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.
Premier League news: Substitutes help Aston Villa to three points at relegated Southampton
Aston Villa beat basement boys Southampton 3-0 on Saturday, in the process becoming the first team in Premier League history to have three substitutes score in the same match.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks at how the subs changed the game at St Mary’s and what it means for Villa ahead of the run-in.
Man Utd news: Newcastle Utd thrash sorry Red Devils at St James’ Park
A sorry Manchester United side were thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through the bones of another humbling defeat.
Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Champions League–chasing Newcastle United will look to continue their good form on Sunday when they take on an underperforming Manchester United side at St James’ Park.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at the key battles to anticipate on the pitch, assesses the managerial head-to-head record, and offers a score prediction.
Premier League news: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – Five key battles and score prediction
Manchester City are in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification for the first time since 2010, currently sitting in sixth place on the Premier League table with only seven games to go.
Ahead of the clash at the Etihad, Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry takes a look at the two managers as well as some key battles to be fought on the pitch before offering a score prediction.
Five unwanted records in Premier League history: Derby, Sunderland, Sheff Utd and more
Monday night saw Leicester City break an unwanted record, becoming the first team in English football history to lose eight home games in a row without scoring in the league.
You have to go all the way back to December 8, 2024, to find the last time the King Power Stadium celebrated a Leicester goal.
To put into perspective how long it has been since the Foxes have scored a goal at home in the Premier League, Gary O’Neil was still in charge of Wolves and Russell Martin was the head coach at Southampton.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson looks back at some of the other unwanted records in Premier League history.
Champions League analysis: Arsenal vs Real Madrid - Five key battles and score prediction
Arsenal welcome Champions League holders Real Madrid to Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can get off to a good start before their away tie at the Bernabeu next week.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.
Premier League news: Aston Villa continue Champions League quest with win over Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa stifled a comeback to defeat high-flying Nottingham Forest 2-1 at Villa Park and continue their quest for Champions League football next season.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines what Saturday’s result means in the context of achieving a top-four spot.
Man Utd news: Manchester rivals play out goalless draw in snoozefest derby
Manchester United and Manchester City could only manage a goalless draw on Sunday as the Manchester derby turned out to be a snoozefest.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews a dull affair at Old Trafford.
Man City news: Midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne to leave Etihad this summer
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that he is bringing the curtain down on his trophy-laden spell at the Etihad Stadium this summer.
With his current contract set to expire at the end of season, De Bruyne has decided to confirm his upcoming departure on social media, saying: “These will be my final months as a Manchester City player. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the last chapter. Let’s enjoy these last moments together.”
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a look back at the Belgian’s time in Manchester.
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.
Man Utd news: Anthony Elanga strike sees Nottingham Forest edge out Red Devils
Manchester United were edged out 1-0 by an industrious Nottingham Forest side at the City Ground on Tuesday night.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reports on yet another loss for the Red Devils.
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.
Newcastle vs Brentford analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Newcastle United return to action for the first time since that historic Carabao Cup final victory two and a half weeks ago as they face Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
First-choice left-back Lewis Hall and fellow defender Sven Botman are still missing through injury, while star winger Anthony Gordon will have to watch from the sidelines again as he serves the last of his three-match suspension.
Brentford come into the game unbeaten in their last five Premier League away matches and the Bees will be looking to move within three points of the European places.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson assesses the five key battles on the pitch that could be decisive of victory at St James’ Park.
Premier League analysis: Chelsea vs Tottenham - Five key battles and score prediction
Chelsea welcome London rivals Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 3, in the latest meeting of this fierce rivalry.
Enzo Maresca’s side will be looking to pick up three valuable points in their hunt for Champions League qualification.
Tottenham, however, who currently sit in 14th, will be playing for London bragging rights with any chance of European qualification looking very unlikely.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which could prove decisive in the match.
Liverpool news: ‘Proud’ Andy Robertson ready to fight for left-back spot at Anfield
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is ready to fight for his first-team place at Anfield amid rumours manager Arne Slot wants to sign a new left-back this summer.
Robertson, 31, has been a mainstay for the Reds in defence since moving to Merseyside for £8million in July 2017.
The marauding left-back has also been a regular fixture in many Fantasy Football managers’ teams as he provides a threat from set-pieces and attacking forays down the left flank…
Man Utd triumph over Leicester City: A journey through hope, heartbreak, and Bruno Fernandes’ right foot
Robert Bore takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, filled with dodgy bets, misplaced optimism, and the undeniable power of Bruno Fernandes.
Everton vs West Ham analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Newly-crowned Premier League Manager of the Month David Moyes comes face-to-face with the club he left in the summer as his Everton side takes on Graham Potter’s West Ham.
Both sides are looking to create further ground between themselves and the bottom three.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea gives his five key battles and score prediction.
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.