Premier League betting tips: Arsenal vs Chelsea early title decider, Hull City to pick up another win and more Gameweek 3 predictions
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 the seismic clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday, September 6.
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea vs Brighton to be a goal-scoring fest, Liverpool to beat Nottingham Forest, and more Gameweek 2 predictions
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 the clash between Manchester United and Ipswich Town on Sunday, August 30.
Maxence Lacroix Chelsea tactical analysis: How he fits in Xabi Alonso's 3-4-2-1
Xabi Alonso's Premier League arrival at Craven Cottage delivered the sort of box-office theatre the Stamford Bridge board paid for.
A breathless 3-2 victory over Fulham saw Morgan Rogers open his Chelsea account, ensuring the back-page headlines focused on Alonso's new-look front line and the attacking talent at his disposal.
Beneath the headlines surrounding Rogers’ debut goal and Cole Palmer's influence, another tactical detail emerged from the way the Blues built their attacks, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
Premier League: Fulham vs Chelsea betting preview and prediction
Monday night's Premier League action kicks off with a high-stakes West London derby as Chelsea travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
All eyes are on whether the Blues’ head coach Xabi Alonso can quickly establish the control and structure he wants from his team.
2026/27 Premier League betting tips: Best title race and relegation bets ahead of the new season
The 2026/27 Premier League season is now just a few weeks away, and the excitement is tangible.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League outright markets - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
How set-piece coaches are changing Premier League football
When Chelsea poached Aston Villa’s set-piece coach Austin MacPhee this summer, it wasn't just a standard addition to the dugout.
They were investing in a part of the game that has become increasingly specialised, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
Clubs are realising that set pieces need their own full-time experts instead of a quick five-minute drill at the end of training sessions.
The stats back up the hype.
The more interesting question is what these specialists actually change on the training ground, and whether those changes translate into a measurable advantage on matchday.
Chelsea analysis: Five talking points ahead of Xabi Alonso’s first season in charge
Few clubs will be under a bigger spotlight this season than Chelsea, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
After yet another summer of change, the Blues have handed Xabi Alonso the keys to a new era, with supporters hoping the former Real Madrid boss can restore them to the summit of English football.
From summer signings and tactical ideas to the absence of European football, several factors could shape how Chelsea progress under the Spaniard.
With a new campaign approaching, here are five talking points worth watching ahead of Alonso’s first season in charge.
Joao Pedro hat-trick seals chaotic 6-4 Chelsea win in Xabi Alonso's debut
Chelsea began the Xabi Alonso era with an entertaining victory after beating Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a remarkable pre-season friendly in Sydney on Tuesday, July 2.
Joao Pedro was the star of the show, coming off the bench to score a nine-minute hat-trick as the Blues recovered after falling behind three separate times.
Premier League news: Five fixtures for Man Utd fans to get excited about in 2026/27 season
The 2026/27 Premier League campaign is set to kick off on August 21, and the fans of every club have plenty to look forward to.
However, Manchester United fans have the most reasons to feel excited about the upcoming season. And although every game is important, these five fixtures could make or break the Red Devils’ season, writes Sports News Blitz’s Anurag Tyagi.
Premier League news: Five talking points ahead of the final day of the season
With the title wrapped up in Arsenal’s favour following Manchester City’s draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night, there remains plenty to sort out as the Premier League concludes on Sunday.
From European battles to relegation scraps, the final day still offers immense drama with plenty at stake, writes Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills.
Premier League analysis: Key takeaways for Chelsea after defeating Tottenham again
In a London derby that had huge implications at the bottom of the table, Chelsea managed to defeat Spurs 2-1 in the final game of the season at Stamford Bridge.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal reviews the key takeaways from the match from a Chelsea perspective.
Soccer analysis: The key parts of Xabi Alonso’s appointment
After the disappointment of the FA Cup final defeat to Man City, there was at least something for Chelsea fans to smile about.
Less than 24 hours later, it was announced that Spaniard Xabi Alonso would be the club’s next manager.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal reviews this appointment and looks ahead to what might be in store for Chelsea fans with Alonso at the helm.
FA Cup final and Premier League betting tips: Cole Palmer to score in FA Cup final against Man City, Newcastle and West Ham to draw, and more FA Cup final and Gameweek 37 betting tips
This season's fascinating Premier League title race rumbles on, and we’ve also got the small matter of the FA Cup final, so read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the Wembley showpiece between Chelsea and Manchester City on Saturday, May 16.
FA Cup final: Five players key to Chelsea’s victory hopes against Man City at Wembley
With the FA Cup final around the corner, Callum Macfarlane’s Chelsea have the chance to win a trophy after a rather underwhelming season.
This season’s FA Cup will come to its final conclusion on Saturday, May 16, kicking off at 3pm under the arch of Wembley Stadium.
It will be extremely difficult against a very good Manchester City side, who are vying with Arsenal for the Premier League title.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at five Chelsea players who may hold the key to Chelsea winning the cup.
Chelsea manager search: Leading managers to take over the job next season
Ever since the departure of Liam Rosenior, the big question for Chelsea has been simple: “Who will be taking the job for next season?”
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at the leading candidates for the Chelsea managerial position at the moment.
Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to beat omnishambles Chelsea, Viktor Gyokeres to score, and more Gameweek 36 betting tips
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 the big ‘un between West Ham and Arsenal on Sunday, May 10.
FA Cup and Premier League betting tips: Arsenal to beat Newcastle, Rayan Cherki to score against Southampton, and more Gameweek 34 tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s Premier League and FA Cup TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including both FA Cup semis and Arsenal’s huge Premier League clash at home to Newcastle on Saturday, April 25.
Premier League betting tips: Title race twists await in City vs Arsenal, Cole Palmer’s Man Utd threat, and more Gameweek 33 betting tips
Crazy stat time. Since January 1, 2025, PSG have beaten more Premier League teams at home than Spurs have.
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 the seismic title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday, April 19.
Premier League betting tips: Man City to beat Chelsea, Sunderland to topple Tottenham
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 the cracker between Chelsea and Manchester City on Sunday, April 12.
Chelsea keep Women’s FA Cup title defence alive with late win over Spurs
Chelsea kept their Women’s FA Cup defence alive with a late 2-1 victory over Tottenham, booking their place in the semi-finals after a hard-fought contest at Kingsmeadow.