This weekend has plenty to look forward to for all sports fans. Here’s our round up of the best action and what we’ll be watching.

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At around 17.45 today the draw will be made for the group stages of next summer’s World Cup. We’ll be looking at the results and picking out the key ties and predicting who will come through the eight groups to round two.

You can keep up to do date on all our World Cup coverage in our specially created section, as well as follow our updates on Twitter.

Come back around 18.00 for our initial thoughts and we’ll have a full review of the draw tomorrow.

That classic goal celebration at Manchester City by Jimmy Bullard, mimicking his manager’s rather unfortunate public telling off of his team during the same game last year, captured by Hull City supporter Liam Hanley (we assume!). Enjoy!

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When Manchester City hosted Hull City at the City of Manchester Stadium last season they were 4-0 up at half time. So enraged was manager Phil Brown that he sat is team and backroom staff down in the penalty area in front of Hull’s travelling support. He then proceeded to give them a very public telling off in an unprecedented half time, pitch side rant.

He has,of course, since been condemned for his actions, with many a commentator, pundit and ex-player saying he was wrong to do it. Phil has never admitted it was a mistake.

He may wish to reassess that view after today though…

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Former Gold Cup winner Denman bids for his second Cup in just under an hour’s time but is carrying 13lbs more than he did when winning two years ago. Paul Nicholls’ star ride also faces stiff competition from his own stable in What A Friend and the Queen’s own Barbers Shop.

Denman - 4/1 favourite to win second Gold Cup

Looking at the rest of the field there are others in with a chance, but Sporting Fare is certain that it’s between these three. We’re even going so far as to say it’s worth a reverse forecast bet. But if you’re a win only kind of guy – get it all on Denman. Superstar horses are superstar horses for a reason and we’re backing Denman to overcome the weight disadvantage.

Current Average Best Odds: 4-1 Denman, 6-1 Barbers Shop, 7-1 What A Friend, 8-1 Killyglen, 10-1 Cappa Bleu, 16-1 Gone To Lunch, State of Play, 25-1 bar

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EDIT (18.35): Told ya so! Well, the reverse forecast JUST missed, but we told you about Denman! More tips coming soon…maybe…