Betfair Betting Podcast

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