Premier League news: Aston Villa’s European adventure isn’t over - Their Champions League time will come

Premier League news: Aston Villa’s European adventure isn’t over - Their Champions League time will come

Aston Villa's historic push for Champions League qualification came to a heart-wrenching end on the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season, as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The loss, coupled with a controversial disallowed goal, left Villa fans and players alike grappling with the agony of missing out on Europe's elite competition.

Here Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines Villa’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United and how it may impact them next season.

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Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim promises ‘good days are coming’ despite major issues
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Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim promises ‘good days are coming’ despite major issues

Following Sunday’s controversial win over Aston Villa to end what has been a disastrous season, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim promised fans at Old Trafford that the “good days are coming”.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s seasoned United fan Vanely Barumire offers her take on the struggling Red Devils.

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Premier League news: Five games that will define the final matchday of the season
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Premier League news: Five games that will define the final matchday of the season

There is still a lot to play for on the final day of the Premier League season, with Champions League qualification yet to be finalised and other European places up in the air too.

Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at five key games which are set to define the 38th gameweek and offers some predictions.

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Europa League news: What Tottenham’s title win means for Ange Postecoglou

Europa League news: What Tottenham’s title win means for Ange Postecoglou

In a Europa League final that promised huge ramifications for both Tottenham and Manchester United, it was the north London side that managed to get the job done as they picked up their first major trophy in 17 years.

Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry takes a look at how Tottenham took home the title and considers Ange Postecoglou’s future at the club.

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Europa League news: ‘I always win things in my second year’ – Ange Postecoglou

Europa League news: ‘I always win things in my second year’ – Ange Postecoglou

In the late hours of May 21, under the bright lights of Bilbao’s Estadio de San Mamés, Tottenham Hotspur finally tasted long-awaited silverware that for 17 years has evaded the club and its fans.

Contrastingly, Manchester United’s season sank to new depths in what was already their worst season of the Premier League era.

Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo shares his insights on the Europa League final and the resulting managerial quotes and reaction.

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Man Utd news: ‘They’re not really good at anything’ – Roy Keane savages poor Red Devils
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Man Utd news: ‘They’re not really good at anything’ – Roy Keane savages poor Red Devils

Manchester United lost 1-0 at Chelsea on Friday to continue what has been a torrid season, leading former captain Roy Keane to declare that “they’re not really good at anything”.

Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey reports on the fallout from the loss at Stamford Bridge.

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Premier League news: Chelsea vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League news: Chelsea vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Champions League–chasing Chelsea welcome struggling Manchester United to Stamford Bridge this week for a crunch Premier League clash.

Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five key battles which could prove decisive in Friday night’s game and offers a score prediction.

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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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Europa League news: Manchester Utd dispatch Athletic Club to set up final date with Tottenham

Europa League news: Manchester Utd dispatch Athletic Club to set up final date with Tottenham

Manchester United booked their place in the Europa League final with a clinical 4-1 victory over Athletic Club Bilbao in the second leg of their semi-final on Thursday night.

Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the game at Old Trafford.

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Europa League news: Manchester Utd vs Athletic Club – Five key battles and score prediction
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Europa League news: Manchester Utd vs Athletic Club – Five key battles and score prediction

After a dominant performance in Spain last week, Manchester United welcome Athletic Club Bilbao to Old Trafford for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final clash on Thursday night.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal assesses five key battles that could prove decisive and offers a score prediction.

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Man Utd opinion: Can winning the Europa League salvage a disastrous season?

Man Utd opinion: Can winning the Europa League salvage a disastrous season?

Manchester United’s weekend loss against Brentford solidified the team’s current form. The 4-3 defeat against the Bees was summed up perfectly by Wayne Rooney, who said “there are big problems at Manchester United that need fixing”.

It’s no hidden secret that this season for the Red Devils has been awful, to say the least, writes Sports News Blitz’s resident Man Utd fan Vanely Barumire.

From potentially ending the season three places above the relegation zone, Manchester United’s 2024/25 Premier League season will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

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Man Utd vs Chelsea: Chelsea women secure the WSL title on Manchester United’s home soil yet again

Man Utd vs Chelsea: Chelsea women secure the WSL title on Manchester United’s home soil yet again

The Wednesday night fixture against Manchester United finished 1-0 to Chelsea, confirming their spot as Women’s Super League champions for the sixth consecutive season. 

It is an impressive achievement, with a notable eight titles in the last decade. 

Lucy Bronze’s 74th-minute header ensured the Blues continued their unbeaten streak this campaign and helped Sonia Bompastors side clinch the title with two games to spare.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones helps us relive the moments that defined the WSL clash.

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Man Utd news: Remembering the riches - A Red revival in Bilbao

Man Utd news: Remembering the riches - A Red revival in Bilbao

For all his recent claims of emotional detachment, Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore couldn’t escape the nerves as kick-off approached in the Basque country.

Here, he reflects on Manchester United’s stirring Europa League semi-final display against Athletic Club.

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Man Utd vs Chelsea: Five key battles and score prediction ahead of the big WSL clash

Man Utd vs Chelsea: Five key battles and score prediction ahead of the big WSL clash

Two of the Women’s Super League’s top three sides will be competing for three points on Wednesday, April 30, when Manchester United take on Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village.

This exciting midweek fixture kicks off at 20:15pm and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Chelsea currently sit at the top of the table with a six-point lead over Arsenal and an eight-point lead over Man Utd. 

With both teams in good form, it is expected to be a thrilling fixture.

Here, Sports News Blitz Manchester United fan Claudia Jones looks at five key battles to watch out for on Matchday.

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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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Manchester United Women’s team head to Portugal this summer…for a seven-a-side

Manchester United Women’s team head to Portugal this summer…for a seven-a-side

A revolutionary competition is being introduced to women’s football; World Sevens Football (W7F) tournament.

It will take place in Portugal after the domestic season finishes, just weeks before Euro 2025.

Eight professional clubs will be competing for a monumental prize pot, exceeding both the UEFA Women’s Champions League and Women’s FA Cup prize money.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones tells all there is to know about the tournament, breaking down what it could mean for women’s football.

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