Arsenal vs Tottenham analysis: Five key battles to look out for ahead of the North London derby
Tottenham travel to bitter rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon for another chapter of the North London derby which rarely fails to deliver.
Spurs haven’t won at the Emirates since 2012 and will be looking to end that dreadful winning drought against a top-of-the-table Arsenal team, who are formidable at the back.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer William Thomas assesses five key battles which could prove pivotal to deciding who comes out on top.
Premier League betting tips: Declan Rice to deliver; Arsenal vs Spurs should be different gravy
The Bookie Basher nailed tips at 4/1, 100/30 and 2/1 winners from five recommendations last time out - you just don’t get this type of entertainment watching Netflix.
And it’s more proof, if proof was needed, that the Bookie Basher remains the last outlaw of sports gambling.
Before we kick off another Bobby Dazzler of a preview, our maverick tipster would just look to say that he finds it bizarre that there are people who don’t have gravy on a roast freely roaming our UK streets.
Back to business - 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 Sunday’s north London derby between Spurs and Arsenal.
Premier League betting: A review of pre-season tips - Liverpool, Leeds Utd and more
We’ve used the international break to take stock of the Premier League standings and assess which pre-season predictions were on the money, and which have aged like milk left out in the sun.
It turns out we may have underestimated Pep Guardiola’s ability to reinvent the wheel, while Arne Slot’s Liverpool have spent the opening third of the season slipping into punchline territory.
Sports News Blitz’s betting guru George Dempsey reviews our pre-season bets with a look at the good, the bad, and a few new suggestions for the months ahead.
Premier League news: Reflecting on Sunderland's unbeaten run vs London sides this season
Ahead of Sunderland’s visit to Craven Cottage on Saturday, November 22, Sports News Blitz writer Ellie McDevitt takes a look at the Black Cats’ impressive run of form against London sides that have helped them to 11 out of a possible 15 points.
Scotland analysis: Wonder goals end 27 years of glorious failure as Scots secure World Cup qualification
A 98th-minute halfway line effort from Kenny McLean sealed Scotland's World Cup dream, marking the end of a jittery Tuesday night fixture against Denmark in Glasgow.
For a moment, Scotland fell silent, as Steven Thompson's words rang through every TV screen in the country: “He’s done him… HE’S DONE HIM!”
You couldn’t write it.
It put an end to 90 minutes of nerves and frustration. A final scoreline read 4-2 as Scotland now find themselves preparing to head into unknown territory - World Cup football.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down all the key moments from Tuesday night's soap opera of a football match at Hampden Park.
EFL recap: All the EFL talking points amid yet another international break
The international break is back again, and to be fair to it, it’s been pretty interesting this time. Ireland got the playoffs and Scotland qualified, both in cinematic fashion, with Wales also making it to a playoff spot.
But less about them - here’s everything that happened in the EFL, with some of League One and all of the Championship called off as expected.
There will still be some Championship talk, but here, Sports News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner reflects on some of the matches.
England news: Winners and losers from Three Lions’ final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia, Albania
England wrapped up a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign by defeating Serbia and Albania to nil in their last two matches.
This means they won every match while keeping a clean sheet in each and scoring 22 goals.
With next year’s World Cup looming on the horizon, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the biggest winners and losers from England’s international break.
Premier League news: Rob Edwards joins Wolves, needs to make immediate impact at Molineux
Rob Edwards has been announced as the new manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers and will look to keep his former club from dropping down to the Championship.
Wolves ended their managerial search on Wednesday, announcing that Edwards would be joining them on a four-year deal.
The pressure is now on Edwards to get things right at Wolves, who are currently bottom of the Premier League on only two points, writes Sports News Blitz’s Mosaddek Abu.
Premier League news: This season or never for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal in their quest for title glory
Arsenal and Mikel Arteta have finally found the missing pieces this season, but they cannot afford any more slip-ups if they want to win the Premier League.
The Gunners bought a top-class striker in Viktor Gyökeres, put together one of the best defensive partnerships around, and have now built up some impressive momentum as they go in search of a league crown.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu explains why it is this year or never for the London club and their ambitious project.
‘Less is more’: How to effectively communicate with players and build long-term understanding
Top-level coaches across all sports increasingly recognise that clarity, not complexity, drives performance.
As Brentford manager Keith Andrews and PSG’s Luis Enrique have both shown, simplifying messages helps players act with confidence in high-pressure moments.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Ted Purcell explores why ‘less is more’ in coaching and how the science of memory underpins this powerful approach to communication.
Newcastle Utd analysis: Five reasons why Eddie Howe’s Magpies are struggling away from home
Newcastle United's struggles away from home continued as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brentford, with the Magpies winless in six Premier League away games. .
Despite a positive performance from Eddie Howe's Mags against Athletic Club during matchday four of the Champions League, United are struggling to find consistency in the Premier League.
They have secured three draws on the road at Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Leeds, as well as two back-to-back defeats for the first time this season.
The international break could not have come at a better time for the Toon, but why is it that they are struggling away from home? Sports News Blitz writer Mossadek Abu suggests five reasons why.
Premier League news: Can Pep Guardiola’s rejuvenated Man City side challenge Arsenal for the title?
Despite the Premier League season being just 11 matchweeks old, most of the talk so far has been around Arsenal and their seemingly relentless, unstoppable march towards the 2025/26 title.
This past weekend, however, Manchester City made people sit up and take notice as they dismantled champions Liverpool with a 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.
But what is it that makes Man City serious title contenders? Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Ould takes a look…
EFL news: Managerial drama in the Championship as Rotherham and Peterborough pick up big wins
Although it was just the single round of action in the EFL this week and most of the news came from changes on the touchline, there was certainly no shortage of drama.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Gardner returns with your full weekly EFL analysis.
Which clubs will be most affected by the Premier League’s shirt sponsorship overhaul?
There has always been an association of sorts between football and betting, however, in recent years, gambling has been woven even deeper into the sport’s cultural fabric.
In fact, betting has never been more “front and centre”, with firms buying up prime time advertising slots around live matches on TV and numerous clubs donning bookmaker branding on the front of their shirts, especially in the Premier League.
However, in April 2023, the Premier League announced its intention to enforce a groundbreaking ban on gambling shirt sponsors, starting from the 2026/27 campaign.
Premier League news: Ross Barkley and Donyell Malen star as Aston Villa demolish Bournemouth
Aston Villa put in a commanding display at home to demolish Bournemouth 4-0 and reinforce their Premier League credentials ahead of a busy festive period.
The win not only delivered three crucial points, but also showcased Villa’s ability to dominate across all phases of the game.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce discusses the key moments from Villa Park.
Man City vs Liverpool: Five key battles to look out for ahead of the Premier League clash
Liverpool travel to the Etihad this weekend, on Sunday, November 9, to take on Manchester City in what promises to be another feisty encounter in this Premier League fixture.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas takes a look at the five key battles which could decide the game.
Premier League betting tips: Sunderland and Arsenal to draw, Erling Haaland to score, and more
Another week, another top-flight sacking. If there is such a thing as reincarnation, I’d love to come back as a Premier League manager.
I am not that fussed who, even a lavishly salaried flop would do me. It must be the only job in the world where you get a seven-figure payoff for being - well - sh**e…
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 the small matter of Manchester City vs Liverpool on Sunday.
Premier League news: Sunderland AFC – The success story so far
On their much-anticipated return to the Premier League, underdogs Sunderland have defied expectations, and the usual struggles of newly promoted sides - by sitting fourth in the table with 18 points so far.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ellie McDevitt outlines five reasons why the Black Cats have started the season so well.
How to ‘actually’ cultivate culture: Lessons from high-performing sport cultures
LinkedIn is flooded with posts about organisational culture. You can’t escape it. Companies pride themselves on having a positive, [insert buzzword here] culture. And there’s no shortage of tropes that come with trying to “improve” it.
Think: the dreaded pizza “party,” table-tennis tournaments, mandatory team-building days, vague company-values campaigns, or anonymous surveys that never lead to action.
These gestures do little to change a culture, and employees can smell the BS from a mile away.
So, how do we make a real difference? Where do organisations get it wrong? And what do we actually mean by culture? Research into high-performing sport environments may hold some answers, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ted Purcell.
Biggest talking points from the EFL Championship double Gameweek 13 and 14
While most of the EFL was halted due to the start of the FA Cup, the Championship continued as usual.
Sports News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner shares some of the biggest talking points from the double gameweek action from the second tier of English football.