Premier League news: 2024/25 season concludes - The race for Champions League football ends in dramatic finality

Premier League news: 2024/25 season concludes - The race for Champions League football ends in dramatic finality

A turbulent Premier League season concluded on Sunday May 25, with the chase for UEFA Champions League places culminating in triumph for Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle.

In cruel, devastating fashion, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest both fell prey to misfortune and perceived injustice on the final matchday to miss out on Europe’s premier competition next season after memorable seasons for both sides.

Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo recaps the primary talking points from the final Premier League matchday.

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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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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 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: 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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Premier League betting tips: Newcastle to beat Aston Villa in a promising match-up, and Leicester City to extend horrendous record

Premier League betting tips: Newcastle to beat Aston Villa in a promising match-up, and Leicester City to extend horrendous record

Full disclosure. I’ve just watched Alex Higgins’ 69 clearance against Jimmy White on YouTube, so I am revved up for whatever the Bank Holiday weekend throws at me.

Liverpool, who only need another six points to lock in the Premier League title, may have turned the title 'race' into a rather boring procession, but the battle for Champions League qualification is really hotting up, with Newcastle in the box seat.

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Premier League news: Aston Villa continue Champions League quest with win over Nottingham Forest

Premier League news: Aston Villa continue Champions League quest with win over Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa stifled a comeback to defeat high-flying Nottingham Forest 2-1 at Villa Park and continue their quest for Champions League football next season.

Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines what Saturday’s result means in the context of achieving a top-four spot.

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Premier League betting tips: Trust in Declan Rice, and brace yourself for a Manchester Derby short on fireworks

Premier League betting tips: Trust in Declan Rice, and brace yourself for a Manchester Derby short on fireworks

The Premier League rolls on, and after a midweek dose of chaos (with Chelsea vs Spurs still to come Thursday night), it’s time to see where the value lies this weekend.

Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is back with more tips - because let’s face it, we could all use a win.

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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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Premier League news: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League news: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Five key battles and score prediction

High-flying Nottingham Forest host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday in a match that could have huge ramifications for Champions League qualification.

Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea considers five key battles to anticipate at the City Ground and offers a score prediction.

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Premier League betting tips: Bournemouth are bankrupting bettors, Man Utd and Arsenal are striker-less - What could go wrong?

Premier League betting tips: Bournemouth are bankrupting bettors, Man Utd and Arsenal are striker-less - What could go wrong?

The Bookie Basher thinks with blunt attacks and VAR officials with the foresight of a defrosting lasagne, this weekend could be another rollercoaster for punters.

11/4, 2/1 and 21/20 winners last weekend. Sports News Blitz readers, are you not entertained?

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Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Nottingham Forest – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Nottingham Forest – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League high-flyers Nottingham Forest travel to St James’ Park on Sunday for a clash against Newcastle United, with both teams in hot pursuit of Champions League football.

Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles to anticipate and offers a score prediction.

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Premier League news: Five talking points from matchday 21

Premier League news: Five talking points from matchday 21

As the dust settled on matchday 21 of the Premier League season, five key talking points emerged, including Alexander Isak’s goalscoring streak, Manchester City’s heartbreak, and Tottenham’s downfall.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Christian Willis discusses the biggest stories from the latest round of league action.

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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

After putting four past Everton in a dominant display last time out, Manchester United are set for an intriguing clash with high-flying Nottingham Forest this weekend.

Sports News Blitz writer George Russell considers five key battles to anticipate in Saturday’s game and offers a score prediction.

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