Premier League analysis: Tottenham tumble, West Ham and Chelsea flourish, Man City held
Ten-man Tottenham tumbled to a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace on Thursday night, while Wednesday night delivered a pivotal set of Premier League fixtures at both ends of the table.
Igor Tudor’s troops are just one point above the relegatIon zone and have now gone a club-record 11 league games without a win.
Spurs travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on March 15, and their plight was worsened by West Ham’s vital midweek win at Fulham, with the Irons now firmly in the fight for survival.
Sports News Blitz’s Zephryn Dockree takes a look at a selection of top-flight action.
Premier League analysis: Newcastle v Man United - William Osula’s stoppage-time screamer sinks Michael Carrick’s unbeaten streak
A sensational stoppage-time strike from substitute William Osula earned Newcastle United a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in Matchweek 29 of the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on Newcastle’s late win over Man United, and head coach Michael Carrick’s unbeaten streak coming to an end.
Premier League news: 2025/26 relegation battle analysis as Tottenham, Leeds Utd fight for survival
Matchweek 29 of the Premier League arrives overflowing with tension, especially for those clubs desperately fighting to stay afloat.
Defensive structure, discipline, and the ability to learn quickly from recent setbacks will be the difference between sinking deeper into trouble and clawing a way out of it.
With just nine games remaining in the 2025/26 campaign, the relegation picture is beginning to sharpen and the writing may already be on the wall for some, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
WATCH: Youssef Chermiti’s overhead kick is one of the Old Firm's greatest ever
Rangers number nine Youseseff Chermiti certainly didn't feel like a slow start when he hammered home a career-defining strike to give Rangers an early lead over bitter rivals Celtic.
The 21-year old hasn’t been with The Teddy Bears for long, but he is quickly becoming a cult hero, continuously popping up when it matters most, writes Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy.
Premier League analysis: Five things we learned in Matchweek 28
Throughout Matchweek 28 of Premier League fixtures, there have been several lessons for certain clubs to learn from.
Newcastle, Leeds, Tottenham and Chelsea all have plenty to reflect on ahead of their respective midweek fixtures.
VAR, too, continues to highlight areas where improvement is needed to enhance the overall product of the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joe Jones looks at the key lessons from Matchweek 28.
Premier League analysis: How set-piece situations are reshaping the top sides
Set-pieces are deciding more Premier League matches than ever, providing the top sides with a consistent source of opportunity.
Arsenal have refined the craft – and their competition is beginning to follow, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ruben Picardo Ashworth.
Premier League analysis: Five key points from Leeds United vs Man City
Manchester City got a narrow but important 1-0 over Leeds United at Elland Road at the weekend, moving in closer to league leaders Arsenal.
Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game in first-half stoppage time, with Leeds having some strong early chances - Dominic Calvert-Lewin had the best chance to score for Leeds United but wasn’t able to convert.
Despite missing Erling Haaland, Man City held firm to claim all three points.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke gives his thoughts on the game.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Intercontinental play-offs preview – DR Congo, New Caledonia and Jamaica
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, a mini-tournament of intercontinental play-offs is set to add two more teams to the main draw.
Scheduled for late March in Mexico, the action will feature six teams.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer AJ Becker takes a closer look at the three nations who will be taking part in Pathway 1 of the play-offs.
Premier League news: Man Utd go third after Benjamin Sesko sinks Crystal Palace at Old Trafford
Manchester United edged past Crystal Palace thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Šeško doing the damage for the hosts.
Maxence Lacroix had given Palace the lead in the first half, but it was not enough for Oliver Glasner’s troops as United found their footing in the second period to take the three points.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the action.
England’s Champions League charge: Six Premier League clubs enter crucial last-16 showdowns
The 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout stage has delivered a draw loaded with narrative, pressure, and opportunity for English clubs.
With UEFA’s new coefficient-based system offering the Premier League a potential fifth qualification spot for the following season, every tie involving English sides carries extra weight.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping analyses what’s at stake.
Premier League betting tips: Viktor Gyokeres to score against Chelsea, Leeds Utd to beat Man City and more Gameweek 28 betting tips
Hope springs eternal of course and I fully subscribe to the view you're either hot, or you're due, and I’m due, so read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including a massive clash in the capital between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday, March 1.
Premier League news: Newcastle Utd face Anthony Gordon dilemma in race for European football
European football looks like a distant dream for Newcastle United if they don’t start turning chances into goals.
Hope remains, however, after an attacking solution with Anthony Gordon was discovered.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at the Magpies’ recent struggles.
Premier League news: Arsenal, Man City eye title while Aston Villa, Man Utd lead European charge
With 11 games left, the Premier League is heating up. From top to bottom, every side still has plenty to play for.
At the summit, Arsenal and Manchester City are battling it out for the chance to be crowned champions. Below them, the race for Europe is intensifying, with fierce competition for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League places.
In a campaign defined by momentum swings and mounting pressure, the run-in promises drama at the top of the table, writes Sports News Blitz’s Zephryn Dockree.
Liverpool analysis: Arne Slot’s Reds rocked by injury crisis - Title ambitions hanging in the balance
Arne Slot’s debut season at Liverpool was always going to be a test of adaptation, evolution, and expectation.
But injuries, particularly in defence, have disrupted that blueprint and forced the Dutchman into uncomfortable compromises, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
Soccer analysis: Exploring why Chelsea have struggled against bottom 10 Premier League sides
Chelsea’s 1-1 home draw to Burnley on Saturday, February 21 meant that the Blues have failed to beat any of the three newly promoted sides at home, and haven’t managed to beat Leeds United home or away this season.
These results could prove to be the difference in Liam Rosenior clinching Champions League qualification this season or not.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Howson discusses Chelsea’s issues and how to fix them.
England analysis: How Man City’s Nico O’Reilly can fit into Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad
England is not short of talent; they are saturated with it. The challenge has been arranging that abundance into a balanced, cohesive team – particularly down the left side, where structure has often looked uneven.
It is into this very gap that Nico O’Reilly has emerged, a versatile midfielder capable of operating across multiple roles and offering a tactical intelligence that could help England’s World Cup hopes, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ruben Picardo Ashworth.
Premier League news: Aston Villa and Leeds Utd share spoils in dramatic Villa Park draw
Aston Villa were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Saturday in a Premier League encounter that delivered quality goals, tactical intrigue, and a dramatic late turnaround.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reviews the action from Villa Park.
Serie A news: How repeated referee and VAR errors sparked a crisis in Italian football
Controversy has rocked Serie A in recent weeks as numerous referees, in conjunction with VAR officials, have come under scrutiny for questionable choices.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta takes a closer look at the decisions that have angered fans across the league.
League One news: Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy is destined for the Premier League
Brian Barry-Murphy has done a tremendous job since taking over at Cardiff City in June, with the Bluebirds now looking for an instant return to the EFL Championship.
Cardiff are flying high at the top of League One, having collected an impressive 69 points from 32 games, and Barry-Murphy could be a manager in demand this summer, writes Sports News Blitz’s Gareth Hinton.
Premier League betting tips: Both Man City and Arsenal to win in tense Premier League title race, and more Gameweek 27 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including Sunday’s huge North London derby between Spurs and Arsenal.