Premier League news: Man Utd go third after Benjamin Sesko sinks Crystal Palace at Old Trafford

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.

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Premier League betting tips: Viktor Gyokeres to score against Chelsea, Leeds Utd to beat Man City and more Gameweek 28 betting tips

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.  

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Premier League news: Five key talking points around the relegation battle as Thomas Frank sacked
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Premier League news: Five key talking points around the relegation battle as Thomas Frank sacked

After Tuesday’s slate of games, the relegation picture is a confusing one – Wolves and Burnley look set for the Championship next year, but who will join them is far from certain.

West Ham currently occupy 18th spot but are just eight points behind 13th, showing how tight the battle has become. Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest are all at risk – and with so little between the sides, the fight for survival looks set to go down to the wire.

With all of that in mind, here is Sports News Blitz writer Zephryn Dockree with five key talking points going into the final 12 games of the season.

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Premier League betting tips: Florian Wirtz to score against Man City, Leeds to win and more Gameweek 25 betting tips

Premier League betting tips: Florian Wirtz to score against Man City, Leeds to win and more Gameweek 25 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 Sunday, February 8’s big one between Liverpool and Manchester City.

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Third round FA Cup betting tips: Aston Villa to win, Matheus Cunha to score and more
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Third round FA Cup betting tips: Aston Villa to win, Matheus Cunha to score and more

Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s FA Cup TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting bon vivant - The Bookie Basher - including a big clash between Manchester United and Brighton on Sunday, January 11.

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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

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.

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Premier League analysis: Inside Crystal Palace’s rise - The keys to their 2025/26 success
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Premier League analysis: Inside Crystal Palace’s rise - The keys to their 2025/26 success

Crystal Palace are flying high in 2025/26, following last season’s FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs at Wembley.

Many thought the departure of the talismanic Eberechi Eze would clip their wings, but Oliver Glasner’s Eagles are soaring to heights unseen for the South Londoners.

They perch proudly in fourth spot in the Premier League, peering over their shoulders to find Chelsea and Manchester United breathing down their necks.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Gardiner breaks down the key reasons behind Crystal Palace’s success in 2025/26.

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Premier League news: Mason Mount the unlikely hero as improving Man Utd beat Crystal Palace 

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.

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Premier League betting tips: Arsenal to win London derby against Chelsea, Man Utd to struggle against Crystal Palace, and more

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.

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Premier League on Sky Sports: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace predictions, betting tips & preview

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.

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Everton vs Crystal Palace - Five key takeaways as Everton end Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run

Everton vs Crystal Palace - Five key takeaways as Everton end Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run

A last-minute goal from Everton’s Jack Grealish brought to an end the Eagles’ club-record winning run at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Iliman Ndiaye brought the Toffees level from the penalty spot after Daniel Munoz had given Palace a deserved lead going into the break. 

It was a game where Palace could have been out of sight, but Everton took full advantage of their profligacy in front of goal and remained unbeaten at their new home. 

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea takes a look at the five key takeaways from Sunday’s match.

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Premier League betting tips: Joao Pedro to continue his form, Erling Haaland to impress, Newcastle to win, and more

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.

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Premier League news: Six things we learnt in matchweek two as Liverpool grab late win at Newcastle
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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.

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Chelsea find promise in Josh Acheampong and Estevao after opening draw to Crystal Palace

Chelsea find promise in Josh Acheampong and Estevao after opening draw to Crystal Palace

Chelsea may have started their Premier League season with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, but there were silver linings thanks to the performances of two young players.

With Levi Colwill sidelined by an ACL injury and Tosin Adarabioyo ruled out late in training, Maresca had to trust his defence to step up.

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Chelsea stumble to 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in underwhelming Premier League opener

Chelsea stumble to 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in underwhelming Premier League opener

Chelsea’s Premier League season started with a flat 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

For a team coming off a Club World Cup win and with so much expectation, this was far from the statement fans were hoping for.

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Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to kick things off well, Cole Palmer to score, Arsenal to beat Man Utd, and more

Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to kick things off well, Cole Palmer to score, Arsenal to beat Man Utd, and more

Oi oi. With the return of the Premier League, weekend normality will at last resume.

As entertaining as it’s been watching the Ibiza Final Boss doing the two-step while off his undies in Spain on my social media platforms, I have yearned for a return to the ritual of Saturdays spent pitting my wits against the camel coats and punching out Bet Builders while eight pints deep that could lock in generational wealth.

Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League's weekend TV games from Sports News Blitz’s inimitable punting maverick, the Bookie Basher. 

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Premier League news: Five games that will define the final matchday of the season
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Premier League news: Five games that will define the final matchday of the season

There is still a lot to play for on the final day of the Premier League season, with Champions League qualification yet to be finalised and other European places up in the air too.

Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at five key games which are set to define the 38th gameweek and offers some predictions.

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FA Cup news: Oliver Glasner hails ‘special’ Crystal Palace title win over Manchester City
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FA Cup news: Oliver Glasner hails ‘special’ Crystal Palace title win over Manchester City

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has hailed the Eagles’ historic FA Cup final victory over Manchester City on Saturday as a “special win”.

Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey rounds up some of the best quotes from a famous triumph.

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