Declan Mercer

Betting & Odds Analyst

Declan Mercer analyses UK betting markets — Premier League prices, value, and the free-bet landscape across UKGC-licensed bookmakers — with a clear, numbers-first style.

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Côte d’Ivoire v Norway: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live 30 Jun 2026
Chelsea's George close to permanent Everton move 30 Jun 2026
David Squires on … World Cup penalty pain for Germany and the Netherlands 30 Jun 2026
Villa among four Premier League clubs fined by Uefa over squad-cost rules 30 Jun 2026
Canale and Gill the heroes as Paraguay hand Germany first World Cup shootout defeat 29 Jun 2026
Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG 29 Jun 2026
The World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices | Jonathan Wilson 29 Jun 2026
DR Congo set up last-32 meeting with England after comeback win over Uzbekistan 28 Jun 2026
Late drama sends Austria and Algeria into World Cup knockouts to break Iran hearts 28 Jun 2026
South Africa v Canada: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live 28 Jun 2026
Unflappable Lucas Herrington takes praise and World Cup progress in his stride 28 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: England to face DRC, Clarke quits Scotland, South Korea president blasts team – live 28 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places? 28 Jun 2026
Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka 27 Jun 2026
Performance coach Wilson set to leave Arsenal 27 Jun 2026
Spain rocked by injuries with Pino to miss rest of World Cup and Williams doubtful 27 Jun 2026
Arsenal explore moves for Newcastle's Guimaraes & Tonali 26 Jun 2026
Norway v France: World Cup 2026 – live 26 Jun 2026
Senegal v Iraq: World Cup 2026 – live 26 Jun 2026
Curaçao v Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – live 25 Jun 2026
Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan 25 Jun 2026
Scotland’s World Cup dream hanging by a thread after Vinícius sparks Brazil victory 25 Jun 2026
Chelsea eye Lacroix as part of defensive rebuild 24 Jun 2026
Panama v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live 24 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: Infantino says hydration breaks not commercial; England frustrated; Scotland face Brazil – live 24 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: third-place table, who has qualified and who needs what? 24 Jun 2026
Amine Gouiri pounces to give Algeria victory and condemn Jordan to early World Cup exit 23 Jun 2026
Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing 23 Jun 2026
England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance 23 Jun 2026
Norway v Senegal: World Cup 2026 – live 23 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: Martínez says criticism of Ronaldo and Portugal ‘unfair’; England face Ghana – live 23 Jun 2026
Argentina v Austria: Messi breaks scoring record at World Cup 2026 – live 22 Jun 2026
Man Utd agree land deal for 100,000-seater stadium 22 Jun 2026
Man Utd agree land deal for 100,000-seater stadium 22 Jun 2026
Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst | Barney Ronay 22 Jun 2026
Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card 21 Jun 2026
Spurs' Bergvall exploring options away from club 21 Jun 2026
‘Stung’ Spain have digested shock start but know repeat is not an option 21 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: Curaçao claim historic point; Iran unhappy at lack of support from teams – live 21 Jun 2026
Germany v Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – live 20 Jun 2026
Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali 20 Jun 2026
Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali 20 Jun 2026
Saibari strikes after 70 seconds as Morocco puncture Scotland’s World Cup party 20 Jun 2026
'Star in the making' - what is Man City's plan for forgotten man Reis? 20 Jun 2026
What next for McAtee amid Anderson uncertainty? 20 Jun 2026
Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener 19 Jun 2026
Premier League fixtures: Arsenal open against Coventry, Liverpool at Newcastle 19 Jun 2026
Premier League fixtures - find out your club's schedule 19 Jun 2026
South Korea howler gifts Mexico victory as World Cup co-hosts reach knockout phase 19 Jun 2026
England finally exorcise the Southgate era and unleash fun football | Barney Ronay 18 Jun 2026
Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal 18 Jun 2026
Spurs complete £52m Van Hecke signing from Brighton 18 Jun 2026
All-time greatest: who is the highest goalscorer in World Cup history? 17 Jun 2026
England surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia 17 Jun 2026
Iraq 1-4 Norway: World Cup 2026 – live 17 Jun 2026
Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's £34.6m release clause 17 Jun 2026
Norway’s Erling Haaland punishes Iraq with double on World Cup debut 17 Jun 2026
Spurs join clubs interested in Tonali 17 Jun 2026
West Brom in advanced talks to sign Chelsea's Morgan 17 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: England kick off in Dallas after big-hitting trio make mark – live 17 Jun 2026
Enjoying the World Cup? Well it’s time for England, but this is a team less weighed down by its past | Barney Ronay 16 Jun 2026
France v Senegal: World Cup 2026 – live 16 Jun 2026
Belgium v Egypt: World Cup 2026 – live 15 Jun 2026
Brighton sign defender Costinha from Olympiacos 15 Jun 2026
Côte d’Ivoire v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 – live 15 Jun 2026
Gvardiol agrees new Man City deal until 2031 15 Jun 2026
Sweden v Tunisia: World Cup 2026 – live 15 Jun 2026
What’s it like to be in a World Cup host city? We’d love to hear your stories 15 Jun 2026
Curaçao enjoy their moment but Havertz and ruthless Germany show no mercy 14 Jun 2026
Haiti v Scotland: World Cup 2026 – live 14 Jun 2026
Netherlands v Japan: World Cup 2026 – live 14 Jun 2026
Fulham in talks to appoint Arbeloa as Silva's replacement 13 Jun 2026
USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live 13 Jun 2026
France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right 12 Jun 2026
Palestinian football chief says US denied him visa to attend World Cup 12 Jun 2026
South Korea get off to winning start after rallying from goal down to beat Czechia 12 Jun 2026
Tartan Army toast Scotland’s World Cup return: ‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ 12 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: Mexico’s winning start; empty seats; USA and Canada enter fray; Endo’s Japan retirement – live 12 Jun 2026
Man City second offer worth £120m for Anderson rejected 11 Jun 2026
'We're excited to move forward' - Edwards' last interview at Wolves 11 Jun 2026
BBC Pundits Back Brazil and France for 2026 World Cup Glory 10 Jun 2026
Everton ordered to pay Burnley nearly £40m in Premier League relegation legal case 10 Jun 2026
Everton told to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breach 10 Jun 2026
Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie' 10 Jun 2026
Arsenal head of sports medicine to leave club 8 Jun 2026
Guardiola's final seasons to air in Amazon series 8 Jun 2026
Jordan World Cup 2026 team guide 8 Jun 2026
Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca 8 Jun 2026
Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss… 8 Jun 2026
Why preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup | Jonathan Wilson 8 Jun 2026
Tuchel relishes Rashford v Gordon in search for round pegs in round… 7 Jun 2026
James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires… 1 Jun 2026
How did Arsenal become a home for Black players and fans? 27 May 2026
Premier League 2025-26 review: the team of the season 27 May 2026
Premier League 2025-26 review: our writers’ best and worst of the… 26 May 2026
Premier League 2025-26 review: flops of the season 25 May 2026
Premier League 2025-26 review: managers of the season 25 May 2026
Everything is almost perfect - Iraola 24 May 2026
Fernandes has natural instinct for creation - Carrick 24 May 2026
I arrived as a stranger and I will leave as a South Londoner - Glasner 24 May 2026
I'm very happy, I'm very delighted - De Zerbi 24 May 2026
Sunderland fans deserve Europe - Le Bris 24 May 2026
We have to evolve this team - Slot 24 May 2026
West Ham deserve to be in the Premier League - Nuno 24 May 2026