Chelsea stumble to 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in underwhelming Premier League opener
Chelsea’s Premier League season started with a flat 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
For a team coming off a Club World Cup win and with so much expectation, this was far from the statement fans were hoping for.
Premier League outright betting preview 2025/26: Liverpool favourites to edge Arsenal, Man City
Welcome to Sports News Blitz’s Premier League outright betting preview for 2025/26, where, for once, Man City are not the betting favourites.
In this guide, George Dempsey will break down the latest outright odds, flag the best value, and share our betting tips for the season ahead.
2025/26 Premier League European outrights preview and suggested bets: Who will qualify for European football this season?
The Premier League’s top six race always delivers drama, but this season the European chase looks even more unpredictable.
Four Champions League places are up for grabs, fifth gets you into the Europa League, and the Conference League spot goes to the EFL Cup winner. Or, if they’re already in Europe, the next-best league finisher.
We’ve pulled the top eight in the betting, skipped Liverpool’s short price, and binned outsiders like Bournemouth, Everton and beyond.
Let’s see who’s worth backing to be booking a European away day next spring.
Sports News Blitz betting writer George Dempsey is here to run the rule over the top six tussle in the EPL.
2025/26 Premier League relegation betting preview and suggested bets: Burnley to finish bottom; Brentford and Wolves offer value
The Premier League’s relegation battle has been disappointing in recent years, although this season could be different, with some good outright bets available.
Here, Sports News Blitz betting writer George Dempsey runs through the main contenders and where the betting value might be hiding.
Premier League news: Who will be the first EPL manager to leave his post in the 2025/26 season?
The 2025/26 Premier League season hasn’t even begun and already the ‘next manager to leave his post’ market is open for business.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jeff Mexico takes a look at the runners and riders for the upcoming campaign.
Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to kick things off well, Cole Palmer to score, Arsenal to beat Man Utd, and more
Oi oi. With the return of the Premier League, weekend normality will at last resume.
As entertaining as it’s been watching the Ibiza Final Boss doing the two-step while off his undies in Spain on my social media platforms, I have yearned for a return to the ritual of Saturdays spent pitting my wits against the camel coats and punching out Bet Builders while eight pints deep that could lock in generational wealth.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's weekend TV games from Sports News Blitz’s inimitable punting maverick, the Bookie Basher.
Tottenham collapse late as PSG fight back to claim Super Cup in penalty shootout
Paris Saint-Germain snatched the UEFA Super Cup in the most dramatic of fashions, breaking Tottenham Hotspur hearts with a last-gasp equaliser before sealing a 4-3 win on penalties.
Estevao and Joao Pedro shine as Chelsea wrap up pre-season in style with emphatic wins over Leverkusen and AC Milan
Following a 4-1 victory over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have ended their pre-season on a high, as the 2025/26 Premier League season looms.
With a summer packed with Club World Cup football, Chelsea have played only two friendlies to prepare for the campaign ahead.
Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS move after emotional Tottenham farewell
Son Heung-min, Tottenham’s heart and soul for the past decade, has officially departed - stepping off North London’s stage and into the Southern California sun with a blockbuster move to LAFC.
Chelsea's summer spending spree continues with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho in sight
Summer 2025 has been yet another busy transfer window for the world champions, Chelsea.
Having already secured the signatures of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and recently, Jorrel Hato, the Blues are still aiming to sign Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.
Which team is going to win the English Premier League 2025/26? And who will be relegated?
The 2025/26 English Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15 when defending champions Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield for an 8pm (UK time) kick-off.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Simon J Wilkes takes a look at who bookmakers SkyBet have priced up for title glory and relegation in the forthcoming season.
Farewell to a legend: Son Heung-min confirms Tottenham exit as club finalises LAFC transfer
Son Heung-min has officially announced he will leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, bringing to a close an emotional 10-year run that saw him develop from promising signing to club captain and European winner.
Speaking at a press conference in Seoul before Spurs’ friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday, August 3, the 33-year-old described the decision as the most difficult of his career.
Leagues Cup betting tips: Suggested bets for Inter Miami, Columbus Crew, Club America and more
Leagues Cup action continues this weekend as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feature again in an exciting match-up with Liga MX side Club Necaxa.
That’s right, it’s another full round of fixtures involving all 36 teams in a battle to prove… absolutely nothing, writes Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey.
Leagues Cup outright preview: Tournament winner and suggested bets
As Alexi Lalas would say: Good morning, sunshine. What are we shouting about today? Lionel Messi's stock among fans plummeted when he missed the All-Star game recently, perhaps.
Football's greatest decided against going from the circus of the Club World Cup to participating in carnival games at the All-Star event.
Now, from one fixture pile-up disguised as progress to another, the Leagues Cup is back to give us 36 more reasons to question the state of North American football.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s betting writer George Dempsey dives into some outright predictions for the tournament.
Chelsea eye double swoop: Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons poised for Stamford Bridge moves
Chelsea are closing in on a remarkable double deal that would reinforce both defence and attack.
Jorrel Hato, the 19-year-old Ajax standout, and Xavi Simons, the playmaker currently with RB Leipzig, are both entering the final phases of negotiations - each move a signal of intent from Enzo Maresca’s ambitious project.
Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly England heroes as Lionesses triumph over Spain in Euros final
In a tense showdown that went all the way to penalties, England’s Lionesses retained their Euros crown, beating reigning world champions Spain in a dramatic final.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell breaks down the action from a historic night in Switzerland.
Familiar foes reunite: England and Spain set for blockbuster Euro 2025 final
England and Spain are familiar foes, and have met in the final of a major tournament before.
At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which drew record-breaking crowds and viewership, Spain claimed their first world title by defeating England 1-0.
One major tournament later, the two meet again, this time for Europe’s biggest crown, the Euro.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell previews the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro final and highlights key battles to watch.
Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly send England to Euro 2025 final: Five talking points from extra-time win over Italy
On Tuesday, July 22, Geneva was the stage for yet another cinematic Lionesses comeback as England edged Italy 2-1 after extra time in Tuesday’s semi-final.
Italy’s Barbara Bonansea struck first in the 33rd minute, seemingly heading to their first final since 1997.
However, Michelle Agyemang’s stoppage-time equaliser and Chloe Kelly’s rebound winner in the 119th ensured England will contest their third consecutive major final.
Here, Sports News Blitz content deputy editor Nicole Powell gives us five sharp talking points from another roller-coaster night.
Soccer news: Manchester United vs Leeds pre-season friendly reaction
Manchester United and Leeds played out a 0-0 draw in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 19.
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on United’s first pre-season outing ahead of the new campaign.
Four left standing: Italy, England, Spain, and Germany set up blockbuster 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship delivered on every front - drama, grit, and just enough chaos.
Switzerland’s knockout stage offered a fresh layer of intensity, and now only four remain. Italy, England, Spain, and Germany will battle it out for a place in the final, each with a very different story so far.