You might recognise actor Philip Olivier from his stint as troubled teenager Tim ‘Tinhead’ O’Leary in telly soap Brookside, or for dominating and subsequently winning Channel 4’s The Games – but less well documented is that he’s also a big gambler.

You’re a Scouser born and bred. You’re playing in Sky One’s The Match for a second year. I’m guessing you’re a bit of a footie fan? How do you think the Premiership will pan out this year?

It’s gonna be hard to take it away from Chelsea. They’re just in a different league. I think the only team that are going to rival them is Liverpool – of course!