Chelsea news: Liam Delap signing bolsters the Blues’ forward stocks
Chelsea have signed 22-year-old Premier League striker Liam Delap who is set to ply his trade with the West Londoners until 2031.
Delap was the shining light in a struggling and now relegated Ipswich in the 2024/25 campaign.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a deeper look at the signing and what it could mean for the 2025/26 season.
Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca’s Blues keen on signing Ipswich Town star Liam Delap
Chelsea are on the verge of securing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap in a deal reportedly worth £30 million, marking their first major move of the 2025 summer transfer window.
A shot at history: Chelsea face Real Betis in Conference League final with legacy on the line
It’s not the European final Chelsea fans would’ve dreamt of a few years ago, but it’s a final that matters nonetheless.
On Wednesday night in Wroclaw, Poland, the Blues will face La Liga side Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final - a shot at silverware, a shot at history, and a shot at restoring some pride after a turbulent few seasons.
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.
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.
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.
The silence of the lambs: Man Utd's pain is far from over
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore is in agony after witnessing yet another harrowing collapse from Manchester United - a pain that only gets worse with time.
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.
Premier League betting tips: Sunderland fancied, Eze to rattle Reds, more Man Utd misery
While issues at the top and bottom of the Premier League have been resolved for a while, Champions League spots are still very much up for grabs as we head into a fascinating final round of matches on Sunday.
Three from Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will join Liverpool and Manchester City in the CL promised land next season.
On Saturday’s it’s all up for grabs in the so-called 'richest game in football' as Sheffield United and Sunderland do battle at Wembley in the Championship playoff final.
As usual, Sports News Blitz tipster the Bookie Basher has got all the best betting angles covered for the weekend.
Premier League analysis: Race for Europe and Kevin De Bruyne’s last game for Man City
We are rapidly approaching the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season, still with so much to play for when it comes to European qualification.
Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at the final day of the season and the potential outcomes.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City career in stats
Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024/25 season.
He’s still got one game left away at Fulham, but Tuesday night was his final appearance at the Etihad and he was given an emotional send-off.
He’s arguably one of the best players the Premier League has ever seen.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher breaks down the numbers behind the Belgian's extraordinary time in Manchester.
Premier League analysis: Four highs and lows from Newcastle United’s season so far
Going into their final game of the season at home against Everton, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle will hope to end the season on a high.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks back at Newcastle’s season focusing on four highs and four lows from Howe’s side.
Premier League news: Manchester City vs Bournemouth – Five key battles and score prediction
FA Cup finalists and the 2023/24 Premier League winners Manchester City welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad on Tuesday night for their final home game of the 24/25 season.
With Champions League places very much up for grabs, Pep Guardiola’s charges will be licking their wounds in the aftermath of their FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, while Bournemouth and head coach Andoni Iraola will be looking to secure a top 10 Premier League finish.
Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five key battles which could prove decisive in Tuesday night’s game alongside his score prediction.
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.
Premier League news: Arsenal vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Arsenal welcome red-hot Newcastle United to the Emirates this week for a key Premier League clash in the ongoing race for Champions League qualification.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry takes a look at five key battles which could prove important in Sunday’s game and offers a 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.
Premier League news: Five players Newcastle United should sign if they achieve Champions League football
In the lead up to the conclusion of the Premier League season, many teams are still pushing for a top five finish to secure Champions League qualification.
For Newcastle United, a 2-0 victory over Chelsea and a key upcoming game at Arsenal will be the deciding game in the Magpies’ quest for Champions League football.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at five potential signings that Newcastle could make to compete in the Champions League next season.
Premier League news: How a second-place finish would benefit ambitious Newcastle Utd
Ahead of a potential Champions League qualification–deciding clash with Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United will be aware of the financial rewards of moving up to second place with a victory in London.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry looks at the benefits of finishing as high as possible in the Premier League and the role of Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR).
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.
Premier League news: Five ways Newcastle Utd bested Chelsea in race for CL football
Newcastle United proved far too strong for Enzo Maresca’s 10-man Chelsea side at St James’ Park on Sunday, securing a comfortable 2-0 win thanks to goals from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry takes a look at five ways third-placed Newcastle outperformed their London rivals, placing them in a great position for Champions League football next season.