EFL analysis: Steve Bruce sacked, Wrexham draw, Ipswich win derby and more
In a world where the Premier League dominates all the media, with hundred-million-pound fees and endless VAR controversy, the EFL seems somewhat overlooked at times.
Written by Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Gardner, here’s the first of a weekly series in which all the latest Football League excitement and drama can be found in one place, with a selection of the best moments, biggest results and maybe even who could be the next manager down at the job centre.
Premier League betting tips: Leeds to shock, Mohamed Salah to score against Chelsea, and more
Before we get down to some elite Premier League Bookie Bashing, can I just say that Lewis Cope is an absolute smash job at 7/2 to win Strictly Come Dancing this year.
He’s the best dancer in Hartlepool (I know this because I’m the third best) but he’s a genuinely nice lad as well and I guess it doesn’t hurt that he looks like a model. 7/2 is my early Christmas gift to you (I've had the lot on).
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 Liverpool’s crunch clash with Chelsea.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Chelsea vs Liverpool betting preview and tips
Stamford Bridge plays host to a heavyweight Premier League showdown this Saturday as Chelsea welcome league leaders Liverpool to west London.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on TNT Sports: Leeds Utd vs Tottenham preview, betting tips and best bets
The Premier League returns to Elland Road this weekend as Leeds United host Tottenham in a lunchtime kick-off that promises plenty of action.
Both sides are unbeaten in their last few outings, and with key trends emerging early in the season, this could be a pivotal clash for momentum.
Sports News Blitz previews Leeds United vs Tottenham, offering betting tips and stats.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Bournemouth vs Fulham preview, betting tips and predictions
Friday night lights are on at the Vitality Stadium as Fulham make the trip down from the capital to face a Bournemouth side quietly building momentum.
It’s not quite a top-of-the-table clash, but for punters and Premier League purists, there’s plenty to chew on here.
Sports News Blitz previews Bournemouth vs Fulham, providing betting tips and stats.
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.