Emmerdale fans predict a death in the village (Image: ITV)

Emmerdale returned to ITV with the latest from the beloved village, and while Cain Dingle’s (played by Jeff Hordley) feud with his brother Sam (James Hooton) boiled over, fans spotted clues at a major exit. The siblings have been warring after a surprise attack on Moira Dingle’s (Natalie J Robb) farm caused a rift within the family. Meanwhile, Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) seemed to have sussed out his long-lost brother John’s (James Thornton) evil ways.

Ahead of a home visit from Dr Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson), John had snuck into Robert’s home and used an inconspicuous listening device to gain insight into their therapy session. However, as Liam also works with John, Robert turned the tables and began questioning if the doctor finds his brother “trustworthy” or “honest”. With John tuned into their conversation, many concerned viewers predicted that he may seek to kill Robert, as one shared: “John thinking… ‘Time to die, Robert’ Emmerdale.”

John Sugden broke into his brother Robert’s house (Image: ITV )

Another echoed: “Can’t stand this, so pleased Robert was onto John and now he’s in danger, so frustratingggggg…”(sic)

A third anticipated: “Soon Liam will think Robert is paranoid and everyone will think he’s a nutter when he’s the only one who’s sussed psycho John out.”

Referencing John’s past killing of Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter), one fan stated: “Dirty planning another Dexter-type killing.”

“Unfortunately, they’re going down the road of Rob looks like the nutbar for the way he’s going after John & I’m not at all surprised they’ve done this,” said another viewer.

Despite Robert raising concerns about his brother, Dr Liam brushed it off and stated: “I think I’d rather concentrate on you,” to which the farmhand rebutted: “I think my brother’s a little too good to be true.”

Robert shared his concerns about John (Image: ITV )

Robert added: “I think there’s something not quite right about him, like he’s hiding something and I’m going to find out what.”

As their conversation ended, John found a way to get back his brother after Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) paid Robert a visit, with John still unknowingly in the house and listening.

Ray asked Robert whether he had more weed to sell him, but Robert said it was a one-time thing, but was quickly reminded about the cannabis he had stolen from Lewis (Bradley Riches) and Ross Barton (Michael Parr), and Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb).

They had been growing it in the barn at Moira’s farm before selling it on to Ray.

Speaking to Ray, Robert pleaded: “Ross and Mac don’t know I stole their weed stash, you can’t say anything. If they find out I screwed them over, I’m finished.”

Upon hearing this, John smirked, knowing he had some dirt to use against his brother. However, fans will have to stay tuned to discover if this information could lead to a major death.