Europa League news: Manchester Utd vs Athletic Club – Five key battles and score prediction

Europa League news: Manchester Utd vs Athletic Club – Five key battles and score prediction

After a dominant performance in Spain last week, Manchester United welcome Athletic Club Bilbao to Old Trafford for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final clash on Thursday night.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal assesses five key battles that could prove decisive and offers a score prediction.

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Championship news: Bristol City vs Sheffield United - Five key battles and score prediction

Championship news: Bristol City vs Sheffield United - Five key battles and score prediction

Bristol City welcomes Sheffield United to Ashton Gate for the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Thursday.

Both teams finished sixth and third in the Championship respectively, with the Blades being contenders for automatic promotion, but fell short to the valiant efforts of Leeds United and Burnley.

Sports News Blitz writer - and Leeds Utd fan Maddie Newton assesses the playoff clash and the five key battles to decide the outcome.

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Champions League analysis: PSG vs Arsenal – Five key battles and score prediction

Champions League analysis: PSG vs Arsenal – Five key battles and score prediction

Paris Saint-Germain welcomes Arsenal to the Parc des Princes in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday night (8pm kick-off).

Luis Enrique’s charges find themselves 1-0 up after their first encounter, thanks to an Ousmane Dembele fourth minute strike.

Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols examines five battles to look out for in the winner-takes-all decisive clash.

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German Bundesliga news: Five reasons why Bayern Munich won the league
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German Bundesliga news: Five reasons why Bayern Munich won the league

Bayern Munich have regained their dominance in the Bundesliga, winning 23 of their 32 league games so far this season to be crowned German champions.

Vincent Kompany’s Bayern troops have banked 76 points and currently sit eight points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, with both teams having only lost two league games. 

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher gives five reasons why it all came together for the German giants this season.

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Championship news: The three relegated clubs - Where did it all go wrong?
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Championship news: The three relegated clubs - Where did it all go wrong?

While the likes of Leeds United and Burnley celebrate a return to the Premier League, there are three Championship sides that ended their season on a sour note, being relegated to the third tier of English football.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Dylan Easton breaks down what went wrong for the three clubs.

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Champions League analysis: Inter Milan vs Barcelona - Five key battles and score prediction

Champions League analysis: Inter Milan vs Barcelona - Five key battles and score prediction

After a fabulous first leg in Spain, Inter Milan and Barcelona prepare for round two at the San Siro in Italy on Tuesday night (8pm kick-off).

The first leg was enthralling, captivating and exciting, ending in a pulsating 3-3 draw.

And here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal previews the second leg by assessing five key battles that may prove decisive in the heavyweight showdown.

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Chelsea and Liverpool analysis: Five things we learnt from 3-1 win for hosts at the Bridge
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Chelsea and Liverpool analysis: Five things we learnt from 3-1 win for hosts at the Bridge

On Sunday, May 4, we saw Liverpool play for the first time after being crowned champions of England as Chelsea welcomed them to Stamford Bridge with a guard of honour. 

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Alec Hayward takes a look into five things we learnt from Sunday's clash of titans.

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Man Utd opinion: Can winning the Europa League salvage a disastrous season?

Man Utd opinion: Can winning the Europa League salvage a disastrous season?

Manchester United’s weekend loss against Brentford solidified the team’s current form. The 4-3 defeat against the Bees was summed up perfectly by Wayne Rooney, who said “there are big problems at Manchester United that need fixing”.

It’s no hidden secret that this season for the Red Devils has been awful, to say the least, writes Sports News Blitz’s resident Man Utd fan Vanely Barumire.

From potentially ending the season three places above the relegation zone, Manchester United’s 2024/25 Premier League season will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

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Sports news: The teen talents hogging the headlines and why Barcelona’s star boy defies belief

Sports news: The teen talents hogging the headlines and why Barcelona’s star boy defies belief

The UEFA Champions League, Cricket’s IPL and the Darts Premier League all have one thing in common this week - unbelievable youth talent that was displayed on the world’s stage.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills takes us through each breathtaking moment.

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Man Utd vs Chelsea: Chelsea women secure the WSL title on Manchester United’s home soil yet again

Man Utd vs Chelsea: Chelsea women secure the WSL title on Manchester United’s home soil yet again

The Wednesday night fixture against Manchester United finished 1-0 to Chelsea, confirming their spot as Women’s Super League champions for the sixth consecutive season. 

It is an impressive achievement, with a notable eight titles in the last decade. 

Lucy Bronze’s 74th-minute header ensured the Blues continued their unbeaten streak this campaign and helped Sonia Bompastors side clinch the title with two games to spare.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones helps us relive the moments that defined the WSL clash.

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Leeds United news: Five players that need to be signed by Leeds this summer 
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Leeds United news: Five players that need to be signed by Leeds this summer 

Leeds United are looking to stay in the Premier League and build the club to be an established top-tier side. 

Written by Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Ward, here are the transfers that could do the job for Leeds, from the least priority to the highest.

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Leeds Utd news: Daniel Farke discusses promotion, Plymouth and rumours around future
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Leeds Utd news: Daniel Farke discusses promotion, Plymouth and rumours around future

Leeds United face Plymouth on Saturday lunchtime at Home Park, with victory sealing the title ahead of Burnley.

On Thursday, Daniel Farke held his press conference ahead of the match which Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Easton watched on YouTube - and below is a breakdown of proceedings.

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Man Utd news: Remembering the riches - A Red revival in Bilbao

Man Utd news: Remembering the riches - A Red revival in Bilbao

For all his recent claims of emotional detachment, Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore couldn’t escape the nerves as kick-off approached in the Basque country.

Here, he reflects on Manchester United’s stirring Europa League semi-final display against Athletic Club.

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Plymouth Argyle vs Leeds United: Five key battles and score prediction

Plymouth Argyle vs Leeds United: Five key battles and score prediction

The final day of another frankly remarkable Championship campaign is upon us and Leeds United travel to Home Park for a matchup with title consequences and relegation confirmation on the line.

Despite not being mathematically relegated, Plymouth require a 14-goal swing in their favour to possibly escape relegation and will be preparing for a return to League One after a two year spell in the Championship.

Leeds enter this fixture knowing a win secures both the title and a 100-point campaign, and their performance against Bristol City shows a side intent on claiming silverware. 

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles for the final-day showdown and offers a score prediction.

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From non-league nobody to a Premier League champion: How Jamie Vardy has become a legend of English football

From non-league nobody to a Premier League champion: How Jamie Vardy has become a legend of English football

As we approach the end of the season, we see one of the legends of the English game leave the club that made him and allowed him to become the player that we all know today.

As announced in April, Jamie Vardy will be leaving Leicester City after 13 amazing seasons spent at the club.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Alec Hayward takes a look at his incredible career from start to end, and from highs to lows. 

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UEFA Conference League semi-final analysis: Five key Chelsea players to watch when the Blues take on Djurgarden

UEFA Conference League semi-final analysis: Five key Chelsea players to watch when the Blues take on Djurgarden

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea travel to Sweden to play Djurgarden in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final on Thursday, May 1.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal assesses five key players that could prove to be decisive for the Blues in this important semi-final clash. 

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Barnsley FC opinion: Fans hoping for play-off push under Conor Hourihane
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Barnsley FC opinion: Fans hoping for play-off push under Conor Hourihane

On March 12 of this year, it was officially announced that Head Coach Darrell Clarke would be leaving Barnsley.

It was to be expected because Barnsley have not been in the best of form under Clarke’s management, and have been struggling throughout the season.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jonathon House takes a look at how the club have faired this season under Clarke, and whether he’s got what it takes.

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FA Cup recall: A look at Man City’s road to final clash v Crystal Palace at Wembley
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FA Cup recall: A look at Man City’s road to final clash v Crystal Palace at Wembley

Manchester City have been dethroned as kings of England by Premier League champions Liverpool - but they are still up for the FA Cup this season.

Pep Guardiola’s Man City troops have had an inconsistent season since losing the services of injured talisman Rodri - but they have a chance to win some silverware when they face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 17.

Previously we have looked at the Eagles’ road to the final - and now Sports News Blitz Academy writer Max Snigorski looks back at the results Man City racked up to reach the showpiece final.

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UEFA Champions League analysis: Barcelona vs Inter Milan - Five key battles and score prediction

UEFA Champions League analysis: Barcelona vs Inter Milan - Five key battles and score prediction

Spanish giants Barcelona host the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final vs Inter Milan on Wednesday night.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal assesses five key battles which will prove decisive in the showdown.

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