Premier League betting tips: Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes to score in Manchester Derby, Tottenham without a win, again, and more Gameweek 4 predictions
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 big Manchester derby on Sunday, September 13.
Are Manchester United's early season struggles signaling a crisis?
Manchester United's slow start has already sparked criticism from some of football's biggest pundits, but three games into the season, is the panic really justified?
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo takes a closer look at Manchester United’s start to the season and reflects on whether their early struggles really deserve the level of criticism they have received.
EFL: Asmir Begovic backs lowly Leicester City to ‘find their rhythm’ in League One
Asmir Begovic has backed his former club Leicester City to compete for League One promotion this season despite a miserable start to the new campaign.
The Foxes suffered back-to-back relegations and there doesn't appear light at the end of the tunnel as they languish 18th in League One with just five points from their opening five matches.
Russell Martin has come under immense scrutiny following their torrid start to the season, and many are calling for his head and doubting his credentials already so early on.
Premier League betting tips: Arsenal vs Chelsea early title decider, Hull City to pick up another win and more Gameweek 3 predictions
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 clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday, September 6.
Premier League analysis: Positive signs for Aston Villa despite narrow Arsenal defeat
Aston Villa may have suffered a second consecutive Premier League defeat, but there were plenty of encouraging signs to take from their 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Villa Park.
Bukayo Saka’s 59th-minute goal was enough to separate the two sides, with Arsenal leaving the West Midlands with all three points.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce shows how the result does not tell the full story of a much-improved Villa performance.
Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39
Argentina icon Lionel Messi has called time on his international career, announcing his retirement at the age of 39.
The Inter Miami star confirmed the news via an emotional Instagram message on Monday, August 31.
Abdul Abdulmalik: Is the Boreham Wood star worth a National League record fee?
When it comes to non-league football, there’s one name on everyone’s lips: Abdul Abdulmalik.
The Boreham Wood star is one of the most talked-about players in the National League at the minute, following a breakout 25-goal-contribution campaign for the Woods last season.
Boreham Wood initially rejected a £1 million offer from Djurgarden, then reportedly rejected an improved £1.5m offer.
This would comfortably break the existing National League transfer record - £1m fee Leicester City paid in 2012 for Fleetwood Town’s Jamie Vardy.
Sports News Blitz’s Will Jones debates whether the attacker is worth a record fee.
César Peixoto’s journey from Portuguese football to the Wolves hot seat
César Peixoto has taken an interesting route in football so far, going from playing to transitioning to management.
The Portuguese man worked his way up through the leagues in both instances. After ending his playing career, the former Porto player moved into management in 2019, taking his first senior job at Varzim.
Since then he has managed several clubs in Portugal, learning from different challenges and building a reputation for himself.
Now at Wolves, Peixoto has reached the biggest stage of his managerial career, writes Sports News Blitz’s Will Jones.
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea vs Brighton to be a goal-scoring fest, Liverpool to beat Nottingham Forest, and more Gameweek 2 predictions
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 clash between Manchester United and Ipswich Town on Sunday, August 30.
What have we learnt from Wolves’ start to the 2026/27 EFL Championship season?
Wolves are back in the Championship for the first time in more than eight years, following a dismal campaign that ended in Premier League relegation last season.
New manager César Peixoto will be expected by many to get the Old Gold back into the top flight at the first time of asking.
The Midlands side have started the competitive season unbeaten, with three wins and a draw from their first four games.
With plenty of positives but also a few areas for concern, what can we really make of Wolves’ start to the new season? Sports News Blitz’s Will Jones takes a closer look.
Maxence Lacroix Chelsea tactical analysis: How he fits in Xabi Alonso's 3-4-2-1
Xabi Alonso's Premier League arrival at Craven Cottage delivered the sort of box-office theatre the Stamford Bridge board paid for.
A breathless 3-2 victory over Fulham saw Morgan Rogers open his Chelsea account, ensuring the back-page headlines focused on Alonso's new-look front line and the attacking talent at his disposal.
Beneath the headlines surrounding Rogers’ debut goal and Cole Palmer's influence, another tactical detail emerged from the way the Blues built their attacks, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
Liverpool’s title credentials under threat following worrying season opener
Liverpool, under new boss Andoni Iraola, failed to give fans hope of improving on last campaign’s lacklustre performances, salvaging a point in a 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park thanks to a 99th-minute Dominik Szoboszlai penalty.
The Anfield faithful and pundits alike have already voiced their concerns surrounding the team’s chances of seriously competing for silverware on all fronts this season.
Sports News Blitz’s Johnny Jones discusses the main talking points following the Reds’ season opener on Sunday, August 23.
Premier League: Fulham vs Chelsea betting preview and prediction
Monday night's Premier League action kicks off with a high-stakes West London derby as Chelsea travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joseph Kan’gethe.
All eyes are on whether the Blues’ head coach Xabi Alonso can quickly establish the control and structure he wants from his team.
EFL round-up: Sheff Weds downed by Bradford; Jamie Vardy return talk gathers pace
Sports News Blitz loves the English Football League - and our expert Rob Beezley provides some of the stories hogging the headlines outside of the Premier League.
Premier League betting tips: Arsenal begin their title defence, Newcastle’s new manager with a rebuild and more Gameweek 1 betting tips
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the opening weekend’s Premier League TV games from Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher - including the massive clash between Newcastle and Liverpool on Sunday, August 23.
Championship analysis: Five things Wolves need to address at Preston
Wolves’ opening match of the 2026/27 EFL Championship season against Blackburn Rovers was an entertaining 2-2 draw, with a late Raul Jimenez penalty helping to rescue a point.
With Preston North End next up at Deepdale, César Peixoto’s side have several areas that they will need to address if they’re to secure their first three points of the league season, writes Sports News Blitz’s Will Jones.
2026/27 Premier League betting tips: Best title race and relegation bets ahead of the new season
The 2026/27 Premier League season is now just a few weeks away, and the excitement is tangible.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the Premier League outright markets - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
2026/27 Premier League betting tips: Alexander Isak or Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot, and a bold Tottenham prediction
Read on as we chew the fat over the Premier League Golden Boot winner for the 2026/27 campaign as well as napping some other decent ante post fancies - all courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate - The Bookie Basher.
Hidden Engine of Elite Football: Inside Youth Academy Success and Financial Realities
Youth football academies serve as the ultimate proving ground for the world’s next generation of superstars.
Every year, thousands of kids step onto pristine grass pitches, dreaming of walking out into packed stadiums in the Premier League or Champions League.
However, behind the glamour of professional debuts lies a complex ecosystem built on massive financial investments, grueling schedules, and relentless competition.
How Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham could be the next team to surprise a few in the Premier League in 2026/27
43-year-old Spaniard Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge of the West London club after Marco Silva’s exit in June due to his contract expiring.
Fulham have already made major moves in the transfer market on Arbeloa’s side, and Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks at how the ex-Real Madrid manager can shock a few doubters in the upcoming 2026/27 season.