Chelsea vs Newcastle: Memorable Magpies matches against Chelsea
After a late heartbreak midweek in the Champions League against Barcelona, Newcastle United must regroup for a tricky away day at Stamford Bridge as they take on Chelsea.
Both teams have faced each other 179 times, with the Blues having the advantage: 53 wins in 88 games, whilst Newcastle have only 12 victories.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu takes a look at some of the most memorable games to come from this fixture.
Championship survival fight: Relegation battle heating up with nine games left
With just nine games left in the Championship, the scrap for survival is intensifying.
With the table so tight, every result matters. Only a handful of points separate the sides in the bottom six, meaning every match now carries enormous significance.
Champions League news: Galatasaray take first-leg advantage with 1-0 win over Liverpool
Galatasaray produced a disciplined performance in Istanbul to take a narrow first-leg lead against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The Turkish side secured a 1-0 victory on a tense European night, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg at Anfield.
Chelsea news: Chelsea face PSG in high-stakes Champions League RO16 reunion after Club World Cup final
Chelsea are set to travel to their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final opponents, Paris Saint-Germain, and the home side will look to enact revenge on the 3-0 loss suffered at the hands of the Blues.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Howson predicts the outcome of this heavyweight European clash.
From Brahim Diaz to Sergio Aguero: Five Panenka penalties that went horribly wrong
It takes a lot of cojones to step up and take a penalty, but to choose a ‘Panenka’ spot-kick is almost never a wise decision. Indeed, there have been a number of poor Panenka penalties over the years.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joe Jones talks us through five of the most horrendous spot-kicks of all time.
Champions League news: Five talking points from Newcastle Utd’s last-16 draw with Barcelona
The Champions League round of 16 kicked off on Tuesday night, headlined by a clash between Newcastle United and Barcelona at St James’ Park. Many expected a drubbing, a showing of true class from Hansi Flick’s side, but what ensued was far from that, with the home side holding the Spanish giants to a 1-1 draw.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Zephryn Dockree provides five talking points from the much-anticipated game.
FA Cup news: Man City, Liverpool set for blockbuster quarter-final showdown at the Etihad Stadium
Premier League heavyweights meet for a third time this season in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
Few fixtures in English football generate as much anticipation as a meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City, and their upcoming clash in the cup promises to be no different. This match marks the third meeting between the sides this season, further intensifying a rivalry that has defined the top level of English football over the past decade.
FA Cup fifth round wrap-up: Key talking points from the weekend action
The fifth round of the FA Cup delivered another weekend full of drama, shocks and standout performances as clubs battled for a place in the quarter-finals.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke analyses the fixtures from the fifth round of the FA Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Intercontinental play-offs preview - Bolivia, Suriname and Iraq
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 2 of the play-offs, following his preview of Pathway 2 last week.
Premier League 2025/26 Mid-Season Predictions and Current Tactical Trends
The English Premier League in the 2025/26 season has only strengthened its status as the world’s strongest and most competitive top league. The line between contenders for top-four spots and those fighting for survival is incredibly thin these days.
Such unpredictability attracts football fans in the same way that 50 free spins no deposit attract gamblers. Despite the complexity of analyzing the current Premier League, it is interesting to make predictions on matches and long-term outcomes. What can we expect from the final stretch of the season, and what has the first half of the current campaign taught us?
Premier League news: Can Wolves bounce back after Rob Edwards’ turnaround at Molineux?
For much of the season, the conversation around Wolves was not about survival but about unwanted history, with fears they might challenge Derby County’s record-low Premier League points total.
Now, as the campaign edges towards its final weeks, the mood around Molineux feels very different. Wolves have begun to show fight, picking up results and performances that few expected earlier in the season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Liberty Nicholson-Hulse takes a closer look at Wolves’ improved form, the relegation threat, and the Championship opportunities ahead.
FA Cup fifth round news: Betting tips, predictions and preview for televised games
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s FA Cup TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher – including Saturday’s big one between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
FA Cup news: Cup fever takes hold as Mansfield Town host Arsenal, Wrexham welcome Chelsea
There have been claims for years now that the world’s oldest domestic cup competition, the FA Cup, is losing its magic and significance to those who follow the English game.
However, just this season alone, if you are a football fan from Macclesfield or indeed Mansfield, you may beg to differ. And after Crystal Palace pulled off a shock to win last year’s final, another surprise might be on the cards, with five EFL clubs still very much in the mix for glory.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett looks at some fifth-round ties that show that this year’s FA Cup is back to its glorious best.
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.
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.