Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City career in stats

Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City career in stats

Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024/25 season.

He’s still got one game left away at Fulham, but Tuesday night was his final appearance at the Etihad and he was given an emotional send-off.

He’s arguably one of the best players the Premier League has ever seen.

Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher breaks down the numbers behind the Belgian's extraordinary time in Manchester.

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Premier League analysis: Four highs and lows from Newcastle United’s season so far

Premier League analysis: Four highs and lows from Newcastle United’s season so far

Going into their final game of the season at home against Everton, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle will hope to end the season on a high. 

Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks back at Newcastle’s season focusing on four highs and four lows from Howe’s side.

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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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FA Cup final recall: Crystal Palace and Man City’s results in previous Wembley finals
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FA Cup final recall: Crystal Palace and Man City’s results in previous Wembley finals

Crystal Palace and Manchester City will lock horns at Wembley on May 17 to battle for the honour of lifting the 2025 FA Cup trophy.

We have mapped out both Palace and Man City’s road to the final following their semi-final wins over Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest respectively.

And now Sports News Blitz Academy writer Max Snigorski takes a look at the two rivals’ record in previous finals they have contested.

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Premier League and FA Cup final betting tips: Nottingham Forest’s woes to continue against West Ham, Eberechi Eze to score, and more

Premier League and FA Cup final betting tips: Nottingham Forest’s woes to continue against West Ham, Eberechi Eze to score, and more

Seven clubs are still battling gamely to finish inside the Premier League’s top five and thus guarantee UEFA Champions League football next season.

Newcastle were the big winners last weekend after beating Chelsea, who incurred an expensive loss and now face Manchester United at home before a potentially decisive visit to Nottingham Forest, also chasing a Champions League place, on the final day of the season.

The Toon travel to Arsenal for another huge game on Sunday while there is also the small matter of the FA Cup final, and Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher has got all the best betting angles covered so chew on that you Goblins.

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FA Cup recall: A look at Man City’s road to final clash v Crystal Palace at Wembley
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FA Cup recall: A look at Man City’s road to final clash v Crystal Palace at Wembley

Manchester City have been dethroned as kings of England by Premier League champions Liverpool - but they are still up for the FA Cup this season.

Pep Guardiola’s Man City troops have had an inconsistent season since losing the services of injured talisman Rodri - but they have a chance to win some silverware when they face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 17.

Previously we have looked at the Eagles’ road to the final - and now Sports News Blitz Academy writer Max Snigorski looks back at the results Man City racked up to reach the showpiece final.

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FA Cup recall: A look at Crystal Palace’s road to Wembley final clash v Man City
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FA Cup recall: A look at Crystal Palace’s road to Wembley final clash v Man City

Crystal Palace will take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, May 17.

Oliver Glasner’s Eagles soared past Aston Villa in the semi-finals, securing a 3-0 win in a dominant display against the Midlanders.

Pep Guardiola’s Man City troops then toppled Nottingham Forest to book their place in the final.

Here, Sports News Blitz Academy writer and Palace fan Max Snigorski takes a look at his team’s road to the Wembley final, analysing who they beat on their way…

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FA Cup analysis: Five reasons why Crystal Palace dominated Aston Villa at Wembley
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FA Cup analysis: Five reasons why Crystal Palace dominated Aston Villa at Wembley

Crystal Palace will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final after both teams beat Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest respectively at the weekend.

Sports News Blitz Academy writer and Crystal Palace fan Max Snigorski, 15, was at Wembley to witness the Eagles’ resounding 3-0 win over Unai Emery’s Villans.

And here he outlines five reasons why he believes Palace were so dominant…

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FA Cup and Premier League betting tips: Nottingham Forest and Man City at evens, Liverpool to seal the title, and Man Utd to keep being a joke

FA Cup and Premier League betting tips: Nottingham Forest and Man City at evens, Liverpool to seal the title, and Man Utd to keep being a joke

FA Cup drama, Premier League chaos, and yes - another crack from Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher, who’s out to bounce back from backing Aston Villa and bag a few winners along the way.

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FA Cup news: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace – Five key battles and score prediction

FA Cup news: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace – Five key battles and score prediction

Wembley Stadium hosts the first FA Cup semi-final of the season on Saturday, with Aston Villa taking on Crystal Palace for a place in the final.

Ahead of the huge semi-final, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses five key battles that could decide the game and offers a score prediction.

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FA Cup news: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Five key battles and score prediction

FA Cup news: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Five key battles and score prediction

Nottingham Forest are headed to Wembley in the FA Cup for the first time since 1991, when they fell at the final hurdle in a 2-1 loss to Tottenham after extra time.

This tie won't be any easier as they need to overcome seven-time FA Cup winners and last year’s runners-up Manchester City.

Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry takes a look at five key battles to anticipate in the second semi-final on Sunday.

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FA Cup news: Aston Villa beat Preston North End to seal trip to Wembley
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FA Cup news: Aston Villa beat Preston North End to seal trip to Wembley

After comprehensively beating hosts Preston North End 3-0 in the FA Cup on Sunday, Aston Villa will play fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley.

Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reports on the game and examines what it means for Villa going forward.

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FA Cup quarter-finals betting tips: Forest fancy another feast against Brighton and Pep’s Man City look to avoid another Cherries slip-up
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FA Cup quarter-finals betting tips: Forest fancy another feast against Brighton and Pep’s Man City look to avoid another Cherries slip-up

The scars of Cheltenham have just about healed, and after 12/5, 18/5 and 4/1 winners last time out - which included Newcastle to stun Liverpool and win the Carabao Cup – we are f***ing back and ready to wage war on the Camel Coats again this weekend as the FA Cup reaches the quarter-final stage.

Before we kick on, though, what was that international break about? Jordan Henderson being in the England squad over Morgan Gibbs-White in 2025 is criminal.

Tuchel has been at the Bitburger Pils again, hasn’t he?

Right then, here’s your weekly fix of the Bookie Basher’s Sports News Blitz betting tips.

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FA Cup news: Preston North End vs Aston Villa – Five key battles and score prediction

FA Cup news: Preston North End vs Aston Villa – Five key battles and score prediction

Championship outfit Preston North End host Premier League heavyweights Aston Villa in an FA Cup quarter-final this weekend, with a trip to famous Wembley in the offing.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at five key battles across the pitch that could prove decisive at Deepdale Stadium.

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FA Cup analysis: Bournemouth vs Man City - Five key battles and score prediction

FA Cup analysis: Bournemouth vs Man City - Five key battles and score prediction

High-flying Bournemouth welcome Manchester City to the Vitality Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, March 30 (4.30pm kick-off).

The Cherries will be looking to progress to the club’s first-ever FA Cup semi-final, while Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to salvage what has been a disappointing season by reaching the semi-finals of the famous competition.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.

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FA Cup news: Newcastle Utd vs Brighton – Five key battles and score prediction
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FA Cup news: Newcastle Utd vs Brighton – Five key battles and score prediction

Sunday lunchtime sees a big FA Cup clash at St James’ Park, with Newcastle taking on Brighton for a spot in the hat for the quarter-final draw. 

Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson outlines five key battles ahead of the tie and offers a score prediction.

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Man Utd news: How the FA Cup has been a lifeline for Manchester United in recent seasons
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Man Utd news: How the FA Cup has been a lifeline for Manchester United in recent seasons

The Premier League’s most successful club, Manchester United, are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup after beating Leicester City 2-1.

United were successful in the fourth round, unlike their other Premier League counterparts Liverpool and Chelsea who lost to Plymouth Argyle and Brighton respectively.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks at how Manchester United’s history in the FA Cup places them as favourites, despite sitting 13th in the Premier League.

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