Soccer opinion: Liverpool’s season hanging by a thread after FA Cup humbling
In the wake of a crushing FA Cup exit, Liverpool find their season on the brink after a heavy defeat to Manchester City.
Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping looks at how inconsistency, mounting pressure, and fading ambitions have left Liverpool with little margin for error as they fight to salvage their campaign through the Premier League and Champions League.
Soccer analysis: Can Roberto De Zerbi save Tottenham from relegation with seven Premier League games left?
Tottenham haven't just made a change - they've made a statement.
With the Premier League season coming to a close, and the club lingering in 17th place, this feels like a calculated gamble rather than a reset.
The arrival of Roberto De Zerbi is Spurs putting all their cards on the table, turning to a coach who has been widely praised as a "genius" despite his somewhat volatile past.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Matthew Morgan assesses Spurs’ chances of survival under new boss De Zerbi.
Burnout in the Premier League: When too many games become too much
As the demands of the modern game increase, Premier League footballers are being pushed to their physical and mental limits by an unforgiving schedule.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping examines how an overloaded season schedule pushes athletes to their limits, often leading to physical and mental burnout.
Man Utd opinion: Harry Maguire’s convenient narrative on Ruben Amorim
Harry Maguire came out and said Ruben Amorim had “great ideas” but that they “just didn’t work at Manchester United.”
It sounded harmless on the surface. But listen closely, and there’s a subtle shift of responsibility.
The ideas didn’t work...at United. Not the players. Not the execution. Not the dressing room. The system.
That’s a dangerous narrative, writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
Soccer opinion: Is it time for a new Big Six? Who replaces Tottenham Hotspur?
This season’s relegation battle has captured the attention of fans across the league, with tension building as the fight for survival intensifies.
Clubs such as West Ham United and Nottingham Forest are firmly in the mix, and the possibility of a high-profile side dropping out of the Premier League is becoming increasingly real.
However, the most shocking outcome of all would be if Tottenham Hotspur were to go down, who only sit one point above relegation, a scenario few would have predicted at the start of the campaign.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Tyler Cooke takes a closer look at whether Tottenham could be relegated and explores if it’s time for a new ‘Big Six’
Premier League news: Analysing the relegation battle and predicting who will go down
The end of the Premier League season is fast approaching, with the relegation battle heating up as teams scramble to avoid the drop.
Wolves and Burnley are almost certain to return to the Championship as it would take a miracle for them to stay up – being 13 and 10 points, respectively, behind 17th-placed Tottenham Hotspur. In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Ward instead focuses on the four teams at risk of going down in 18th place.
Premier League news: Five ways the international break could help Leeds Utd avoid relegation
While the latest round of international fixtures undoubtedly halts the momentum of some in the Premier League, those clubs stuck in a rough patch are sure to embrace the short interval in their campaigns.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett looks towards the bottom of the table, taking a deep dive into Leeds United’s current struggles on the pitch and how a break may do them more good than bad.
Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah’s five most memorable moments in a Reds shirt
On Tuesday, March 24, Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah announced that he will be leaving the Anfield giants in the summer, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping takes a look at Salah’s five most memorable moments in a Liverpool shirt.
Soccer news: Xavi Simons eyes shock exit as Barcelona return rumours emerge
Xavi Simons could be set for a summer move away from Tottenham Hotspur, with reports suggesting the Dutchman is open to leaving after just one season in North London, with Barcelona keeping tabs on the midfielder.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke assesses where Simons’ future may lie.
Premier League news: Aston Villa cruise past West Ham United with 2-0 victory to boost top-four hopes
Aston Villa delivered a composed and convincing 2-0 victory over West Ham United at Villa Park - an outcome that carries major implications at both ends of the Premier League table.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores how important this win was for Aston Villa.
Man Utd settle for draw against Bournemouth ahead of international break
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on a chaotic and entertaining draw as Manchester United’s push for Champions League football took another dramatic twist on the south coast.
Premier League betting tips: Richarlison to score, Bournemouth to beat Man Utd, and more Gameweek 31 tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the tasty Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland on Sunday, March 22.
Premier League analysis: Five talking points from Crystal Palace v Leeds United
A chaotic encounter at Selhurst Park saw Crystal Palace and Leeds United play out a frustrating 0-0 draw.
There was a lack of goals during the game, but there certainly wasn’t a lack of drama during the match.
From big opportunities missed and more refereeing controversy, Sports News Blitz’s Tyler Cooke picks five talking points from the Premier League encounter.
Analyzing Each Premier League Relegation Contender as Trap Door Begins to Loom
The 2025/26 Premier League season has reached its apex, and only 10 games remain between now and the end of the campaign.
Most of the headlines are fixed on the top of the table, and Arsenal's bid to fend off Manchester City to end their 22-year wait for the title.
Manchester United punish wasteful Aston Villa with 3-1 win at Old Trafford
Aston Villa suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford - a result that dealt a blow to Villa’s hopes of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores Aston Villa’s capitulation of late in the Premier League.
Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko score as Man Utd regain momentum with crucial 3-1 win over Aston Villa
In this article, Sports News Blitz's Manchester United fan and writer Robert Bore reflects on a tense but ultimately rewarding victory for United as they overcame Aston Villa to strengthen their push for Champions League qualification.
Two European giants, two paths: Real Madrid and Liverpool’s diverging fortunes
Real Madrid and Liverpool are two of football’s biggest teams with the same aspirations of being domestically dominant, to shine on the Champions League stage and to be crowned the best team in Europe.
Yet despite these similarities, they had paradoxical seasons in 2024/25, wildly different summer windows in 2025 and even presently are experiencing vastly different seasons in 2025/26.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Wanga Charma takes a closer look at how two European powerhouses have walked very different paths over the past two seasons.
Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to beat woeful Spurs, Erling Haaland to score and more Gameweek 30 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the Sunday, March 15, clash between Liverpool and Tottenham.
Soccer opinion: Five talking points ahead of Matchweek 30 of the Premier League
The Premier League returns for Matchweek 30 this weekend with another exciting round of fixtures.
As we start to enter the crucial part of the season, every result has a major impact on how the table might finish.
From the title race at the top of the table to the battle for European football, to the fight to avoid relegation, several key storylines are set to unfold over the coming days, writes Sports News Blitz’s Tyler Cooke.
Chelsea vs Newcastle: Memorable Magpies matches against Chelsea
After a late heartbreak midweek in the Champions League against Barcelona, Newcastle United must regroup for a tricky away day at Stamford Bridge as they take on Chelsea.
Both teams have faced each other 179 times, with the Blues having the advantage: 53 wins in 88 games, whilst Newcastle have only 12 victories.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at some of the most memorable games to come from this fixture.