2026/27 Premier League betting tips: Alexander Isak or Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot, and a bold Tottenham prediction
Read on as we chew the fat over the Premier League Golden Boot winner for the 2026/27 campaign as well as napping some other decent ante post fancies - all courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
Premier League news: Could Harrison Armstrong be Everton’s next superstar in the making?
At just 19 years of age, Harrison Armstrong has already made 16 appearances for Everton in the Premier League, with most of them coming towards the back end of last season.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady assesses how the 2026/27 campaign could be Armstrong’s chance to solidify his place in the Toffees midfield.
Premier League news: Could Aston Villa wonderkid Brian Madjo be England’s Harry Kane successor?
Despite Brian Madjo only turning 17 years old in January, the 6ft 4in ex-Luxembourg international has already burst onto the scene thanks to a goal on his competitive debut in Aston Villa’s UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks at the struggles Madjo has faced in his young career and considers what he could offer both Aston Villa and England in the future.
Hidden Engine of Elite Football: Inside Youth Academy Success and Financial Realities
Youth football academies serve as the ultimate proving ground for the world’s next generation of superstars.
Every year, thousands of kids step onto pristine grass pitches, dreaming of walking out into packed stadiums in the Premier League or Champions League.
However, behind the glamour of professional debuts lies a complex ecosystem built on massive financial investments, grueling schedules, and relentless competition.
How Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham could be the next team to surprise a few in the Premier League in 2026/27
43-year-old Spaniard Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge of the West London club after Marco Silva’s exit in June due to his contract expiring.
Fulham have already made major moves in the transfer market on Arbeloa’s side, and Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks at how the ex-Real Madrid manager can shock a few doubters in the upcoming 2026/27 season.
Premier League news: A look at how Oliver Glasner’s Nottingham Forest are shaping up
Oliver Glasner has spent the last two and a half seasons managing Crystal Palace, tallying a club-record 53 points in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign as well as winning both the FA Cup and the Conference League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks into how the 51-year-old Austrian can continue that success with Nottingham Forest.
How set-piece coaches are changing Premier League football
When Chelsea poached Aston Villa’s set-piece coach Austin MacPhee this summer, it wasn't just a standard addition to the dugout.
They were investing in a part of the game that has become increasingly specialised, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
Clubs are realising that set pieces need their own full-time experts instead of a quick five-minute drill at the end of training sessions.
The stats back up the hype.
The more interesting question is what these specialists actually change on the training ground, and whether those changes translate into a measurable advantage on matchday.
Inverted and overlapping full-backs betting value in the Premier League
A team’s attack can look completely different depending on the full-back’s role, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
Tucking inside changes the numbers around midfield, while overlapping gives the attack another route down the flank.
For bettors, understanding that difference matters when analyzing markets such as corners, team goals, player shots and assists.
An inverted full-back gives the team another passing option in midfield and can leave the winger with more room on the flank.
An overlapping full-back can stretch the opposition and give the team another route to the final third.
Everton’s forward line could be the key to a stronger 2026/27 season
Everton scored just 47 goals in 38 Premier League games last season, with 27 of them coming from Everton’s attacking players.
Beto converted the most with eight goals last season, but Moyes and his recruitment team have been busy in the summer window looking to add more quality ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks into the additions to Everton’s forward line, and how they could help the Toffees put away more chances.
Premier League analysis: Managers with the clearest tactical ideas – Alonso, Maresca, Arteta and more
Every successful team has a recognisable way of playing, but only a handful of coaches enforce a tactical identity that remains consistent regardless of the opponent, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
A tactical identity shapes how a team builds attacks, presses, defends, and creates chances, giving players a system they can rely on in different match situations. This analysis compares five different managers whose teams reflect those principles in different ways.
Chelsea analysis: Five talking points ahead of Xabi Alonso’s first season in charge
Few clubs will be under a bigger spotlight this season than Chelsea, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
After yet another summer of change, the Blues have handed Xabi Alonso the keys to a new era, with supporters hoping the former Real Madrid boss can restore them to the summit of English football.
From summer signings and tactical ideas to the absence of European football, several factors could shape how Chelsea progress under the Spaniard.
With a new campaign approaching, here are five talking points worth watching ahead of Alonso’s first season in charge.
African players at Manchester United: A history
Manchester United have drawn passionate support from across Africa for decades, and over the years, a succession of African players have pulled on the famous red shirt at Old Trafford.
With Virgin Bet ZA among those backing the sport's growing relationship with the continent, here is a look at the African players who have represented United across three distinct eras, from the treble years to the modern day.
Joao Pedro hat-trick seals chaotic 6-4 Chelsea win in Xabi Alonso's debut
Chelsea began the Xabi Alonso era with an entertaining victory after beating Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a remarkable pre-season friendly in Sydney on Tuesday, July 2.
Joao Pedro was the star of the show, coming off the bench to score a nine-minute hat-trick as the Blues recovered after falling behind three separate times.
Premier League news: Five fixtures for Man Utd fans to get excited about in 2026/27 season
The 2026/27 Premier League campaign is set to kick off on August 21, and the fans of every club have plenty to look forward to.
However, Manchester United fans have the most reasons to feel excited about the upcoming season. And although every game is important, these five fixtures could make or break the Red Devils’ season, writes Sports News Blitz’s Anurag Tyagi.
Newcastle Utd lead tributes as club legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after cancer battle
Newcastle United have led tributes following the death of club legend Kevin Keegan, who has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer.
The Magpies described Keegan as "one of the most iconic, influential and deeply-loved figures in our club's history" after the former England forward and manager's family announced he had died surrounded by his wife and daughters.
In a statement, Newcastle United said: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply-loved figures in our club's history.”
Liverpool news: New beginnings, high expectations after Andoni Iraola’s first Reds press conference
Andoni Iraola has made his first press appearance in Liverpool red as the Spaniard begins a two-year contract at Anfield. Iraola spoke to the media on Monday, 13 July for the first time since being announced as Liverpool’s new head coach in late May.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Juliette White takes a look at what Iraola had to say.
Premier League analysis: A detailed look at Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage officially began work at the club on July 6, with the majority of the squad returning from World Cup duty, but how will the Frenchman shape up heading into the new Premier League season?
Coming off the back of a successful Ligue 1 campaign and a historic Coupe de France triumph, Sage joins Palace hoping to mirror that success, particularly in the highly anticipated Europa League, after signing a deal to remain in south London until 2029.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Stanley Cheeseman takes a look at everything you need to know about the new boss, including his tactics, recruitment and career so far.
Manchester United missing out on Mateus Fernandes is a bigger warning sign than it looks
Manchester United’s failure to land Mateus Fernandes has sparked frustration among supporters who feel the club is repeating old mistakes.
Tottenham Hotspur have stepped in and agreed a deal, leaving United once again empty-handed in a key midfield chase.
The situation has quickly become about more than one transfer. It is now being seen as a wider reflection of how the club is being run.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo delves into why this particular miss could carry more weight than it first appears.
Manchester City's New Chapter: What to Expect in the 2026/2027 Premier League Season
How Pep Guardiola’s departure and Enzo Maresca’s arrival could reshape Manchester City in the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
A look at tactics, rivals, and title chances.
Shocking hires: The Premier League's worst appointments this season and what's gone wrong
It has been a season of managerial chaos in the Premier League.
Trigger-happy owners, panic appointments, and spectacular misfires have defined the 2025/26 campaign. Here is a look at the worst of the lot.