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After another fascinating week of Premier League action, The Assist is back for another huge gameweek, with the early-season picture beginning to take shape! 🔥 Jack Ogalbe takes the hosting seat alongside Racing Post football experts Dan Childs and James Milton as the team look ahead to another packed weekend of Premier League action. Friday night sees Chelsea travel to Brentford looking to continue their strong start to the season, with the Blues facing a Brentford side capable of causing problems on home soil. Saturday brings a host of intriguing fixtures, with Tottenham welcoming Aston Villa in the early kick-off, while Arsenal travel to Brighton looking to maintain their momentum. Everton host Ipswich Town, Newcastle take on newly promoted Hull City and Nottingham Forest face Coventry City in the evening kick-off. Sunday sees Liverpool travel to Bournemouth, while Leeds host Crystal Palace and Manchester City welcome newly promoted Sunderland to the Etihad. The weekend then finishes with another huge fixture as Manchester United travel to Fulham. The team also look at all the other big talking points from across the Premier League and EFL, revealing where they think the best betting value can be found this weekend. A reminder The Assist has come back refreshed for the new season, with plenty of new features: ⚽ Premier League predictions and best bets 🏆 The best of the weekend's EFL action 🧱 A Bet Builder from EACH of the team 🇪🇺 The best value bet from across Europe 🔥 The Assist Treble 💰 Weekend betting tips and value selections Expect expert football predictions, Premier League betting tips, EFL picks, Bet Builders and European value bets as Jack, Dan and James reveal their best selections ahead of another huge weekend of football.

After another fascinating week of Premier League action, The Assist is back for another huge gameweek, with the early-season picture beginning to take shape! 🔥 Tom McGarry returns to host alongside Racing Post football experts Dan Childs and Jack Ogalbe as the team look ahead to another packed weekend of Premier League action. Saturday sees a host of intriguing fixtures, with Liverpool welcoming Fulham to Anfield, Chelsea taking on newly promoted Hull City and Aston Villa hosting Nottingham Forest. There is also a London clash between Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, while Bournemouth face Brentford. The evening brings a huge test for Arsenal as the defending champions travel to the Stadium of Light to face newly promoted Sunderland. Can Mikel Arteta's side continue their strong start to the season despite a busy week of Champions League football? Sunday brings one of the biggest games of the weekend as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in the first Manchester derby of the season. Can United make home advantage count, or will City come out on top? There is also an intriguing clash between Coventry City and Brighton, while Monday night sees Leeds welcome Newcastle to Elland Road. The team also look at all the other big talking points from across the Premier League and EFL, revealing where they think the best betting value can be found this weekend. A reminder The Assist has come back refreshed for the new season, with plenty of new features: ⚽ Premier League predictions and best bets 🏆 The best of the weekend's EFL action 🧱 A Bet Builder from EACH of the team 🇪🇺 The best value bet from across Europe 🔥 The Assist Treble 💰 Weekend betting tips and value selections Expect expert football predictions, Premier League betting tips, EFL picks, Bet Builders and European value bets as Tom, Dan and Jack reveal their best selections ahead of another huge weekend of football. 👍 Like, Share and Subscribe to Racing Post for The Assist every week throughout the football season.

After a fascinating start to the 2026/27 Premier League season The Assist is back for another huge gameweek, with the early-season picture beginning to take shape! 🔥 Tom McGarry returns to host alongside Racing Post football experts Dan Childs and James Milton as the team look ahead to another packed weekend of Premier League action. Friday night sees Liverpool travel to newly promoted Ipswich Town, while Saturday brings a host of intriguing fixtures including Newcastle v Bournemouth, Brentford v Sunderland, Manchester City v Coventry City and Nottingham Forest v Tottenham. There is also a big test for Aston Villa as they welcome Hull City, while Brighton face Leeds and Fulham take on Crystal Palace. Sunday sees Manchester United travel to Everton before a huge London clash at the Emirates as defending champions Arsenal host Chelsea. Can Arsenal maintain their perfect start to the season, or will Chelsea hand the champions their first setback? The team also look at all the other big talking points from across the Premier League and EFL, revealing where they think the best betting value can be found this weekend. A reminder The Assist has come back refreshed for the new season, with plenty of new features: ⚽ Premier League predictions and best bets 🏆 The best of the weekend's EFL action 🧱 A Bet Builder from EACH of the team 🇪🇺 The best value bet from across Europe 🔥 The Assist Treble 💰 Weekend betting tips and value selections Expect expert football predictions, Premier League betting tips, EFL picks, Bet Builders and European value bets as Tom, Dan and Jack reveal their best selections ahead of another huge weekend of football. 👍 Like, Share and Subscribe to Racing Post for The Assist every week throughout the football season. #PremierLeague #PremierLeagueTips #PremierLeaguePredictions #FootballTips #FootballBetting #BetBuilder #EFL #EuropeanFootball #BestBets #TheAssist #RacingPost

After a blistering first week of Premier League action The Assist is back for what could be another fascinating gameweek, the last before the summer transfer window slams shut! There is one incoming in the team as Tom McGarry steps in to host alongside Racing Post football experts Dan Childs and Jack Ogalbe. Friday night sees Manchester City head to Crystal Palace after a comeback win over Bournemouth on Sunday, while defending champions Arsenal look to continue the perfect start to their title defence away at Aston Villa on Monday. After an opening weekend defeat away at newly promoted Hull City, the pressure is on Manchester United as they face another of this season’s newcomers Ipswich Town. Tottenham host Newcastle after 3-0 defeat at Brentford, while the team also look at all of the other games across the weekend including Liverpool v Nottingham Forest, Chelsea v Brighton and Coventry v Hull. A reminder The Assist has come back refreshed for the new season, with plenty of new features: ⚽ Premier League predictions and best bets 🏆 The best of the weekend's EFL action 🧱 A Bet Builder from EACH of the team 🇪🇺 The best value bet from across Europe 💰 Weekend betting tips and value selections 👍 Like, Share and Subscribe to Racing Post for The Assist every week throughout the football season. #PremierLeague #PremierLeagueTips #PremierLeaguePredictions #FootballTips #FootballBetting #BetBuilder #EFL #EuropeanFootball #BestBets #TheAssist #RacingPost ------- 🗞️ Get the best horse racing tips from expert tipsters at the Racing Post: https://www.racingpost.com/horse-raci ... 💰 Do you want £2,500+ in free bets and bonuses? Racing Post has the best betting sign-up offer for new and existing customers from over 40 trusted and licensed bookmakers in the UK and Ireland. Claim your betting offer here!: https://www.racingpost.com/free-bets/ 📱Download the Racing Post App for all the latest horse racing news, tips and previews of the biggest races across the globe: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/racing- ...

THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS BACK! ⚽🔥 Warren Ashurst returns alongside Racing Post football experts Dan Childs and Jack Ogalbe for the first episode of The Assist of the 2026/27 season as they look ahead to a HUGE opening weekend of football. The new Premier League campaign gets underway on Friday night as defending champions Arsenal begin their title defence against newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates. Can the champions make the perfect start, or could Coventry produce a huge opening-night shock? The team also look ahead to some of the standout games from across the opening Premier League weekend, including Hull City v Manchester United, Fulham v Chelsea, Brentford v Tottenham and Newcastle v Liverpool, analysing the key talking points and where the betting value could lie. But The Assist isn't stopping at the Premier League this season! 👀 ⚽ Premier League predictions and best bets 🏆 The best of the weekend's EFL action 🧱 A Bet Builder from EACH of the team 🇪🇺 The best value bet from across Europe 💰 Weekend betting tips and value selections With some BRAND-NEW features joining the show this season, Warren, Dan and Jack put their football knowledge to the test and reveal the bets they're backing ahead of the weekend. Who makes the perfect start? Which teams could spring an opening-weekend surprise? And where is the best value across the Premier League, EFL and European football? The wait is OVER. The Premier League is back – and The Assist is here to guide you through every weekend of the 2026/27 season. 🔥

Join Warren Ashurst, Mark Langdon, James Milton and professional punter Nick Goff as they preview the 2026/27 football season, sharing their Premier League predictions, EFL tips, Champions League outright bets and the best ante-post betting opportunities from across Europe. From the Premier League title race and relegation battle to the race for the Golden Boot, promotion contenders in the EFL and Europe's biggest leagues, the team reveal their best bets, value selections and season-long predictions ahead of the new campaign. The panel also analyse the leading contenders in the Championship, League One, League Two and across Europe's major leagues, including the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1, highlighting where they believe the best value lies before a ball has been kicked. Whether you're looking for Premier League predictions, football betting tips, EFL season previews, Champions League outright picks, ante-post betting advice or the best bets for the 2026/27 football season, The Big Kick-Off has you covered.

The countdown is on to the biggest international football tournament ever staged, and the Racing Post team are here with the ultimate guide to all the action ahead, in association with SBK. Host Warren Ashurst is joined by Racing Post football expert Mark Langdon and professional punter Nick Goff to preview this summer's event, taking place across the USA, Canada and Mexico. With a new expanded format featuring 48 teams and more matches than ever before, the panel analyse every group, assess the leading contenders and identify the nations capable of causing a surprise. Can England finally go all the way? How will Scotland fare on the biggest stage? Can holders Argentina defend their title, or will favourites Spain or France come out on top? Mark and Nick also discuss the outright market, dark horses, Golden Boot contenders, players to watch and the best betting angles ahead of kick-off, with the latest prices and markets available from SBK. Whether you're looking for expert insight, tournament predictions or betting analysis, this is your complete guide to the biggest event in international football. This episode is proudly sponsored by SBK. Download the SBK app for market-leading odds, unique features and a smarter betting experience. 👇 Let us know your predictions in the comments: 🏆 Who will lift the trophy? 🐎 Who are your dark horses? ⭐ Which player will shine brightest? ⚽ How far can England and Scotland go?

With just two teams left standing, it’s time for the Champions League final as PSG face Arsenal in Budapest on Saturday night. Join Warren Ashurst and James Milton for fresh analysis and insight ahead of this week’s decisive clash. Both sides have recently been crowned champions of their domestic leagues and will be eager to add the European crown to their trophy haul. Arsenal arrive in Budapest unbeaten in the competition and boasting the best defensive record in the tournament. Luis Enrique’s side will be confident of finishing the season in style and head into the match knowing they have already got the better of Mikel Arteta’s team in Europe last season. Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know who will be lifting the Champions League trophy on Saturday night in Budapest.

Join Warren Ashurst, Mark Langdon and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your essential guide to this weekend’s football action. The Premier League reaches its dramatic final day, and for Arsenal it’s time to celebrate. After a 22-year wait, they are champions once again. Mikel Arteta’s side head to Crystal Palace in party mode, ready to lift the trophy. Across North London, the mood could not be more different. Tottenham face the unthinkable — relegation to the Championship if they fail to take a point against Everton and West Ham beat Leeds. Expect a tense afternoon in the capital. Manchester City welcome European champions Aston Villa to the Etihad in what could be an emotional farewell for Pep Guardiola and club stalwarts including John Stones and Bernardo Silva. There may be tears as an era comes to an end. Elsewhere, the team preview this weekend’s EFL play-off finals, including the fallout from the “Spygate” scandal that saw Southampton expelled from the Championship final and Middlesbrough take their place. The panel debate the decision and give their predictions. Plus, don’t miss the latest FPL advice, The Assist Treble and the weekend NAPs.

Join Warren Ashurst, Tom McGarry and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your essential guide to this weekend’s football action. The season run-in is reaching its climax, with the title race, battle for Europe and fight for survival all heading towards a dramatic conclusion. There’s also the small matter of the FA Cup Final this weekend. Wembley takes centre stage on Saturday at 3pm as Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the FA Cup final. City will be heavy favourites, but it would be classic Chelsea to salvage silverware from a difficult season. In the Premier League, Arsenal are closing in on a first league title in 22 years as they host already relegated Burnley in their final home game of the campaign. On paper, this looks like nothing other than a routine three points for the Gunners, but we’ve seen stranger things happen at this stage of the season. A win for Arsenal would heap the pressure back on City ahead of their tricky trip to an in-form AFC Bournemouth next week. Elsewhere, the team look ahead to a huge clash in the Scottish Premiership as Heart of Midlothian take on Celtic in a match of enormous significance. Just a point would see Hearts crowned champions of Scotland. Plus, don’t miss Tom McGarry’s Bet Builder, the latest FPL advice, The Assist Treble and the weekend NAPs.

Join Warren Ashurst alongside Racing Post tipsters James Milton and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your essential guide to this weekend’s football action. The run-in is reaching boiling point, with the title race, battle for Europe and fight for survival all taking centre stage this weekend. On Super Sunday, league leaders Arsenal head across the capital to face struggling West Ham, in a clash that could have huge consequences and high drama at both ends of the table. Before that, Manchester City host Brentford on Saturday night knowing only a win will do after slipping up in midweek. The Bees are still chasing a potential European place themselves and will be anything but straightforward opponents. Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield in another huge clash in the race for the Champions League places, while Monday Night Football sees Tottenham host Leeds with the home team desperate for the points to stay out of the bottom three. There’s also plenty at stake across the EFL, as the playoffs begin across all three leagues. Southampton, Millwall, Middlesbrough and Hull are all bidding to secure the final Premier League spot, while League One and League Two’s promotion battles promise more twists and tension on the road to Wembley. Plus, don’t miss James Milton’s Bet Builder, Dan Childs’ EFL playoff picks, the latest FPL advice, The Assist Treble and the weekend NAPs.

With four teams left standing, only two will remain after this week's semi-final Champions League second legs. Join Warren Ashurst and Jack Ogalbe as they look back at the first leg encounters and bring us fresh analysis and insight heading into this week's decisive matches. Bayern Munich welcome PSG after a pulsating first leg which sees the French side lead 5-4 heading into the game at The Allianz Arena. It’s all to play for at the Emirates as Arsenal head back to London following a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. Who will make the final at the Puskas Arena later this month? Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know which semi-final you’re most excited for. Who’s booking their place in the final? #ChampionsLeague #Arsenal #PSG #Bayern #Madrid #Tips CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:3 9 - Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid 07:5 5 - Bayern Munich vs PSG 14: 02 - Champions League outright preview 15: 25 - Outro -- 🗞️ Get your sport betting tips from expert tipsters at the Racing Post: https://www.racingpost.com/sport/ 💰 Do you want £2,500+ in free bets and bonuses? Racing Post has the best betting sign-up offer for new and existing customers from over 40 trusted and licensed bookmakers in the UK and Ireland. Claim your free bets here!: https://www.racingpost.com/free-bets/ and explore special betting offers for current and upcoming sports event here: https://www.racingpost.com/news/betti... 🚨Discover Racing Post+ and join the biggest community of sports experts and fans. Get access here: https://www.racingpost.com/subscripti... 📱Download the Racing Post App for all the sport news, football predictions and Racing Post sports tips: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/racing-... Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2l9x35T --- Download the Racing Post app on the App Store and , View Racing Post betting offers on our website. 18+ Gamble Responsibly --- YouTube: https://bit.ly/2l9x35T Twitter: / racingposttv Facebook: / racingpost Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KEg3Eo Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2vq457o Audioboom: https://audioboom.com/channel/racingpost

The run-in is ON and everything is still at stake. The title race, the battle for Europe and the fight for survival all continue this weekend. It’s also the final round of the EFL regular season, with promotion and relegation spots still to be decided. Manchester United lock horns with arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday afternoon in a huge clash as both look to rubber-stamp their Champions League qualification At the top of the table, Arsenal host Fulham in a London derby at the Emirates. A win for the Gunners would move them six points clear of Manchester City, ahead of City's trip to Everton on Monday night. Could this be a decisive weekend in the title race? Meanwhile, it’s a dramatic finale in the EFL, especially in the race to reach the Premier League. Just one point separates three teams battling for second place, with Ipswich, Millwall and Middlesbrough all having the chance to seal automatic promotion on Saturday — but who will join champions Coventry City in the top flight next season? Don’t miss Mark Langdon’s Bet Builder, Dan Childs’ EFL picks, the FPL update, The Assist Treble, and the NAPs for the weekend.

The race for Europe’s biggest prize is reaching its dramatic finale, only four teams remain in the battle for Champions League glory. Join Warren Ashurst and Jack Ogalbe as they break down the biggest matchups, key storylines, and players to watch in the semi-finals of Europe’s elite competition. PSG face Bayern Munich in what promises to be a blockbuster encounter. Harry Kane will be desperate to boost his Ballon d’Or ambitions, and a Champions League triumph could be the final piece of the puzzle. But standing in his way is a resilient, battle-hardened Paris side ready to prove their credentials on the biggest stage. Arsenal travel to Spain to take on Atletico Madrid. Despite a turbulent run of form, the Gunners come into this one with renewed confidence after a crucial win at Newcastle. Atletico, however, are a different beast, their rock-solid defence and tactical discipline make them one of the toughest teams to break down over two legs. Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know which semi-final you’re most excited for. Who’s booking their place in the final?

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters Jamie Griffith and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your ultimate guide to this weekend’s football action. The run-in is ON — and everything is at stake. The title race, the battle for Europe, and the fight for survival come to a head this weekend. It's also FA Cup semi final weekend. Manchester City continue their hunt for a domestic treble when they take on a surging Southampton at Wembley on Saturday. The Citizens look to be on a roll, but Southampton are on a 20 game winning run and have already proven they can cause a major shock. Sunday sees a big rivalry renewed as Chelsea and Leeds clash in the second semi final. Things went from bad to worse for the Blues as Head Coach Liam Rosenior was shown the door after just over 100 days in the job and a pitiful midweek display away at Brighton in the Premier League. Can Interim boss Callum Mcfarlane conjure up some magic for the lifeless Londoners? Leeds will really fancy their chances come Sunday. Elsewhere in the Premier league, the race for survival continues to reach it's climax as Tottenham travel to already relegated Wolves. This is surely a game that Tottenham MUST WIN? Meanwhile, West Ham host Everton as David Moyes ventures back to one of his former clubs. Don’t miss Jamie Griffith’s Bet Builder, Dan Childs’ EFL picks, the FPL update, The Assist Treble, and the NAPs for the weekend. ​

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters James Milton and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your ultimate guide to this weekend’s Premier League and EFL action. The run-in is ON — and everything is at stake. The title race, the battle for Europe, and the fight for survival comes to a head this weekend. It doesn’t get bigger than this! On Super Sunday, Manchester City host Arsenal in a potential title decider. A win for City cuts the gap to three points, but anything for the Gunners and they take full control. This is massive! Elsewhere, the race for Champions League spots heats up as Chelsea take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, while Everton face Liverpool in a huge Merseyside derby. At the bottom, it’s a season-defining clash between Leeds and Wolves. Plus, Roberto De Zerbi faces his former club Brighton as Tottenham scramble for points, with Spurs dropping into the bottom three. Don’t miss James Milton’s Bet Builder, Dan Childs’ EFL picks, the FPL update, The Assist Treble, and the NAPs for the weekend.

The Champions League quarter-finals hit the decisive stage this week, as all eyes turn to the second legs on Tuesday and Wednesday. Join Warren Ashurst and James Milton as they break down the biggest games and storylines from Europe’s elite competition. Tuesday sees Atlético Madrid host Barcelona with a two-goal cushion, while PSG head to Anfield holding a two-goal lead over Liverpool. Can Barça and the Reds pull off dramatic comebacks? On Wednesday, it’s a heavyweight showdown as Bayern Munich take on Real Madrid — can Harry Kane & Co. knock out the 15-time champions? Elsewhere, Arsenal welcome Sporting with a narrow one-goal advantage. Will the Gunners get the job done despite their recent domestic struggles? Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know which tie you’re most excited for.

Join Tom McGarry and Racing Post tipsters Mark Langdon and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your go-to guide for this weekend’s Premier League and EFL action. The run-in starts here — with the title race, European spots, and relegation battle all hanging in the balance. It’s a huge Super Sunday clash as Manchester City head to Stamford Bridge. City must keep winning to stay on Arsenal’s heels, while Chelsea are fighting to keep their top-five hopes alive. Who comes out on top in West London? Arsenal face a potentially tricky test at home to Bournemouth. It’s a fixture they’d usually be expected to win — but with a first Premier League title in 22 years within touching distance, the pressure is on. Can Bournemouth spoil the party? Aston Villa continue their push for the top five at Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool host Fulham with European ambitions of their own. At the bottom, it’s a massive showdown between West Ham and Wolves. Plus, Roberto De Zerbi takes charge of his first game as Tottenham boss with a trip to Sunderland. Don’t miss Mark Langdon’s Bet Builder, Dan Childs’ EFL picks, The Assist Treble, and the NAPs for the weekend.

The Champions League reaches the quarter-final stage this week, with a set of exciting ties across Tuesday and Wednesday. Join Warren Ashurst and James Milton as they preview the first legs of this year’s quarter-finals. On Tuesday, Real Madrid take on Bayern Munich, while Arsenal travel to Portugal to face Sporting Lisbon. Wednesday features an all-Spanish clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, and in the French capital, PSG host Liverpool. Let us know your thoughts on the biggest ties across Europe in the comments.

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters Aaron Ashley and Jamie Griffith for the latest episode of The Assist — your essential guide to this Easter weekend’s FA Cup and EFL action. This week, the team breaks down their best bets for the FA Cup quarter-finals, with all eight teams dreaming of a trip under the famous Wembley arch. Will the Premier League heavyweights prevail, or could there be one or two shocks along the way? The standout tie sees Manchester City take on Liverpool — two sides who know each other inside out. City are still chasing a domestic treble, while Liverpool remain in contention on multiple fronts. Who will kick off the final stretch of the season in style? Elsewhere, it’s a classic David vs Goliath clash as League One’s bottom side Port Vale travel to face a struggling Chelsea. Despite the odds favouring a home win, the visitors won’t make things easy for the Blues. Other ties include Southampton vs Arsenal and West Ham vs Leeds. The team also turns their attention to the EFL Easter weekend schedule, with Aaron sharing his three best bets for Good Friday — one from each division. Plus, don’t miss the FA Cup Bet Builder, The Assist Treble, and the NAPs for the weekend.