A grand farewell: The final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park delivers unforgettable drama

A grand farewell: The final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park delivers unforgettable drama

Goodison Park’s last-ever Merseyside Derby hosted a 2-2 draw that encapsulated why football is so widely adored.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks back at how the game unfolded, and why it will be remembered for time.

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Championship betting tips: Burnley to struggle, Leeds Utd to overcome tough test

Championship betting tips: Burnley to struggle, Leeds Utd to overcome tough test

The Championship has a habit of hurling bewilderment our way, and we are sure this week will be no different.

Matchday 33 is upon us, and as we near crunch time in the race for the automatic promotion places and play-off spots, there is no margin for error.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Championship tipster Ethan Pitts selects four tips which will help you cash in with the bookies this weekend.

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Chelsea news: Chelsea’s striker gamble backfires as Nicolas Jackson’s injury exposes attacking crisis

Chelsea news: Chelsea’s striker gamble backfires as Nicolas Jackson’s injury exposes attacking crisis

Chelsea's attacking woes have deepened with the news that Nicolas Jackson, their primary striker, is sidelined until April due to a hamstring injury.

The timing couldn’t be worse, with Enzo Maresca already navigating an inconsistent season.

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Premier League betting tips: Kai Havertz’s injury and Man Utd on the glass mountain in moccasin slippers

Premier League betting tips: Kai Havertz’s injury and Man Utd on the glass mountain in moccasin slippers

The Premier League has a knack for throwing up curveballs, and this week’s twist is the injury news surrounding Kai Havertz, leaving Arsenal in a bit of a bind.

Meanwhile, Manchester United continue their slippery climb up the metaphorical "glass mountain," wearing those all-too-comfortable moccasin slippers.

Here, Sports News Blitz’ Bookie Basher takes a look at what’s on the cards this week, and whether Havertz’s absence and United’s struggles can help us cash in.

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Premier League news: Manchester City vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League news: Manchester City vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

On Saturday, struggling Manchester City host Carabao Cup finalists Newcastle United, with both teams fighting for the Premier League top four.

Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.

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Brighton vs Chelsea: Five key battles and score prediction for Premier League clash

Brighton vs Chelsea: Five key battles and score prediction for Premier League clash

While Chelsea hope to cling on to that crucial fourth spot in their bid for Champions League qualification, Brighton will be looking to do the double over the Blues and re-enter the tight race for European football next season.

Sports News Blitz’s resident Chelsea expert Henry Eccles analyses five key battles and gives his score prediction for the Premier League match.

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Man Utd news: How the FA Cup has been a lifeline for Manchester United in recent seasons
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Man Utd news: How the FA Cup has been a lifeline for Manchester United in recent seasons

The Premier League’s most successful club, Manchester United, are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup after beating Leicester City 2-1.

United were successful in the fourth round, unlike their other Premier League counterparts Liverpool and Chelsea who lost to Plymouth Argyle and Brighton respectively.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks at how Manchester United’s history in the FA Cup places them as favourites, despite sitting 13th in the Premier League.

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Real Madrid vs Man City: The clash that could decide the Champions League winner

Real Madrid vs Man City: The clash that could decide the Champions League winner

Carlo Ancelotti has already made his call - whoever triumphs between Real Madrid and Manchester City will go on to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy.

The two European giants are set to clash once again, marking the fourth consecutive season they’ve met in the prestigious competition.

So far, Real have come out on top twice, while City claimed victory once.

With that history in mind, Ancelotti has even gone as far as to label their rivalry a new ‘Clasico’ of European football.

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Aston Villa news: Superstar Kendrick Lamar to perform at Villa Park after going viral at the Super Bowl

Aston Villa news: Superstar Kendrick Lamar to perform at Villa Park after going viral at the Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar is bringing his highly anticipated Grand National Tour to Birmingham this summer, with a stop at Villa Park on July 10.

Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reports that the rap icon will take the stage just months after his headline-making Super Bowl performance.

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FA Cup news: Leeds Utd vs Millwall – Five key battles and score prediction
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FA Cup news: Leeds Utd vs Millwall – Five key battles and score prediction

Saturday marks the much-anticipated return of the FA Cup and one fixture likely to produce fireworks is the showdown between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road.

Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.

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Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa: Last chance to revive a stalled career

Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa: Last chance to revive a stalled career

One of the biggest stories of the January transfer window was Marcus Rashford’s loan to Aston Villa.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks back at how Rashford got to this point in his career and what this new chapter brings.

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FA Cup fourth-round betting tips: Manchester United to flounder, Newcastle to deliver, and a kick of nostalgia

FA Cup fourth-round betting tips: Manchester United to flounder, Newcastle to deliver, and a kick of nostalgia

Sports News Blitz’ Bookie Basher is back with football betting tips - and a touch of poetry - for this weekend’s highly anticipated fourth-round FA Cup fixtures.

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FA Cup news: Birmingham City vs Newcastle United – Five key battles and score prediction

FA Cup news: Birmingham City vs Newcastle United – Five key battles and score prediction

League One leaders Birmingham City host high-flying Premier League side Newcastle United in the fourth round of the FA Cup this weekend.

Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles to anticipate and makes a score prediction.

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FA Cup analysis: Brighton vs Chelsea - Five key battles and score prediction

FA Cup analysis: Brighton vs Chelsea - Five key battles and score prediction

Brighton host Chelsea in an FA Cup fourth-round clash on Saturday, February 8, that promises to entertain.

The two sides met at the start of the season in a chaotic 4-2 win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge, which saw superstar Cole Palmer score a first-half hat-trick.

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Manchester United vs Leicester: Five key battles that could decide the FA Cup clash
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Manchester United vs Leicester: Five key battles that could decide the FA Cup clash

Manchester United and Leicester City are set to face off under the Friday night lights at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

With both teams eyeing a deep cup run; this clash promises to be a fiercely contested affair.

Individual duels across the pitch could be decisive, as both teams boast key players capable of tipping the scales in their favour.

From midfield battles to defensive showdowns, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo previews five matchups that could shape the outcome of this FA Cup tie.

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