FA Cup news: Cup fever takes hold as Mansfield Town host Arsenal, Wrexham welcome Chelsea
There have been claims for years now that the world’s oldest domestic cup competition, the FA Cup, is losing its magic and significance to those who follow the English game.
However, just this season alone, if you are a football fan from Macclesfield or indeed Mansfield, you may beg to differ. And after Crystal Palace pulled off a shock to win last year’s final, another surprise might be on the cards, with five EFL clubs still very much in the mix for glory.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett looks at some fifth-round ties that show that this year’s FA Cup is back to its glorious best.
Premier League news: 2025/26 relegation battle analysis as Tottenham, Leeds Utd fight for survival
Matchweek 29 of the Premier League arrives overflowing with tension, especially for those clubs desperately fighting to stay afloat.
Defensive structure, discipline, and the ability to learn quickly from recent setbacks will be the difference between sinking deeper into trouble and clawing a way out of it.
With just nine games remaining in the 2025/26 campaign, the relegation picture is beginning to sharpen and the writing may already be on the wall for some, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
Premier League analysis: Five key points from Leeds United vs Man City
Manchester City got a narrow but important 1-0 over Leeds United at Elland Road at the weekend, moving in closer to league leaders Arsenal.
Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game in first-half stoppage time, with Leeds having some strong early chances - Dominic Calvert-Lewin had the best chance to score for Leeds United but wasn’t able to convert.
Despite missing Erling Haaland, Man City held firm to claim all three points.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke gives his thoughts on the game.
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: Aston Villa and Leeds Utd share spoils in dramatic Villa Park draw
Aston Villa were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Saturday in a Premier League encounter that delivered quality goals, tactical intrigue, and a dramatic late turnaround.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reviews the action from Villa Park.
FA Cup betting tips: Eberechi Eze to score, Hull City to beat Chelsea and more FA Cup fourth round betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from this weekend’s FA Cup TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including Sunday’s big one between Liverpool and Brighton.
Premier League news: Five key moments behind Leeds United’s thrilling comeback at Chelsea
Two goals down at Stamford Bridge after Jaka Bijol’s severe moment of madness, all hope seemed lost for Leeds United against Chelsea, but two quickfire goals skyrocketed the Whites into 15th place in the Premier League table.
It was a night that neither set of fans will forget in a hurry as nobody could fully believe what they had just witnessed in the second half.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Fawcett offers his insight into the most unlikely of Leeds comebacks in West London.
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.
Chelsea fail to get the better of old rivals Leeds Utd in a 2-2 draw
Chelsea vs Leeds kicked off Gameweek 26 at Stamford Bridge on the night of Tuesday, February 10, in a game that ended in a draw.
Despite enjoying a 2-0 lead past the one-hour mark, Chelsea conceded two goals to Leeds, forfeiting a full bag of points.
A win would have seen Chelsea go into the top four of the Premier League table, with fourth-placed Manchester United drawing to West Ham on the same night.
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.
Five things we learned from Newcastle’s 4-3 win over Leeds
Newcastle United edged out Leeds United in an unforgettable seven-goal thriller at St James’ Park, with late drama, standout performances and serious injury concerns all shaping the narrative.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Charlotte Allsop breaks down the key talking points from the Magpies’ chaotic 4-3 Premier League victory.
Newcastle United vs Leeds United preview: Magpies chase third straight Premier League win
Newcastle welcome Leeds United to St James’ Park on Wednesday, January 7, as they aim to make it three straight Premier League wins for the first time this season.
Following an inconsistent start to the season in both performance and results, Newcastle appear to be starting to build some momentum, writes Sports News Blitz’s Charlotte Allsop.
Premier League news: Ruben Amorim sacked by Man Utd after Red Devils stumble to draw at Leeds
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United in the wake of an uninspiring 1-1 draw at Leeds United on Sunday.
United publicly announced the news on Monday morning, with Amorim having been informed of the decision in a meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada.
Darren Fletcher will take charge of the Red Devils for the trip to Burnley on Wednesday as the club begins the search for a permanent replacement.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore looks back on the final game of the Amorim era.
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 betting tips: Wolves to suffer at the hands of Arsenal, Igor Thiago to score, and more Gameweek 16 betting tips
What a weekend that was! The title race was blown wide open by Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage-time winner for Aston Villa against Arsenal, Mo Salah went rogue with his post-match ‘bus throwing’ comments after Liverpool’s breathless 3-3 draw with Leeds, and no arrests were made during or after my work Christmas party.
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 Sunday’s big one between Sunderland and Newcastle United.
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: Arne Slot says Liverpool ‘know what to expect’ against cautious Leeds Utd
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has claimed that the Reds “know what to expect” as they prepare to face Daniel Farke’s cautious Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas takes a look at what the two managers had to say ahead of the clash.
Soccer news: Potential candidates to replace Leeds manager Daniel Farke
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey takes a look at the leading candidates for Leeds United’s next manager, but not before a brief detour into the emotional carnage that is supporting them.
There’s something unique about the way football elicits a rainbow of emotions, like despair, dread, resignation, frustration, misery, numbness, self-loathing, and heartbreaking fatalism.
There’s also a lot of hatred. Supporting Leeds, hatred is everywhere.
We hate Scum (Manchester United) because they are our bitter rivals. The rivalry with the Sheffield clubs is healthy. Chelsea, who are 200 miles away, will not be getting a Christmas card.
Morgan Rogers brace seals Aston Villa comeback in 2-1 win
Aston Villa produced a classy second-half turnaround to beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road.
The victory not only earned Villa three important Premier League points, but also propelled them into the top four.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores the key moments from the intense battle between the two sides.
Premier League betting tips: Brighton to beat Man Utd, Jack Grealish to keep shining at Everton, and more
Alright? How are we getting on?
Tough week for me personally. In fact, I’ve just had a text from my missus saying, “We need a chat this weekend about your immature behaviour.”
As if that’s going to happen during conker season.
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 huge game for Liverpool against Brentford.