagging up some early fancies for Sunday at Leopardstown and Musselburgh. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more inf...

The pressure remains on Thomas Frank as Tottenham slip closer to the relegation zone despite contrasting performances in the Champions League. They’re form in the Premier League, though, is another issue entirely but they may welcome the visit of Man City having boasted an impressive recent record against the Citizens.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Mark Stinchcombe...