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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FA Cup betting tips: Cardiff City to score, and banter club Manchester United to serve up more chaos
We are up, for the Cup, and Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is here with his highly anticipated betting tips.
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.
FA Cup news: Five talking points from Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Tottenham
Aston Villa made light work of Tottenham in a 2-1 victory at Villa Park on Sunday night to advance to the FA Cup fifth round.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce considers five key talking points from the game.
FA Cups news: Late Harry Maguire header sees Red Devils past Leicester City
Harry Maguire scored a stoppage-time header to send Manchester United into the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of Leicester City.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore takes a look at another topsy-turvy performance from Ruben Amorim’s side.
FA Cup news: Five potential fourth-round upsets
This weekend sees the return of the world’s oldest national football competition as the fourth round of the FA Cup kicks off.
Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea takes a look at five potential upsets ahead of the action.
FA Cup news: Leeds Utd vs Millwall – Five key battles and score prediction
Saturday marks the much-anticipated return of the FA Cup and one fixture likely to produce fireworks is the showdown between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.
FA Cup fourth-round betting tips: Manchester United to flounder, Newcastle to deliver, and a kick of nostalgia
Sports News Blitz’ Bookie Basher is back with football betting tips - and a touch of poetry - for this weekend’s highly anticipated fourth-round FA Cup fixtures.
FA Cup news: Birmingham City vs Newcastle United – Five key battles and score prediction
League One leaders Birmingham City host high-flying Premier League side Newcastle United in the fourth round of the FA Cup this weekend.
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles to anticipate and makes a score prediction.
FA Cup analysis: Brighton vs Chelsea - Five key battles and score prediction
Brighton host Chelsea in an FA Cup fourth-round clash on Saturday, February 8, that promises to entertain.
The two sides met at the start of the season in a chaotic 4-2 win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge, which saw superstar Cole Palmer score a first-half hat-trick.