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Wolves are 5/1 favourites to sign James Trafford in January despite Pep Guardiola suggesting the keeper won’t leave. BetVictor lead the betting with Newcastle and Burnley also priced up.

The 2026 Formula 1 season promises a fresh era of racing with new car regulations. Max Verstappen leads the Drivers' Championship odds, while McLaren and Mercedes share favouritism in Constructors’ betting.

England are 9/4 to win the Fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne as they aim to avoid a 5-0 whitewash. Australia are 8/15 favourites. Full odds and boosts from bet365 inside.

Liverpool and Man City are among the betting favourites to sign Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, with a £65m release clause reportedly becoming active on January 1. Here’s who could make a move.

Luke Littler is odds-on at 10/11 to retain his World Darts Championship crown after a commanding start. Full odds from bet365 show who could challenge The Nuke for the 2026 title.

Anthony Joshua is the overwhelming favourite to beat Jake Paul on Friday night in Miami. See full odds and boosted betting offers from Betfred, BetVictor, and TalkSPORT Bet.

Manchester City are now 7/4 favourites to lift the 2025/26 Carabao Cup following their quarter-final win over Brentford. Newcastle, Chelsea, Arsenal and Palace remain in contention. Latest odds here.

Spain lead the betting to win the 2026 World Cup after being crowned European champions. France’s Kylian Mbappe tops the Top Goalscorer market, with Kane, Messi and Haaland chasing.

Barrow are on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Andy Whing. Noel Hunt tops BetVictor’s market, with Neil McDonald and Leighton Baines close behind in the betting.

Erling Haaland remains favourite to win the 2026 PFA Player of the Year award, but Bet365 have cut odds on Declan Rice to 5/2 after Arsenal’s Premier League title charge continued.