Premier League analysis: A detailed look at Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage officially began work at the club on July 6, with the majority of the squad returning from World Cup duty, but how will the Frenchman shape up heading into the new Premier League season?
Coming off the back of a successful Ligue 1 campaign and a historic Coupe de France triumph, Sage joins Palace hoping to mirror that success, particularly in the highly anticipated Europa League, after signing a deal to remain in south London until 2029.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Stanley Cheeseman takes a look at everything you need to know about the new boss, including his tactics, recruitment and career so far.
Premier League betting tips: Bruno Fernandes to break assists record, a tense Tottenham vs Everton fixture, and more Gameweek 38 betting tips
The title race has been run, but the final relegation place is still up for grabs, so read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the final round of Premier League games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including huge fixtures for Tottenham and West Ham.
European football news: Aston Villa triumph in Europa League final as English teams dominate the continent
With Unai Emery’s side making light work of Freiburg in a 3-0 win on Wednesday, May 20, Arsenal and Crystal Palace will look to follow suit with European finals of their own in the coming weeks.
Arsenal will face PSG in the Champions League final where a famous Double could be secured for Mikel Arteta and his team, writes Sports News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills.
Palace have navigated their way through to the final stage of the Europa Conference League and will face top-half La Liga side, Rayo Vallecano.
Premier League analysis: Five talking points from Crystal Palace v Leeds United
A chaotic encounter at Selhurst Park saw Crystal Palace and Leeds United play out a frustrating 0-0 draw.
There was a lack of goals during the game, but there certainly wasn’t a lack of drama during the match.
From big opportunities missed and more refereeing controversy, Sports News Blitz’s Tyler Cooke picks five talking points from the Premier League encounter.
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.
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: 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.
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.
FA Cup news: Winners and losers from the third round as Macclesfield upset holders Crystal Palace
The FA Cup delivered another classic weekend of football, once again showcasing the magic of multi-tier clashes.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from the third round.
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.
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 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.
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: 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 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.
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.
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.
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.