Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and more left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for October, with several high-profile players missing out.
Jack Grealish, Jude Bellingham, Adam Wharton and Phil Foden are among those left out as the manager sticks with much of the group that featured in September.
Premier League Brings Three Rule Changes That Shake Up Match Officials
The new Premier League season has introduced three rule modifications that change how referees operate during matches.
Fans can already see the differences in how officials handle everything from goalkeeper time-wasting to VAR communication.
Chelsea edge Benfica 1-0 for first Champions League win under Enzo Maresca
On Tuesday, September 30, Chelsea enjoyed their first win in the Champions League after 939 days since their last - a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge in April 2023.
Tuesday’s 1-0 win was also at home, this time against Spanish side, Benfica, managed by former Chelsea coach, Jose Mourinho.
Super sub Emi Buendia changes fortunes for Aston Villa to beat Fulham at Villa Park
Aston Villa won their first game of the season with a 3-1 win against Fulham at Villa Park.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines the three main reasons why the Midlands club won the game.
Another Man Utd meltdown: Brentford rip Ruben Amorim’s men apart 3-1
All Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore had to say after watching his Manchester United team stumble 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium was:
Meh!
Premier League betting tips: Gameweek six preview - Brentford and Man Utd to draw, Eberechi Eze to star for Arsenal, and more
As you get older, if you are not careful you start to be consumed by life’s big questions.
Like why do I think f**k all of having £100 on a Bet Builder but yet will try and juggle nine items while shambling out of Tesco rather than paying 30p for a carrier bag?
Enough rumination. 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 Arsenal’s clash with Newcastle.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Newcastle vs Arsenal preview and betting tips
Super Sunday’s prime-time slot sees Newcastle United welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park in a clash that rarely disappoints.
With both sides navigating early-season challenges, this fixture has the potential to be a defining moment in Premier League Gameweek six.
Sports News Blitz looks towards the Gameweek six clash between Newcastle and Arsenal, offering stats and betting tips.
Premier League on TNT Sports: Brentford vs Man Utd betting tips
The Premier League returns to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, September 27 when Brentford host a resurgent Manchester United side.
With both teams coming off eventful matches in Gameweek five, this one promises goals, drama, and a few betting angles worth exploring.
Sports News Blitz previews Brentford vs Man United, with betting tips and stats.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Tottenham vs Wolves preview and betting tips
Saturday, September 27, the Premier League’s late night kick-off takes place in North London as Tottenham welcome Wolves to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
With both teams heading into Gameweek six under very different pressures, this could be a deceptively tricky test for the home side.
Sports News Blitz previews Tottenham vs Wolves, with betting tips and statistics.
Premier League power rankings: Liverpool remain top, Arsenal rise while Brighton and Nottingham Forest fall
The 2025/26 Premier League season is now five games in, with storylines developing at the top and the bottom of the table.
Is it too early to start talking about Oliver Glasner as the manager of the year, and is it possible that Mikel Arteta’s incompetence will allow Tottenham to rival Liverpool for the Premier League title?
Sunderland and Leeds are looking increasingly likely to buck trends dramatically, while even Burnley will be eyeing up meetings with Villa, Leeds, and sorry Wolves.
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.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland betting preview and tips
Saturday night brings Premier League football to the City Ground as Nottingham Forest take on a stubborn Sunderland side under the floodlights.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Aston Villa vs Fulham betting preview and tips
Premier League drama returns to Villa Park this Sunday when Fulham visit a struggling Aston Villa side.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Everton vs West Ham United betting preview and tips
Monday night Premier League action heads to Merseyside this week as Everton host a West Ham United side desperate for a turnaround.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Chelsea news: Blues duo Sjoeke Nusken and Lexi Potter fit for West Ham clash
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor has confirmed that Sjoeke Nusken and Lexi Potter will be available for Sunday’s Women’s Super League match against West Ham United.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell takes a look at what the Blues’ manager had to say ahead of the clash.
Soccer news: Are parachute payments damaging the fabric of English football?
The English Football League system is often hailed as the most competitive and unpredictable football pyramid in the world.
From the glamour of the Premier League to the gritty charm of League Two, the promise of promotion and the peril of relegation create a dynamic narrative season after season.
Yet, in recent years, one feature of this structure has come under increased scrutiny: parachute payments.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips looks at the positives and negatives of parachute payments in the English football league and looks at potential alternatives to the method.
Ousmane Dembélé’s inspirational Ballon d’Or journey
Monday, September 22, is a date Ousmane Dembélé will never forget.
There was a time when Dembélé’s brilliance was overshadowed by doubts - injuries, inconsistency and whispers that he might never rise to his true potential.
Now, crowned winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, he stands as proof that the brightest stars sometimes need to burn slowly before shining the brightest.
Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed takes a look at his career so far.
How Morecambe bounced from the brink to become the National League’s entertainers
The revival of Morecambe FC has been an incredible process to watch, as the Shrimps defy the odds to even compete at a National League level.
Under the guidance of the first Sikh manager in the English game and with a hastily assembled team following the lifting of embargos, the club are on a mission to survive the wilderness of the fifth tier and build for the future.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley explores the craziness of the last few months at Morecambe and how they have become a must-watch team for goal lovers.
Premier League news: Five things we learned from Gameweek five
Gameweek five of the Premier League delivered another round of high drama, with late equalisers, tactical shifts and title contenders showing both strengths and flaws.
Arsenal snatched a stoppage-time point against Manchester City, Liverpool extended their perfect start despite lingering concerns, and Aston Villa’s lack of goals became even more apparent.
From resilience to inexperience, the weekend’s action revealed plenty about where the season might be heading and Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to discuss it.
Premier League news: Aston Villa break scoring drought in Sunderland draw but problems persist
Aston Villa finally scored their first goal of the Premier League season at the fifth time of asking on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines why Unai Emery’s team could not get the job done against the Black Cats.
Merseyside derby analysis - Five things we learned from Everton’s loss to Liverpool
A second-half strike from Idrissa Gana Gueye was not enough to cancel out Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike’s first-half goals as Everton fell to a 2-1 defeat in the 247th Merseyside Derby.
Everton suffered their second defeat of the season, with their city rivals maintaining their 100% start to the season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea gives his five key takeaways from the match.