FA Cup quarter-finals betting tips: Forest fancy another feast against Brighton and Pep’s Man City look to avoid another Cherries slip-up
The scars of Cheltenham have just about healed, and after 12/5, 18/5 and 4/1 winners last time out - which included Newcastle to stun Liverpool and win the Carabao Cup – we are f***ing back and ready to wage war on the Camel Coats again this weekend as the FA Cup reaches the quarter-final stage.
Before we kick on, though, what was that international break about? Jordan Henderson being in the England squad over Morgan Gibbs-White in 2025 is criminal.
Tuchel has been at the Bitburger Pils again, hasn’t he?
Right then, here’s your weekly fix of the Bookie Basher’s Sports News Blitz betting tips.
FA Cup analysis: Bournemouth vs Man City - Five key battles and score prediction
High-flying Bournemouth welcome Manchester City to the Vitality Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, March 30 (4.30pm kick-off).
The Cherries will be looking to progress to the club’s first-ever FA Cup semi-final, while Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to salvage what has been a disappointing season by reaching the semi-finals of the famous competition.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.
Chelsea’s first trophy under Sonia Bompastor keeps quadruple hopes alive
Sonia Bompastor's tenure at Chelsea has begun in triumphant fashion, as the Blues secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final at Pride Park.
This hard-fought win not only marks Bompastor's first silverware with the club but also keeps Chelsea's aspirations for a historic quadruple well on track.
Premier League news: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Five key battles and score prediction
High-flying Nottingham Forest host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday in a match that could have huge ramifications for Champions League qualification.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea considers five key battles to anticipate at the City Ground and offers a score prediction.
Premier League betting tips: Bournemouth are bankrupting bettors, Man Utd and Arsenal are striker-less - What could go wrong?
The Bookie Basher thinks with blunt attacks and VAR officials with the foresight of a defrosting lasagne, this weekend could be another rollercoaster for punters.
11/4, 2/1 and 21/20 winners last weekend. Sports News Blitz readers, are you not entertained?
FA Cup betting tips: Cardiff City to score, and banter club Manchester United to serve up more chaos
We are up, for the Cup, and Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is here with his highly anticipated betting tips.
Man City’s collapse: Just How Crucial Is Rodri to Pep Guardiola’s team?
Manchester City have been without Rodri since September 2024, and his absence has been impossible to ignore.
The Spanish midfielder suffered a season-ending injury during a heated Premier League clash against Arsenal - a moment that shifted the course of City’s campaign.
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.
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.
Chelsea news: Chelsea Women set for four consecutive clashes against Man City in March
Six months into the 2024/25 season, Chelsea remain unbeaten across all competitions.
March will be a defining month for the reigning Women’s Super League (WSL) champions, as they compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) quarter-finals and the League Cup final.
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.
Premier League news: Five talking points from matchday 21
As the dust settled on matchday 21 of the Premier League season, five key talking points emerged, including Alexander Isak’s goalscoring streak, Manchester City’s heartbreak, and Tottenham’s downfall.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Christian Willis discusses the biggest stories from the latest round of league action.
Premier League betting tips: Kai Havertz and Liam Delap to score; Everton and Tottenham to draw in banter clash
Newcastle aim to extend their winning streak, Arsenal look to keep pace in the title race, and Everton and Spurs prepare for a banter-filled battle in a thrilling Premier League weekend.
From Kai Havertz proving that he can, in fact, find the back of the net, to Liam Delap making a statement to Pep who’s managing a side that is as stable as a three-legged chair, the storylines are writing themselves.
FA Cup betting tips: Jack Grealish and Diogo Jota to score; Man Utd to stun Gunners
The Premier League makes way for the magic of the FA Cup this weekend, with the pick of the ties seeing Manchester United face Arsenal in the capital.
The Bookie Basher fancies Jack Grealish’s scoring chances while also tipping Diogo Jota to lash one in for Liverpool and Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils to build on their impressive display at Anfield against Arsenal.
Premier League news: Lisandro Martinez, Ross Barkley, Erling Haaland star in team of the week
It was a topsy-turvy weekend in the Premier League as leaders Liverpool were held by struggling Manchester United, second-placed Arsenal failed to close the gap, and surprise package Nottingham Forest remained third despite not playing.
Sports News Blitz guest writer Charlie Elliott picks his Premier League team of the week.
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.
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 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.
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 analysis: Man City vs Tottenham - five key battles and score prediction
Premier League football returns and there is a cracker to get us back up to speed on Saturday night, when defending champions Manchester City host Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea takes a look at five key battles in the much-anticipated match-up - and gives a score prediction.