Premier League betting tips: Wolves to suffer at the hands of Arsenal, Igor Thiago to score, and more Gameweek 16 betting tips
What a weekend that was! The title race was blown wide open by Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage-time winner for Aston Villa against Arsenal, Mo Salah went rogue with his post-match ‘bus throwing’ comments after Liverpool’s breathless 3-3 draw with Leeds, and no arrests were made during or after my work Christmas party.
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 big one between Sunderland and Newcastle United.
Premier League news: Mohamed Salah vs Arne Slot – Do Liverpool need both to succeed?
It was a must-win midweek game for Arne Slot and Liverpool in the Champions League against Inter Milan as they continue to navigate an ongoing disagreement with Mohamed Salah.
The Reds now look ahead to their clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, which is likely to see Salah remain out of the first-team picture. But do Slot and Salah need to come together or should Liverpool move on from the Egyptian?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on growing tensions between player and club.
Alejandro Grimaldo denies Newcastle a win against Bayer Leverkusen
Despite a valiant comeback from Newcastle United, Alejandro Grimaldo's 88th-minute equaliser denied Newcastle the chance of re-entering the top eight in the Champions League.
Alejandro Grimaldo’s 88th-minute equaliser earned Bayer Leverkusen a point and denied Newcastle United a second away win in the Champions League.
The Magpies showed worrying problems ahead of an incoming fixture run that starts with the Tyne-Wear Derby.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on a disappointing result for Eddie Howe.
Premier League news: John Arne Riise backs Erling Haaland to break Alan Shearer’s scoring record
Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise has backed compatriot Erling Haaland to break Alan Shearer’s long-standing Premier League scoring record.
In an exclusive sitdown interview with footitalia.com, Riise argued that the Manchester City striker’s mentality and consistency make such a milestone realistic.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey takes a look at Riise’s comments.
Newcastle star hails Toon youngster as superb talent with amazing future
Former Newcastle United player Lee Clark has heaped praise on Toon teenager Lewis Miley for his recent performances in a black and white shirt.
Miley has struggled for first-team football this season, but has impressed over recent weeks after coming back into Eddie Howe’s side for games against Everton and Spurs.
Clark knows what it’s like to work his way up through the ranks and break into the first team at St James’ Park, making his debut in the early 90s before being an integral part of Kevin Keegan’s “Entertainers” side that won admirers up and down the country for their style of play.
Wolves vs Man Utd 1-4: Ruben Amorim’s men survive the calamity button at Wolves
Read on as Sports News Blitz Manchester United resident Robert Bore revels over an expected win over bottom-of-the-table Wolves.
Premier League betting tips: Leeds to put up a fight against Liverpool, Matheus Cunha to score and more Gameweek 15 betting tips
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.
Premier League news: Arne Slot says Liverpool ‘know what to expect’ against cautious Leeds Utd
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has claimed that the Reds “know what to expect” as they prepare to face Daniel Farke’s cautious Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas takes a look at what the two managers had to say ahead of the clash.
Premier League news: West Ham find late leveller at Old Trafford as Man Utd settle for draw
Manchester United drew 1-1 with West Ham on Thursday night as Ruben Amorim’s side continue to blow hot and cold in the Premier League.
Diogo Dalot’s smart finish had put the Red Devils on track for a much-needed home win, but a breakdown in defence saw Soungoutou Magassa snatch a late equaliser for the Hammers.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the stalemate at Old Trafford.
Premier League news: Five talking points from Arsenal’s victory over Brentford as Mikel Merino stars
Arsenal defeated Brentford 2-0 at the Emirates on Wednesday, returning to winning ways after their momentum had been checked by a 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Gardiner breaks down five key talking points from the Gunners’ victory.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Man Utd vs West Ham betting preview and tips
Manchester United return to Old Trafford on Thursday night as they bring the Premier League’s first midweek round to a close.
Ruben Amorim’s side arrive in steadier form after a turbulent start to the campaign, while West Ham make the long trip north looking to regain momentum.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
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 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.