In today's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer look ahead to the return of the Premier League this weekend.
Games include Manchester United's trip to Watford on Saturday and Manchester City's home clash against Everton on Sunday.
Betfred has also announced legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer, best known for his 'Let's get ready to rumble' catchphrase, as the new face of the company. From this weekend, Michael will feature in Betfred's adverts across TV, covering and promoting longstanding partnerships with boxing, rugby league, snooker, darts and golf.
And 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here' returns this weekend. Familiar faces include Simon Gregson, better known as Steve McDonald in Coronation Street, TV presenter Richard Madeley, and Singer-songwriter Frankie Bridge amongst others.
A second half equaliser from visiting winger Ash Hunter saw the battle of the two Robins teams finish all square at Hurst Cross after a much livelier second period.
Following a run of three defeats in four, Curzon Ashton bounced back in style on Tuesday night with a statement 4-0 win at high-flyers Warrington Town.
Manchester United opened their 2026/27 Premier League season over the weekend with a trip to newly promoted Hull City, and a match that many expected to be straightforward for Carrick’s Reds turned out to be anything but.
The Premier League is finally back, and after what felt like an eternity of pre-season, Manchester City got their campaign underway with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on Sunday.