The Assist

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 selectionsExpect 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

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 selectionsWith 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. 🔥

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.

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 Tom McGarry and Dan Childs for the latest episode of The Assist — your essential guide to this weekend's domestic football action.The team run through their best bets for every top-flight fixture, with some huge clashes at both the top and bottom of the Premier League, as well as the Carabao Cup final.Sunday afternoon will see the first domestic trophy of the season handed out, as Arsenal and Manchester City meet at Wembley, which could also have a psychological impact on the title race. Can City end Arsenal's hopes of an historic quadruple? In the Premier League, there is a huge six-pointer at the bottom end of the table, as Tottenham host Nottingham Forest. Spurs have shown signs of recovery, but will the added pressure of an anxious home crowd allow Forest to snatch a positive result?As well as highly-charged Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday, Aston Villa continue their push for a top-four finish when hosting relegation-threatend West Ham. Plus, Liverpool travel to Brighton while Chelsea look to get back to winning ways at Everton.Plus, don’t miss the Premier League Bet Builder, EFL picks from across all three divisions, Fantasy Football tips, The Assist Treble and the team’s weekend naps.

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters James Milton and Tom McGarry as they bring you the latest episode of The Assist!We're here to provide you with all you need to know for this week's Premier League football.The team offer their best bets for each top-flight match this week, with some massive games to look forward to!After a busy week of European action, both Manchester City and Arsenal play on Saturday night, with Pep Guardiola's men head to West Ham, while Mikel Arteta’s side host Everton.There is an intriguing battle at Old Trafford third place Manchester United host Aston Villa, who are level on points in fourth.Elsewhere, the fight at the bottom is getting together by the week, with under-pressure Tottenham set to travel to Anfield to face Liverpool.Other unmissable segments include a Premier League bet builder, mid-season EFL outright picks, Fantasy Football tips, The Assist treble and the naps for this weekend.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intros01:34 - Premier League Match day 30 Previews35:35 - FPL Preview with Tom Hill39:16 - EFL Picks43:07- James Milton's Bet builder45:03 - The Assist Treble48:46 - Match day 30 NAPs--🗞️ 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/2l9x35TTwitter: / racingposttv Facebook: / racingpost Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KEg3EoApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2vq457oAudioboom: https://audioboom.com/channel/racingpost

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipster James Milton for the latest episode of The Assist — your essential guide to this weekend's domestic football action.The team run through their best bets for this week's FA Cup 5th round ties, with all the remaining teams dreaming about a Wembley final in May.Some of the top fixtures to look out for this weekend include Wrexham hosting Chelsea at the Racecourse Ground. The Dragons and their Hollywood owners will fancy their chances of causing a big upset against an unpredictable Chelsea side.It's a David vs Goliath clash at Field Mill, as League One Mansfield Town host quadruple chasing Arsenal. This is surely too big an ask for the team in the third tier?Other intriguing fifth round match-ups include Wolves v Liverpool, Fulham v Southampton, Leeds v Norwich, Port Vale v Sunderland and West Ham v Brentford.Plus, don’t miss the FA Cup Bet Builder, EFL picks from across all three divisions, The Assist Treble and James Milton's NAP for this weekend.

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters Mark Langdon and Aaron Ashley as they bring you the latest episode of The Assist! We're here to provide you with all you need to know for this weekend's domestic football.The team offer their best bets for each top-flight game this week, with some massive games to look forward to!Sunday afternoon sees the latest North London derby and this could be the most significant Tottenham vs Arsenal match in decades.The league leaders dropped more points at Wolves in midweek to lead to more concerns of missing out on another title. Meanwhile, Spurs’ new manager, Igor Tudor, has got to hit the ground running with Tottenham now dragged into the relegation battle.Manchester City will look to continue to close the gap on Arsenal as they host Newcastle at the Etihad on Saturday night, while Aston Villa look to get back on track when they play host to an in-form Leeds team.Elsewhere, the relegation battle is heating up and could go to the wire. VitorPereira’s Nottingham Forest reign starts at home to Liverpool, while West Ham go in search of a big three points at home to Bournemouth.Other unmissable segments include a Premier League bet builder, EFL picks from across all three leagues, Fantasy Football tips, The Assist treble and the naps for this weekend.