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Betfan Daily Sports Briefing — Sunday, 25 October 2026
Yesterday's results & headlines
Saturday's Premier League programme delivered a genuine shock as Aston Villa ended Manchester City's perfect start under new boss Enzo Maresca, winning 2-1 at Villa Park thanks to a Nicolas Jackson brace either side of an Erling Haaland header. It was Maresca's first domestic defeat since taking charge, and a timely reminder that City's title credentials will be tested all season.
At the Emirates, Arsenal moved level on points with leaders City with a comfortable 2-0 win over Everton, Ezri Konsa opening the scoring from a corner inside seven minutes before Gabriel headed home a Ben White cross late on. Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur claimed a rare win at Stamford Bridge, beating Chelsea 0-2 after a Mike Penders own goal and a late Mathys Tel strike — a result overshadowed by Cole Palmer's red card, which left the hosts down to ten men. In the day's other top-flight fixture, Fulham edged promoted Coventry City 1-0.
Racing round-up
On the track, Saturday's jumps action at Cheltenham saw Seaniecon (11/4) land the 2:20 under Jonjo O'Neill Jr for the O'Neill training operation, with Here Comes Georgie (3/1, Harry Skelton up for Dan Skelton) following up in the 2:55. At Doncaster, Scienza (5/1) took the 2:40 for jockey Nicola Currie and trainer Andrew Balding, holding off National Honour.
Today's fixtures & previews
Premier League
Four games kick off simultaneously at : Crystal Palace host Newcastle United at Selhurst Park, Liverpool welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield, Hull City face Brentford, and Manchester United take on AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford. The day closes out at when Sunderland host Leeds United.
At Anfield, Liverpool are strong favourites to extend their winning run against a Brighton side chasing a fifth straight league victory, with Alexander Isak in rich scoring form. Across Manchester, under-pressure head coach Michael Carrick will be desperate for a first win in seven as United, winless in six, host a Bournemouth team unbeaten and clean-sheeted in three straight home matches — though this one is at Old Trafford. Crystal Palace, fresh off a 5-0 mauling at Brighton, need a reaction against a Newcastle side who have lost two of their last four and shipped four goals in each of their last two away trips.
Horse racing
Jumps racing takes centre stage with a seven-race card at Aintree starting at , built around the Grade 2 Old Roan Chase over roughly two miles four furlongs on the Mildmay Course — an early-season litmus test for the top staying chasers, with defending champion Hitman defending his crown against market leader Boombawn. Market Rasen also stages seven jumps races from to , headlined by the Silver Cup Handicap Chase over an extended three miles three furlongs.
Betting tips & odds analysis
1. Alexander Isak to Score or Assist — 5/6 (bet365)
Selection: Alexander Isak (Liverpool) to score or assist v Brighton, 14:00 kick-off. Reasoning: Isak has five goals in his last six Premier League appearances and sits at the centre of Liverpool's attacking play; with Brighton missing several defensive options, he's a solid single-match angle without needing a straight goalscorer price.
2. Bryan Mbeumo Anytime Goalscorer — 7/4 (bet365)
Selection: Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) to score anytime v Bournemouth, 14:00 kick-off. Reasoning: Mbeumo has scored in back-to-back league games and carries an xG of 3.95 this season, behind only Thierno Barry and Erling Haaland — he's United's most reliable attacking outlet while the team toils for results.
3. Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals — 8/11 (bet365)
Selection: BTTS & Over 2.5 in Manchester United v Bournemouth, 14:00 kick-off. Reasoning: Both teams have scored in ten of their last fourteen meetings, and with United shipping goals freely during their six-match winless run while Bournemouth's front line travels well, an open, high-scoring game looks the likeliest outcome.
4. Boombawn — 4/1 (bet365), Old Roan Chase, Aintree 14:40
Selection: Boombawn each-way in the Old Roan Chase. Reasoning: Trained by Dan Skelton, Boombawn runs off a mark 10lb lower than when fourth to Hitman in this race last year and was only narrowly beaten in the Oaksey Chase on his latest start — well up to defending champion Hitman's level on these semi-exposed figures.
5. Glancing Jack — 15/8 (Coral), Aintree 15:35
Selection: Glancing Jack to win the 15:35 at Aintree. Reasoning: A confirmed market mover into this race and a course-and-distance winner, Glancing Jack arrives with solid recent form figures and looks the one to beat in a field lacking depth beneath him.
Player news & injury updates
Michael Carrick under scrutiny at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick's position is under growing pressure after six Premier League games without a win, in which United have conceded twelve and scored only six. Marcus Rashford, sidelined with a groin issue, is pencilled in for a possible return around today's fixture, while Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko, Luke Shaw and Manuel Ugarte (cruciate ligament) all definitely miss out. Lenny Yoro returns from suspension, likely pushing Matthijs de Ligt to the bench.
Bournemouth travel with fringe concerns
Andoni Iraola's men have won their last three at home without conceding, but Julián Araujo and Alex Scott (both hamstring) are out, and Alex Tóth faces several weeks with a muscle injury. Eli Kroupi, nursing a foot problem, is back in training and expected to travel for possible late minutes.
Palace sweat on fitness ahead of Newcastle visit
Crystal Palace are without suspended Axel Disasi and knee-injury absentee Chadi Riad, while Jean-Philippe Mateta (thigh), Ben Chilwell (knee), Dean Henderson (ankle) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) are all described as touch-and-go. Mateta did score against Beşiktaş in midweek and has four goals in ten league games against Newcastle.
Newcastle missing key defensive pair
Matthias Jaissle will again be without Tino Livramento (knee) and Dan Burn (ankle) at Selhurst Park. Anthony Elanga has returned to training and may be included in the squad, though he is not yet fit for a full ninety minutes, while Jacob Ramsey is also back working with the group.
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