Inside the mind: How psychological skills are shaping football’s next generation
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Ted Purcell kicks off our new series, ‘Inside the Mind,’ exploring the psychological side of sport - from mental resilience and confidence to the unseen habits that help athletes perform under pressure.
Premier League news: Super-sub Buendia rescues Aston Villa as lacklustre Tottenham falter at home
Super-sub Emi Buendia helped Aston Villa stage a comeback 2-1 victory over a lacklustre Tottenham side in London on Sunday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes a look at the visitors’ two difference-makers in securing what could prove to be a crucial three points.
Liverpool vs Man Utd 1-2: Harry Maguire’s late winner helps United win at Anfield for the first time in nine years
Read on as Sports News Blitz Manchester United fan Robert Bore breaks down United’s first win over Liverpool at Anfield since 2016.
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea to win, Liverpool vs Man Utd to yield obvious results, and more
Is it just me, or do these international breaks now feel like they last longer than a Shawshank prison sentence?
Last Sunday was ridiculous. I was so bored without my fix of Premier League football that I ended up stripping the bed.
Can I also say that the people who make fitted sheets need to have a proper sit-down with the folk who make mattresses? Making the bed should not be like trying to put a swimming cap over a snooker table.
That aside, we are back, baby. Slack 6/1 Bet Builder winner for the column last time out, so let us see what this weekend brings.
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 Manchester United.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Liverpool vs Man Utd betting preview and tips
This weekend, Super Sunday serves up a classic as Liverpool welcome fierce rivals Manchester United to Anfield.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League on TNT Sports: Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea betting preview and tips
The Premier League returns from the international break with a lunchtime clash at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest welcome Chelsea to the East Midlands.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the match.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Fulham vs Arsenal betting preview and tips
Craven Cottage plays host to a capital clash this Saturday evening as Fulham welcome high-flying Arsenal to west London.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the match.
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Five key battles ahead of the Premier League clash at Anfield this weekend
Manchester United travel to Anfield this Sunday in what is a staple fixture in the English football calendar between both Premier League giants.
Sunday, October 19, at 4:30 pm will commence the 1000th anniversary Man United have faced Liverpool at Anfield.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas looks at five key battles to look out for ahead of the big game.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Tottenham vs Aston Villa preview, predictions and betting tips
Tottenham welcome Aston Villa to North London on Sunday, October 19, in a clash between two sides with top-six ambitions and momentum to match.
Spurs are flying high under Thomas Frank, while Unai Emery’s Villa are quietly piecing together a solid run of their own.
Sports News Blitz previews Spurs vs Villa, with stats and betting tips provided.
Premier League on Sky Sports: West Ham vs Brentford preview, predictions and betting tips
Monday night lights at the London Stadium set the stage for a tense Premier League clash as West Ham host Brentford.
A fixture with more than a whiff of early-season jeopardy. Both sides are in desperate need of a result, and for the Irons, a fresh managerial era brings fresh expectation.
Sports News Blitz previews West Ham vs Brentford, offering stats and betting tips alongside.
Premier League news: Manchester City vs Everton – Five key battles and score prediction
The first instalment of this weekend’s Manchester vs Merseyside double-header takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday as Manchester City welcome Everton.
Ahead of the match, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea highlights five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.
Soccer opinion: VAR on trial - Should football maintain faith or scrap it for good?
When video assistant referees were introduced to football, they were meant to represent progress, a step toward fairness and accuracy in a sport long defined by human error.
VAR promised to correct the infamous injustices of the past, from Thierry Henry’s handball in 2009 to Frank Lampard’s ghost goal in 2010.
The technology was sold as the answer to decades of controversy. Yet over five years after its introduction to the Premier League - fans, players and managers remain divided.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips looks into arguments for and against the continuation of the VAR project.
The Saudi Pro League Needs Statement Signings Next Summer
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) turned heads by entering the global transfer market with one of the most ambitious projects ever seen in professional football.
Thanks to the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) unlimited resources, SPL clubs attracted Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Riyad Mahrez to the Middle East.
However, subsequent transfer windows have been underwhelming. The SPL needs more statement signings and there are some exciting options they could consider.
Soccer news: Latvia vs England – Five talking points as Three Lions chase World Cup qualification
England head into Tuesday night’s clash against Latvia with 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification on the line as a win in Riga will see Thomas Tuchel’s men punch their ticket to next year’s footballing showcase in the United States.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the key talking points ahead of the match.
EFL news: MK Dons, Burton Albion and Leyton Orient win big as Salford’s Fireball promo backfires
Despite it being the international break – every football fan’s worst nightmare – the English Football League has plodded on.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Gardner takes a look at what happened in the EFL this week.
What Next After the Front-of-Shirt Sponsorship Ban in the Premier League?
With the Premier League front-of-shirt sponsorship ban arriving next season, clubs are now having to explore new avenues. Here's what comes next.
Premier League power rankings after Gameweek 7: Nottingham Forest fall, Brentford on the rise despite loss to Man City, Arsenal top the table, and more
The 2025/26 Premier League table is looking very different since we last checked in. What a difference a couple of weeks can make.
Arne Slot and Liverpool have forgotten how to win, while Arsenal fans are once again allergic to humility now that they’re top of the table.
Nottingham Forest fans are telling their own manager he’s getting sacked in the morning after just six matches in charge, and they might be right.
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.
Man Utd news: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s three-year pledge to Ruben Amorim sparks debate among fans
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has pledged to give under-pressure head coach Ruben Amorim three years to prove himself - a decision that has drawn mixed reactions from both supporters and analysts.
Speaking on The Business Podcast, produced by The Times and The Sunday Times, Ratcliffe said Amorim must show that he is a great coach within that period, insisting that football success takes time and cannot be achieved overnight.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments further, and the ongoing discourse among Man United fans and the media.
Everton vs Crystal Palace - Five key takeaways as Everton end Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run
A last-minute goal from Everton’s Jack Grealish brought to an end the Eagles’ club-record winning run at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Iliman Ndiaye brought the Toffees level from the penalty spot after Daniel Munoz had given Palace a deserved lead going into the break.
It was a game where Palace could have been out of sight, but Everton took full advantage of their profligacy in front of goal and remained unbeaten at their new home.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea takes a look at the five key takeaways from Sunday’s match.
Premier League news: Donyell Malen’s unstoppable mission to win sees Aston Villa beat Burnley
Donyell Malen walked away with the Man of the Match award after scoring both goals in Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce identifies three reasons why the Midlands club won the clash at Villa Park.