Premier League news: This season or never for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal in their quest for title glory
Arsenal and Mikel Arteta have finally found the missing pieces this season, but they cannot afford any more slip-ups if they want to win the Premier League.
The Gunners bought a top-class striker in Viktor Gyökeres, put together one of the best defensive partnerships around, and have now built up some impressive momentum as they go in search of a league crown.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu explains why it is this year or never for the London club and their ambitious project.
Newcastle Utd analysis: Five reasons why Eddie Howe’s Magpies are struggling away from home
Newcastle United's struggles away from home continued as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brentford, with the Magpies winless in six Premier League away games. .
Despite a positive performance from Eddie Howe's Mags against Athletic Club during matchday four of the Champions League, United are struggling to find consistency in the Premier League.
They have secured three draws on the road at Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Leeds, as well as two back-to-back defeats for the first time this season.
The international break could not have come at a better time for the Toon, but why is it that they are struggling away from home? Sports News Blitz writer Mossadek Abu suggests five reasons why.
Premier League news: Can Pep Guardiola’s rejuvenated Man City side challenge Arsenal for the title?
Despite the Premier League season being just 11 matchweeks old, most of the talk so far has been around Arsenal and their seemingly relentless, unstoppable march towards the 2025/26 title.
This past weekend, however, Manchester City made people sit up and take notice as they dismantled champions Liverpool with a 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.
But what is it that makes Man City serious title contenders? Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Ould takes a look…
Which clubs will be most affected by the Premier League’s shirt sponsorship overhaul?
There has always been an association of sorts between football and betting, however, in recent years, gambling has been woven even deeper into the sport’s cultural fabric.
In fact, betting has never been more “front and centre”, with firms buying up prime time advertising slots around live matches on TV and numerous clubs donning bookmaker branding on the front of their shirts, especially in the Premier League.
However, in April 2023, the Premier League announced its intention to enforce a groundbreaking ban on gambling shirt sponsors, starting from the 2026/27 campaign.
Premier League news: Ross Barkley and Donyell Malen star as Aston Villa demolish Bournemouth
Aston Villa put in a commanding display at home to demolish Bournemouth 4-0 and reinforce their Premier League credentials ahead of a busy festive period.
The win not only delivered three crucial points, but also showcased Villa’s ability to dominate across all phases of the game.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce discusses the key moments from Villa Park.
Man City vs Liverpool: Five key battles to look out for ahead of the Premier League clash
Liverpool travel to the Etihad this weekend, on Sunday, November 9, to take on Manchester City in what promises to be another feisty encounter in this Premier League fixture.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas takes a look at the five key battles which could decide the game.
Premier League betting tips: Sunderland and Arsenal to draw, Erling Haaland to score, and more
Another week, another top-flight sacking. If there is such a thing as reincarnation, I’d love to come back as a Premier League manager.
I am not that fussed who, even a lavishly salaried flop would do me. It must be the only job in the world where you get a seven-figure payoff for being - well - sh**e…
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the small matter of Manchester City vs Liverpool on Sunday.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Chelsea vs Wolves betting preview and tips
Stamford Bridge sets the stage for Saturday’s evening clash as Chelsea welcome struggling Wolves for a crucial Premier League encounter.
The Blues head into the fixture buoyed by their recent derby triumph over Tottenham, while Wolves arrive in West London desperate to halt a dismal run that has left them bottom of the table.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League analysis: Winners and losers from Matchday 10
Arsenal’s win over Burnley saw them strengthen their lead at the top of the table with a fifth consecutive win, while Manchester City climbed to second with a solid victory over Bournemouth on Sunday.
Liverpool bounced back at Anfield, ending both their own winless run and Aston Villa’s streak of victories with a crucial home triumph - and Chelsea emerged on top in their heated London derby against Tottenham.
With momentum shifting across the table, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers in the Premier League from Matchday 10.
Premier League news: Aston Villa’s costly mistakes cause a setback against Liverpool at Anfield
Aston Villa travelled to Anfield on Saturday to face Premier League champions Liverpool and came away empty-handed after a 2–0 defeat.
The home side finally snapped a worrying run of losses, while Villa were left reflecting on missed chances and a night to forget.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes a look at the mistakes that led to a disappointing result for Unai Emery’s men.
Man Utd winning run ends at City Ground with draw against Nottingham Forest
After three straight wins, Manchester United were looking like a team that was headed in the right direction. However, a dramatic draw at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest put a halt to Ruben Amorim’s winning streak.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on Manchester United’s Premier League draw.
Premier League betting tips: Tottenham to beat Chelsea, Eli Kroupi to score at the Etihad, and more
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including a huge London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Tottenham vs Chelsea betting preview and tips
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the scene for Saturday’s early evening showdown as high-flying Spurs host London rivals Chelsea.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Man City vs Bournemouth betting preview and tips
The Etihad Stadium hosts an intriguing Sunday showdown between Manchester City and high-flying Bournemouth.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League news: Top five Tottenham vs Chelsea games of the modern era
Chelsea travel to Tottenham on Saturday for a London derby that promises to be as tenacious and entertaining as ever, with both clubs currently fighting for the top four.
Ahead of the showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas ranks the top five games between the two sides in the modern era.
Premier League on Sky Sports: West Ham vs Newcastle betting preview and tips
Super Sunday kicks off at the London Stadium as a struggling West Ham side take on a resurgent Newcastle.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Sunderland vs Everton betting preview and tips
The Stadium of Light hosts Monday night football as high-flying Sunderland take on Everton in the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League power rankings: Wolves remain at the bottom of the table, Chelsea in an identity crisis, Liverpool fall, and more
The 2025/26 Premier League season has flipped on its head in the space of a month. Liverpool’s title challenge has gone up in smoke, and the newly-promoted clubs might survive.
Our last entry remarked that ‘Liverpool are massively overperforming their xG for, against, and expected points tally’, and so the passage of time has proved regression is real.
If further evidence was needed, then Mats Selz, the best keeper in the Premier League last year and previously Europe’s worst for preventing goals, has resorted to letting in corners.
Every week here on Sports News Blitz, betting expert George Dempsey will be compiling the only table that matters - our very own Premier League power rankings.
Liverpool analysis: Five reasons why the wheel has fallen off for Arne Slot’s Reds
Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on the night of Wednesday, October 29, continued their poor run of form to make it six losses out of their last seven games.
The Reds fielded an unusual starting line-up for their match against Palace, with five of their players featuring from the academy or making their senior debut.
Big players such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz were all rested from the squad.
Liverpool weren’t able to carry the momentum gained from their UEFA Champions League 5-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt into the Brentford game on Saturday, October 25, as they were comfortably beaten at the G-Tech 3-1, mounting pressure on the club’s hopes of retaining the Premier League.
Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas explores what’s going wrong for the Reds.
Arsenal’s Premier League dominance: Why Mikel Arteta’s frighteningly effective side will be hard to stop
Arsenal’s rise to the summit of English football has been gradual, deliberate, and frighteningly effective.
Now, after years of near misses and rebuilding under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have finally developed into a team capable of dominating every facet of the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips explores what makes Arsenal the favourites for the title this season.