Liverpool analysis: Can Arne Slot find his best midfield as Champions League race intensifies?
Arne Slot has learnt plenty about his Liverpool side lately, but as the campaign enters its most decisive month, finding the ideal midfield trio is vital to ending the Premier League season strongly.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth takes a look at how the Reds’ win over Everton raised questions about who should start in midfield.
Premier League betting tips: Title race twists await in City vs Arsenal, Cole Palmer’s Man Utd threat, and more Gameweek 33 betting tips
Crazy stat time. Since January 1, 2025, PSG have beaten more Premier League teams at home than Spurs have.
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 the seismic title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday, April 19.
Champions League analysis: Liverpool FC fall short against Paris Saint-Germain
Liverpool versus PSG at Anfield began with belief.
Despite the uphill task, there was real confidence inside the Liverpool camp that another famous European comeback was possible. The message was simple, play with heart and restore pride.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping examines Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to PSG, from their early energy and lack of quality on the ball to Hugo Ekitike’s injury and the shift in focus toward Champions League qualification.
Liverpool news: Andy Robertson’s five most memorable moments in a Reds shirt
In a heartfelt announcement, Robertson confirmed he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Speaking to fans, he expressed deep gratitude for the club, team-mates, and supporters who shaped his journey.
His departure marks the end of an era, with the Scot set to move on in the summer transfer window, closing a chapter filled with silverware and unforgettable moments.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping takes a look at Robertson’s five most memorable moments in a Liverpool shirt.
Liverpool’s European dream hanging by a thread after 2-0 defeat to PSG
A lack of attacking intent and growing pressure on Arne Slot leave the Reds with everything to do at Anfield.
Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping looks at how Liverpool FC’s passive, attack-lacking performance in their 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain has left their European hopes hanging by a thread heading into the Anfield second leg.
Soccer opinion: Liverpool’s season hanging by a thread after FA Cup humbling
In the wake of a crushing FA Cup exit, Liverpool find their season on the brink after a heavy defeat to Manchester City.
Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping looks at how inconsistency, mounting pressure, and fading ambitions have left Liverpool with little margin for error as they fight to salvage their campaign through the Premier League and Champions League.
FA Cup betting tips: Man City to beat Liverpool, Gabriel Martinelli to score, and more FA Cup quarter-final 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 the big one between Manchester City and Liverpool on Saturday, April 4.
Player vs manager – Who matters more in football’s fragile environment?
From dazzling forwards to visionary managers, football success hinges on individuals who shape a club’s identity – indeed, the game has always been defined by its people. Yet, one question continues to divide fans, pundits, and executives alike: what is more damaging to a team, losing a key player or losing a manager?
The answer is far from simple as it depends on philosophy, structure, emotional connection, and ultimately the unique DNA of each club. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping explores the significance of both players and managers to determine who truly holds greater importance.
Who can replace Mohamed Salah? Top five contenders to fill Liverpool’s biggest void
With Mohamed Salah set to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season, replacing him is arguably the toughest rebuilding task the club have faced in the modern era.
The reality is no single player can replicate him exactly, but Liverpool can target players who match his impact through pace, creativity, and goal threat.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping takes a look at the top five contenders who could step into that role.
Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah’s five most memorable moments in a Reds shirt
On Tuesday, March 24, Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah announced that he will be leaving the Anfield giants in the summer, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping takes a look at Salah’s five most memorable moments in a Liverpool shirt.
Why the international break could be a turning point for Liverpool FC
For Liverpool FC, the international break arrives at a crucial moment in their season.
Recent performances have lacked consistency, with fluctuating results disrupting momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping takes a look at Liverpool FC’s opportunities and risks in the international break.
Jurgen Klopp dismisses Real Madrid links as ‘nonsense’
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has played down speculation linking him with the manager’s job at Real Madrid, insisting there has been no contact and no plans for an immediate return to the dugout.
Liverpool analysis: European success overshadowed by Premier League woes
When Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 in the second leg of their Champions League tie to secure their spot in the quarter-finals, it was the result Arne Slot needed to build momentum.
Yet three days later, Brighton & Hove Albion beat Liverpool 2-1 at the American Express Stadium, handing the Reds their 10th league defeat of the campaign.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth analyses Liverpool’s struggles as pressure continues to build on Arne Slot.
Premier League betting tips: Richarlison to score, Bournemouth to beat Man Utd, and more Gameweek 31 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 the tasty Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland on Sunday, March 22.
Champions League analysis: Liverpool vs PSG quarter-final showdown set for fireworks
The UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain is shaping up to be one of the most compelling matchups of the season, writes Sports News Blitz’s Josh Topping.
With PSG entering as reigning champions and Liverpool chasing both silverware and redemption, this encounter carries enormous weight.
It’s not just about reaching the semi-finals, it’s about pride, history, and proving a point on Europe’s biggest stage.
Two European giants, two paths: Real Madrid and Liverpool’s diverging fortunes
Real Madrid and Liverpool are two of football’s biggest teams with the same aspirations of being domestically dominant, to shine on the Champions League stage and to be crowned the best team in Europe.
Yet despite these similarities, they had paradoxical seasons in 2024/25, wildly different summer windows in 2025 and even presently are experiencing vastly different seasons in 2025/26.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Wanga Charma takes a closer look at how two European powerhouses have walked very different paths over the past two seasons.
Premier League betting tips: Liverpool to beat woeful Spurs, Erling Haaland to score and more Gameweek 30 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 the Sunday, March 15, clash between Liverpool and Tottenham.
Champions League news: Galatasaray take first-leg advantage with 1-0 win over Liverpool
Galatasaray produced a disciplined performance in Istanbul to take a narrow first-leg lead against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The Turkish side secured a 1-0 victory on a tense European night, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg at Anfield.
FA Cup news: Man City, Liverpool set for blockbuster quarter-final showdown at the Etihad Stadium
Premier League heavyweights meet for a third time this season in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
Few fixtures in English football generate as much anticipation as a meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City, and their upcoming clash in the cup promises to be no different. This match marks the third meeting between the sides this season, further intensifying a rivalry that has defined the top level of English football over the past decade.
England’s Champions League charge: Six Premier League clubs enter crucial last-16 showdowns
The 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout stage has delivered a draw loaded with narrative, pressure, and opportunity for English clubs.
With UEFA’s new coefficient-based system offering the Premier League a potential fifth qualification spot for the following season, every tie involving English sides carries extra weight.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping analyses what’s at stake.