Arsenal’s Premier League dominance: Why Mikel Arteta’s frighteningly effective side will be hard to stop
Arsenal’s rise to the summit of English football has been gradual, deliberate, and frighteningly effective.
Now, after years of near misses and rebuilding under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have finally developed into a team capable of dominating every facet of the Premier League.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips explores what makes Arsenal the favourites for the title this season.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace predictions, betting tips & preview
The Premier League serves up a capital clash this weekend, on Sunday, October 26 as Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates for an all-London affair.
The Gunners are unbeaten at home since May, while Palace cross the Thames in fine scoring form of their own.
Expect goals, grit, and a fair bit of south-London defiance on Super Sunday.
Sports News Blitz previews Arsenal vs Crystal Palace with betting tips, stats, and predictions.
Inside the mind: How psychological skills are shaping football’s next generation
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Ted Purcell kicks off our new series, ‘Inside the Mind,’ exploring the psychological side of sport - from mental resilience and confidence to the unseen habits that help athletes perform under pressure.
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea to win, Liverpool vs Man Utd to yield obvious results, and more
Is it just me, or do these international breaks now feel like they last longer than a Shawshank prison sentence?
Last Sunday was ridiculous. I was so bored without my fix of Premier League football that I ended up stripping the bed.
Can I also say that the people who make fitted sheets need to have a proper sit-down with the folk who make mattresses? Making the bed should not be like trying to put a swimming cap over a snooker table.
That aside, we are back, baby. Slack 6/1 Bet Builder winner for the column last time out, so let us see what this weekend brings.
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 Liverpool’s crunch clash with Manchester United.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Fulham vs Arsenal betting preview and tips
Craven Cottage plays host to a capital clash this Saturday evening as Fulham welcome high-flying Arsenal to west London.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the match.
Premier League news: Five things we learned from Gameweek five
Gameweek five of the Premier League delivered another round of high drama, with late equalisers, tactical shifts and title contenders showing both strengths and flaws.
Arsenal snatched a stoppage-time point against Manchester City, Liverpool extended their perfect start despite lingering concerns, and Aston Villa’s lack of goals became even more apparent.
From resilience to inexperience, the weekend’s action revealed plenty about where the season might be heading and Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to discuss it.
Premier League betting tips: Merseyside red cards, Arsenal glory, Man Utd stuck in a World War II time warp, and more
A slack 9/1 winner last week from the last outlaw of sports betting. How tasty are some of this weekend’s fixtures, by the way?
I'm off to Spain on Saturday. I always like to give a bit back, so will be teaching the locals to speak English by shouting very loudly at them.
Read on - por favor - for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s generational wordsmith, the Bookie Basher, including the Merseyside derby on Saturday and the small matter of Arsenal against Manchester City a day later.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Arsenal vs Manchester City betting preview and tips
Super Sunday delivers a headline clash this weekend as Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of a blockbuster.
Premier League sides in the Champions League: Six things to look out for this week
The Champions League returns to our TV screens for the first time this season this week.
This season sees the Premier League being represented by a record-breaking six clubs, all hoping for an excellent start in this prestigious competition.
Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to talk about what viewers should be looking out for as these teams battle under the stars this week.
Premier League news: Six things we learned from Gameweek four
The Premier League is back! After a break in which fans saw their favourite players ball out for their respective nations, they now return to compete in England’s top division.
Teams are now starting to settle into the new season and are beginning to show signs of how their season will go.
Don’t get us wrong - it wasn’t like this weekend was a goal fest or a direst display of quality games the Premier League can provide, but there were certainly some interesting talking points throughout. Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to discuss them.
Premier League betting tips: A goalless Manchester derby, Chelsea to concede first, Liverpool to continue strong, and more
Despite England's swaggering masterclass that swatted surly Serbia aside in their own Belgrade citadel, you still can’t convince me that these international breaks aren’t a load of old s**t.
Anyway, read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s generational wordsmith, the Bookie Basher, including Sunday’s Manchester derby.
WSL Matchday 2: Arsenal’s push, Man City’s test and Chelsea’s defence
The WSL’s early rhythm continues this weekend, and Matchday 2 brings a clutch of fixtures that will already shape the top-of-table picture and narrative for the month ahead.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell highlights the major talking points ahead of the action.
The WSL is back: Ornella Vignola's hat-trick on debut, Arsenal shine, Chelsea win and more from the Women’s Super League’s return
The 2025/26 WSL season opened with plenty of drama, goals, and debut stars making an instant impact.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell looks at the key stories from the weekend.
Premier League betting tips: Joao Pedro to continue his form, Erling Haaland to impress, Newcastle to win, and more
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League’s TV games from Sports News Blitz’s generational wordsmith, the Bookie Basher, including Arsenal’s huge trip to Liverpool.
Premier League news: Six things we learnt in matchweek two as Liverpool grab late win at Newcastle
Following Liverpool’s late win at Newcastle United on Monday night, the second round of Premier League games has drawn to a close and it’s safe to say that fans got a little bit of everything and more.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed takes a look at six key takeaways from the action.
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea and Man Utd to win, Tijjani Reijnders to impress again, and more
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's TV games from Sports News Blitz’s inimitable punting maverick, the Bookie Basher.
Premier League analysis: Five things we learned from the opening weekend
As the opening weekend of the new Premier League season reached its conclusion on Monday, August 18, there are plenty of things we learnt from the first round of EPL fixtures.
On Monday night, Leeds United triumphed 1-0 against Everton, bringing the curtain down on 10 terrific matches.
Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Shorland evaluates what we learned.
Man Utd news: New-look Red Devils show promise in opening-day defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford
A new-look Manchester United began the 2025/26 Premier League season with a defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Ruben Amorim’s side can take heart from a spirited display against Mikel Arteta’s title chasers.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the opening-day clash.
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.