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.
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.
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.
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.
Premier League news: Arsenal, Man City eye title while Aston Villa, Man Utd lead European charge
With 11 games left, the Premier League is heating up. From top to bottom, every side still has plenty to play for.
At the summit, Arsenal and Manchester City are battling it out for the chance to be crowned champions. Below them, the race for Europe is intensifying, with fierce competition for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League places.
In a campaign defined by momentum swings and mounting pressure, the run-in promises drama at the top of the table, writes Sports News Blitz’s Zephryn Dockree.
Soccer analysis: Exploring why Chelsea have struggled against bottom 10 Premier League sides
Chelsea’s 1-1 home draw to Burnley on Saturday, February 21 meant that the Blues have failed to beat any of the three newly promoted sides at home, and haven’t managed to beat Leeds United home or away this season.
These results could prove to be the difference in Liam Rosenior clinching Champions League qualification this season or not.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Howson discusses Chelsea’s issues and how to fix them.
Premier League analysis: Too soon or time to go? Every EPL sacking rated
Eight managers have already been sacked in the Premier League this season, a brutal reminder of how unforgiving the division has become.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Zephryn Dockree looks at each of the eight sackings and assesses whether they were truly justified or whether some clubs may have pulled the trigger too soon.
FA Cup betting tips: Eberechi Eze to score, Hull City to beat Chelsea and more FA Cup fourth round betting tips
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 Sunday’s big one between Liverpool and Brighton.
Premier League news: Five key moments behind Leeds United’s thrilling comeback at Chelsea
Two goals down at Stamford Bridge after Jaka Bijol’s severe moment of madness, all hope seemed lost for Leeds United against Chelsea, but two quickfire goals skyrocketed the Whites into 15th place in the Premier League table.
It was a night that neither set of fans will forget in a hurry as nobody could fully believe what they had just witnessed in the second half.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett offers his insight into the most unlikely of Leeds comebacks in West London.
Chelsea fail to get the better of old rivals Leeds Utd in a 2-2 draw
Chelsea vs Leeds kicked off Gameweek 26 at Stamford Bridge on the night of Tuesday, February 10, in a game that ended in a draw.
Despite enjoying a 2-0 lead past the one-hour mark, Chelsea conceded two goals to Leeds, forfeiting a full bag of points.
A win would have seen Chelsea go into the top four of the Premier League table, with fourth-placed Manchester United drawing to West Ham on the same night.
Chelsea analysis: Ranking the five best goals of Cole Palmer’s 50 for the Blues
Cole Palmer reached 50 goals for Chelsea in just 114 appearances after a stunning first-half hat-trick against Wolves, becoming the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks inside the opening 45 minutes.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Howson ranks the five finest goals from Palmer’s rapidly growing Chelsea legacy.
Premier League betting tips: Erling Haaland to score, West Ham to beat Chelsea, and more Gameweek 24 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from Matchweek 24’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including Sunday’s big one between Tottenham and Manchester City.
Premier League news: Winners and losers from Matchday 22 as Man City beaten, Arsenal frustrated
Manchester United provided a huge upset in the Manchester derby while Arsenal and Aston Villa failed to capitalise on dropped points elsewhere during an action-packed weekend.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from Premier League Matchday 22.
Premier League news: Ollie Watkins leads Aston Villa to comeback win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Aston Villa produced a memorable comeback at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, overturning a first-half deficit to beat Chelsea 2-1.
It was a dramatic Premier League clash featuring a match-winning double from substitute Ollie Watkins.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explains Unai Emery’s tactical genius to help secure Villa’s 11th win in all competitions.
Premier League betting tips: Mason Mount with an assist against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Man City to draw, and more from Gameweek 18 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 - including a big weekend game between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Chelsea vs Aston Villa betting preview and tips
Saturday night football heads to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea welcome Aston Villa under the lights in a heavyweight Premier League matchup.
With both sides firmly in the hunt near the top of the table, the fixture carries real significance as the season begins to take shape.
Here, Sports News Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the clash.
Four things we learnt from Newcastle vs Chelsea
Newcastle and Chelsea shared the points at St James’ Park in a match that had plenty of talking points, from contentious officiating decisions to standout individual performances.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Charlotte Allsop breaks down four key things we learnt from an entertaining Premier League encounter.
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea to beat Newcastle, Bukayo Saka to score, and more Gameweek 17 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 - including Sunday’s big one between Aston Villa and Manchester United.
Chelsea women bounce back with convincing 3-0 win over Brighton
Chelsea Women ended their final Women’s Super League (WSL) match of 2025 in strong fashion by defeating Brighton and Hove Albion 3-0 at Broadfield Stadium on Sunday, December 14.
The Blues returned to winning ways after their first league defeat in 34 games last week, a loss to Everton that ended their remarkable unbeaten run.