Premier League betting tips: Newcastle to beat Aston Villa in a promising match-up, and Leicester City to extend horrendous record
Full disclosure. I’ve just watched Alex Higgins’ 69 clearance against Jimmy White on YouTube, so I am revved up for whatever the Bank Holiday weekend throws at me.
Liverpool, who only need another six points to lock in the Premier League title, may have turned the title 'race' into a rather boring procession, but the battle for Champions League qualification is really hotting up, with Newcastle in the box seat.
Women’s FA Cup semi-finals: Key battles to watch as Liverpool take on Chelsea, and Man City host the Manchester Derby
The international break is over, and Sports News Blitz’s Claudi Jones previews an exciting FA Cup weekend with exciting semi-final fixtures.
On Saturday, April 12, top of the Women’s Super League table, Chelsea host Liverpool at Kingsmeadow.
The following day, Manchester City host local rivals Manchester United at the Sky Blues' home ground, Joie Stadium.
All four teams will be eager to secure a place in the final and advance one step closer to claiming silverware.
Premier League betting tips: Kevin De Bruyne to do something special and Alexander Isak to score against Man Utd - a no-brainer
Anyway, back to the bread and butter of the Premier League and while we have not had much of a title race this season, there are some tasty fixtures this weekend as the battle to finish in the Champions League places hots up.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher places his bets.
Liverpool news: Reds edge closer to title with Merseyside derby win despite PGMOL controversy
Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night to edge one step closer to the Premier League title.
Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess offers his thoughts on the close encounter.
Premier League betting tips: Trust in Declan Rice, and brace yourself for a Manchester Derby short on fireworks
The Premier League rolls on, and after a midweek dose of chaos (with Chelsea vs Spurs still to come Thursday night), it’s time to see where the value lies this weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is back with more tips - because let’s face it, we could all use a win.
Liverpool vs Everton analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The Merseyside derby is back at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Liverpool losing only one of their last 24 league derbies at Anfield.
This game is the 246th meeting between the two clubs in all competitions, the most played fixture in English football history.
The rescheduled derby earlier in the season was one of the matches of the season, resulting in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Liverpool enter the match 12 points clear at the top whereas Everton are unbeaten in nine league games.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles which will decide the outcome of the derby, including a look at the managerial head to head showdown.
Liverpool news: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s top five moments in a Liverpool shirt
Reports over the past week suggest that Liverpool’s local hero, Trent Alexander-Arnold, is set to leave his boyhood club to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
As fans debate whether or not Trent’s legacy will be tarnished by the potential switch, Sports News Blitz writer and Liverpool fan Jack Burgess remembers his top five moments in a red shirt.
The stats behind Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool
Newcastle United ended their 70-year trophy drought at Wembley on Sunday, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final.
After the game, Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that the Magpies’ game plan stopped the Reds from playing in their usual way.
Eddie Howe set his side up to frustrate Liverpool, in what was a very disciplined performance from the entire team.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses the stats behind Newcastle’s success, which has potentially given other teams the blueprint on how to beat the league leaders.
Carabao Cup final news: Newcastle United paint Wembley black and white
Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup after beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday, March 16 as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak became instant new heroes forever.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses how Newcastle got the win over the line.
Carabao Cup final, Newcastle Utd analysis: Predicted line-up and score prediction
Newcastle United face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday with one eye on ending a near 70-year wait for a major trophy.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson takes a look at Newcastle’s chances at Wembley.
Liverpool analysis: Future looks bright for Reds despite UCL heartbreak
Liverpool’s Champions League journey came to a bitter end after a hard-fought battle with PSG, as the French side triumphed on penalties at Anfield.
Despite the heartbreak, there were plenty of positives for Arne Slot’s men, with standout performances and glimpses of a bright future.
As they now shift their focus to domestic success, Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess reflects on what’s next for the Reds.
Carabao Cup final, Liverpool analysis: Team news and predicted line-up
Liverpool will be aiming to secure the first piece of silverware this season as they take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, March 16.
With key players missing and fatigue potentially playing a role after a grueling midweek clash, the Reds will have to dig deep to overcome a Newcastle side desperate to end their long trophy drought.
Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess takes a closer look at Liverpool’s chances.
Premier League and Carabao Cup betting tips: A London Derby stalemate and Newcastle doing it for Ant & Dec
Despite having a tough week at Cheltenham, The Bookie Basher returns to Sports News Blitz with a weekend football guide that’s sure to split opinions, wallets, and the last remaining patience of punters everywhere.
Carabao Cup news: Liverpool vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
The first major trophy of the season is up for grabs on Sunday, with Newcastle United taking on Liverpool at Wembley for a chance at Carabao Cup glory.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson considers five key battles to anticipate in the showpiece and offers a score prediction.
Liverpool analysis: Fitness key to success; Salah and Szoboszlai shine; Reds chill as title beckons
Back-to-back 2-0 wins over Manchester City and Newcastle have seen Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points.
Sports News Blitz’s resident Reds writer and Liverpool fan Jack Burgess delves a little deeper into the position Arne Slot’s men find themselves in at the PL summit.
Liverpool analysis: Fans need to chill; Darwin Nunez debate; Reds to regroup vs Man City
After their hard-earned draw against Aston Villa on Wednesday night, Liverpool travel to Manchester City on Sunday hoping to put an end to their recent ‘blip’.
Eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, Liverpool will be keen to put the sword to a struggling Manchester City and silence creeping doubts over their title composure.
Sports News Blitz’s Liverpool writer (and fan) Jack Burgess calls for calm among the Anfield fanbase…
Premier League betting tips: Enzo Fernandez to score, and Darwin Nunez to do something…probably
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer The Bookie Basher takes a hilarious yet insightful look at this weekend’s Premier League betting, backing Enzo Fernandez to score and Darwin Nunez to - well, hopefully - find the target.
Five reasons the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park will live long in the memory
Goodison Park said goodbye to the Merseyside derby in some style on Wednesday night as a late equaliser from James Tarkowski saw Everton hold neighbours Liverpool to a 2-2 draw.
Everton boss David Moyes called it a “throwback”, and there was a lot to digest, from dodgy decisions, red cards, scraps, along with some good old-fashioned sh*thousery.
Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess outlines five key reasons why this game won’t be forgotten in a hurry.
Liverpool news: Cracks appearing in Liverpool’s title charge?
Out of the FA Cup, an Arne Slot red card, and under pressure from the chasing Gunners - Liverpool are starting to look a little too shaky.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo analyses their recent form and what it means for the Premier League title race.
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.