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.

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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.

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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.