Premier League analysis: Talking points from Chelsea vs Arsenal battle at Stamford Bridge
Arsenal and Chelsea shared the points at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, November 30 - but both sides have reason to believe this was two dropped, rather than one earned.
Now that the dust has settled, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Gardiner unpacks the talking points from Sunday’s derby.
Premier League news: Daniel Farke, Thomas Frank and the managers leading the 2025/26 sack race
Saturday’s Premier League fixture list was the most intriguing one of the season so far on paper, and it certainly turned out that way.
Daniel Farke was probably toast if Leeds United went to the Etihad and were hit for five or more, while Arne Slot would have struggled to explain away a 10th defeat in 13 had West Ham upset Liverpool.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down the latest odds in the Premier League sack race.
Premier League news: Mason Mount the unlikely hero as improving Man Utd beat Crystal Palace
Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday to stay within touching distance of the European places ahead of the festive period.
Second-half goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount did the damage for the visitors as the Eagles’ could only manage a first-half penalty courtesy of Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the game in London.
Premier League betting tips: Arsenal to win London derby against Chelsea, Man Utd to struggle against Crystal Palace, and more
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 Sunday, November 30 crunch clash between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Chelsea vs Arsenal preview, predictions and betting tips
On Sunday, November 30, Chelsea and Arsenal meet in a heavyweight London derby that could shape the early title picture.
Arsenal arrive as league leaders, while Chelsea have quietly pieced together an impressive run of their own, sitting second in the table.
The stage is set for a sharp, high-tempo contest at Stamford Bridge.
Sports News Blitz previews Chelsea vs Arsenal with stats, betting tips, and predictions.
Premier League news: Chelsea vs Arsenal – Five key battles and score prediction
Sunday action in the Premier League sees Arsenal travel across London to take on Chelsea in a top of the table clash at Stamford Bridge.
Despite the Blues not having beaten Arsenal at the Bridge since 2018, they are coming off the back of a dominant display against Barcelona and will be confident of an almighty win.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas looks at five key battles that could decide the game.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Everton vs Newcastle betting preview and tips
Everton meet Newcastle at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening in what will be the visitors’ first trip to the Toffees’ new home.
Both sides arrive with contrasting fortunes in recent days, setting up a tense Premier League encounter. Newcastle look to shake off their growing travel woes, while Everton hope to build on an unforgettable – and chaotic – win earlier in the week.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Premier League news: Everton vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Everton face Newcastle United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening as they look to make it three league wins in a row.
The clubs are separated by just three points in a highly congested league table – a win for Everton would move them towards the European places, while a win for Newcastle would move them above Moyes’ side, so there is a huge incentive for both sides.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea identifies five key battles and offers a score prediction.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Tottenham vs Fulham betting preview and tips
Tottenham host Fulham in a London derby that rounds off Saturday’s Premier League schedule.
The home side enter the match under pressure after a string of dismal displays and damaging defeats. Fulham, meanwhile, make the short trip across the capital hoping to exploit Tottenham’s vulnerability on their own turf.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Newcastle Utd news: Eddie Howe’s goalkeeper dilemma
Eddie Howe faces a selection headache over who should start in goal between Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale. But what do the numbers say?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at the situation facing Eddie Howe.
Champions League analysis: Five takeaways from Newcastle’s defeat to Marseille
Newcastle United suffered their second defeat in the Champions League this season as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace gave Olympique de Marseille their second win of the campaign.
That is now four successive away defeats for The Magpies in all competitions.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on another disappointing away result for Newcastle.
Soccer news: Potential candidates to replace Leeds manager Daniel Farke
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey takes a look at the leading candidates for Leeds United’s next manager, but not before a brief detour into the emotional carnage that is supporting them.
There’s something unique about the way football elicits a rainbow of emotions, like despair, dread, resignation, frustration, misery, numbness, self-loathing, and heartbreaking fatalism.
There’s also a lot of hatred. Supporting Leeds, hatred is everywhere.
We hate Scum (Manchester United) because they are our bitter rivals. The rivalry with the Sheffield clubs is healthy. Chelsea, who are 200 miles away, will not be getting a Christmas card.
Man Utd lose to 1-0 Everton: Two steps forward, two steps back for Ruben Amorim’s men
Read on as Sports News Blitz’s Manchester United resident, Robert Bore, reflects on a disappointing home result against former manager David Moyes.
Morgan Rogers brace seals Aston Villa comeback in 2-1 win
Aston Villa produced a classy second-half turnaround to beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road.
The victory not only earned Villa three important Premier League points, but also propelled them into the top four.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores the key moments from the intense battle between the two sides.
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.