All the latest Betfred Odds – Thursday, August 5

Mark Pearson tells Alan Brazil and Ronnie Irani all about the latest Betfred odds on Thursday.

Manchester United warmed-up for this weekend's Community Shield against Chelsea with a seven-goal bonanza in their latest pre-season friendly (Man Utd 2/1, Draw 9/4, Chelsea 11/8 - ).

Barcelona's () sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has revealed his disappointment that the club allowed Cesc Fabregas to leave the Nou Camp as a youngster.

Wales () winger Mark Jones and former Ireland flanker Simon Easterby have both been forced to retire from playing for the Scarlets after they both failed to recover from serious knee injuries.

St Helens () stand-off Leon Pryce is aiming to help the club reach the Challenge Cup final as they take on the Leeds Rhinos in the semi-finals at the Galpharm Stadium on Saturday.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has boosted his Wanderers line-up ahead of the new campaign by signing Ivan Klasnic on a two-year deal, after the Croatian's successful loan stay at the Reebok last season ().

Defending World Champion Jenson Button has insisted that McLaren are still in the hunt for the drivers’ and constructors’ championship this season.

England's Graeme Swann has identified batsman Mohammad Yousuf as Pakistan's main threat ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston ().