
Premier League betting tips: Manchester City to draw, Mohamed Salah and Harry Maguire to score first
The last round of Premier League action proved an exciting affair as Liverpool and Arsenal picked up big wins while Manchester City continued a rotten run of form and Manchester United plumbed new depths at home.
Sports News Blitz and the Bookie Basher return with the latest and best betting odds ahead of the Boxing Day festivities.

Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim’s Christmas spoiled as Red Devils thrashed by Bournemouth
Bournemouth thrashed Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford for the second year running to spoil Ruben Amorim’s first Christmas in charge of the Red Devils.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reports on the damaging loss to the Cherries.

Leeds United vs Oxford United: Five key battles and score prediction
The final round of fixtures before Christmas is upon us, with Saturday seeing an intriguing Championship match-up at Elland Road as managerless Oxford United take on promotion-chasing Leeds United.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley outlines five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.

Premier League betting tips: Manchester City to turn the tide, Mohamed Salah to score a hat-trick
This weekend promises another exciting round of action in the Premier League, with Chelsea and Arsenal in hot pursuit of Liverpool at the top of the table.
Sports News Blitz and the Bookie Basher are here with the latest betting odds.

Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho face uncertain future under Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United received a significant boost on Sunday as the Red Devils pulled off a smash-and-grab 2-1 victory over Manchester City.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo is here with an analysis of the result.

Man City v Man Utd analysis: Dynamic Diallo gets Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils rocking
Manchester United pulled off a dramatic late win in the Manchester derby on Sunday, piling the pressure on Man City boss Pep Guardiola and giving Ruben Amorim bragging rights.
Sports News Blitz’s resident Man Utd fan Robert Bore hastily rewrote his post-match analysis of the game, and revels in the glorious comeback victory which leaves United 13th in the Premier League.

Preston North End vs Leeds United: Five key battles and score prediction
With the festive season underway and Championship fixtures beginning to pile up, this weekend sees promotion-chasing Leeds United travel to struggling Preston North End.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate at Deepdale on Saturday and offers a score prediction.

Man City vs Man Utd analysis: Five key battles to watch
The highly anticipated first Manchester derby of the season kicks off this Sunday afternoon.
Ruben Amorim and Pep Guardiola’s side each have a lot to prove in a match that may define their seasons.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down five key battles to watch in this high-stakes clash at the Etihad.

Premier League betting tips: Man Utd to topple Man City; Tottenham set for score draw
The Bookie Basher is going to channel The Grinch and take his Christmas tree down if Manchester United don’t add to Manchester City’s misery this weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s top-flight tipster reckons Ruben Amorim is going to get the better of poor old Pep Guardiola, who is missing Rodri more than the desert misses the rain.
Enough of the fluff, let’s get stuck into the tips…

Ruben Amorim's rotation gamble: Building Manchester United’s future amid early struggles
Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United has been marred by two losses and one draw among two wins.
With Amorim’s last loss prior to managing the Premier League club came in October, expectations were high.
Critics have raised their voices, particularly over Amorim’s ever-changing lineups.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks into the effect Amorim’s player choices have had on Manchester United.

Man Utd analysis: Ruben Amorim faces ‘massive’ task to revitalise Red Devils
Manchester United suffered back-to-back defeats under Ruben Amorim after Nottingham Forest pocketed all three points under Saturday night lights at Old Trafford.
Sports News Blitz writer and Man Utd fan Robert Bore is not a huge fan of the constant selection changes under the new Portuguese boss.
And he feels the problems at the club remain massive ahead of the hectic festive fortnight…

Everton vs Liverpool analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
This Saturday marks the 245th Merseyside derby as Everton host Liverpool in the last-ever edition of the famous rivalry at Goodison Park.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea outlines five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.

Leeds United vs Derby County analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Elland Road is all set for a hard-fought affair this weekend as Leeds United host struggling Derby County in a must-win clash for both sides.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles in the early kick-off on Saturday and offers a score prediction.

Premier League betting tips: Everton vs Liverpool dominates derby weekend
The Bookie Basher is full of festive cheer ahead of this weekend’s feast of Premier League action which includes derbies on Meryseyside and in that there London town.
Arne Slot saw his Liverpool side’s relentless march clear at the top of the table halted by a goal-laden draw with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United - and next up is a battle with arch rivals Everton, who stuck four goals past Wolves in midweek.
Manchester United will be looking to get back on track at Old Trafford, while in the capital we have lashings of London rivalry for Sports News Blitz’s top tipster to get stuck into…

Manchester United vs Arsenal analysis: More capital punishment for Red Devils
Arsenal capitalised on Premier League leaders Liverpool’s draw at Newcastle by seeing off Manchester United in the capital on Wednesday night.
The defeat halted the momentum United had been building under new manager Ruben Amorim.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore analyses the match - and where it went wrong for the Red Devils…

FIFA announces Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis as new chief football officer
In a move aimed at increasing the number of women in leadership positions in the organisation, FIFA has appointed Jill Ellis to the new role of chief football officer.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the breaking news.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
After putting four past Everton in a dominant display last time out, Manchester United are set for an intriguing clash with high-flying Nottingham Forest this weekend.
Sports News Blitz writer George Russell considers five key battles to anticipate in Saturday’s game and offers a score prediction.

Arsenal vs Manchester United analysis: FA Cup clash rekindles iconic rivalry
The draw for the FA Cup third round has set up an exhilarating clash between two of English football’s most decorated sides, Arsenal and Manchester United.
As the competition’s 14-time and 13-time winners respectively, the Gunners and Red Devils will face off in a high-stakes encounter at the Emirates Stadium on January 11, 2025.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a look at this all-Premier League fixture, which is already being billed as the highlight of the round.

Man Utd analysis: Ruben Amorim’s rampant Red Devils rip Everton apart
Manchester United moved to within four points of defending champions Manchester City after brushing aside Sean Dyche’s toothless Everton at Old Trafford.
A 4-0 drubbing moved Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils up to ninth place in the Premier League table, with United fans relishing the fact the new manager has seemingly revitalised Marcus Rashford, who netted a brilliant brace - as did Joshua Zirkzee.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore casts his eye over the latest performance from a rejuvenated Man Utd outfit…

Sponsorship news: Greyton Roses grab first home win of the season
Greyton Roses recorded their first home win of the 2024-25 HollywoodBets Overberg Regional League season in a drama-filled encounter at Uitkyk Primary School on Saturday.
Sport News Blitz is here with the match report.