Betfair Betting Podcast

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.