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CMAT is the 2/1 favourite to win the 2025 Mercury Prize ahead of Fontaines D.C. (9/4) in what looks like an all-Irish battle at the top of the betting. The awards will take place on 16 October in Newcastle.

The first Celebrity Traitors series launches Wednesday 8 October on BBC One, with Alan Carr the 5/2 favourite to win. Olympian Tom Daley (3/1) and actor Nick Mohammed (4/1) follow closely in the market for the £100,000 charity prize.

Ange Postecoglou is odds-on at 2/5 to be the next Premier League manager to leave after Nottingham Forest’s seven-game winless run. Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim follows at 3/1, with Daniel Farke and Unai Emery further out in the betting.

George Clarke is now 13/8 favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2025 after another standout performance. The YouTuber impressed the judges again with a 30-point Paso Doble, while Tom Skinner became the first celebrity eliminated from this year’s competition.

Jenny Baird is now joint favourite with Zelah Glasson at 3/1 to win Big Brother 2025. Cameron Kinch, who led the market last week, has drifted to 6/1 after Gani’s eviction reshaped the betting ahead of Week 2.

Rangers have sacked Russell Martin following a 1-1 draw at Falkirk, leaving them 11 points off the title pace. Kevin Muscat leads the betting at 2/1 to take charge next, ahead of Danny Röhl (9/4) and Steven Gerrard (5/2).

Bet365’s free-to-play promotions are back this weekend with £250,000 available in the 6 Scores Challenge and £100,000 in the 6 Horses Challenge. Last week one player won £20,000 with five correct football picks but can the jackpot go this time?

BetMGM are boosting winnings by 50% on Bet Builders for Saturday’s Chelsea v Liverpool clash. New customers can also sign up and claim £40 in free bets from a £10 qualifying stake, split across football, horse racing and Bet Builders.

Chelmsford City and Dorking Wanderers meet in the National League South this Saturday, both level on 14 points after nine games. Chelmsford are 6/4 to win, Dorking 11/8, with the draw at 9/4 in a tight betting market.

JD Vance is 9/4 favourite to be the next US President with William Hill. Donald Trump has teased a third term, but constitutional rules bar it, leaving him at 16/1. We examine the odds and key contenders.