Premier League betting tips: Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham to win on blockbuster weekend
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What a carry on at Old Trafford currently eh? Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have evidently met face-to-face to clear the air this week.
They’ve settled their differences over a handshake, a pint of Theakston Old Peculier, a bag of pork scratchings apiece and a mutual agreement to just blame VAR for everything going forward.
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 Sunday’s seismic clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.
Premier League: Arsenal’s attacking questions face dangerous test v Liverpool at Anfield
Arsenal travel to Anfield on Sunday looking to respond to one of the most embarrassing results of Mikel Arteta’s tenure - but their Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town has raised questions that go beyond a single disappointing evening.
The Premier League champions were knocked out by League Two opposition on penalties after a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, writes Sports News Blitz’s Almonzer Hussain.
Sunday’s meeting with Liverpool presents another significant test, particularly for an Arsenal attack that has struggled to match the consistency of the players behind it.
Jamie Carragher hails Harry Kane after England star ends 25-year Ballon d’Or wait
Harry Kane has been hailed by Jamie Carragher after making history by winning the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or in London, becoming the first English player to claim football’s most prestigious individual award since Michael Owen in 2001.
The Bayern Munich striker edged a fiercely-contested race to lift the coveted trophy, with Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe finishing second and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal taking third place.
Kane’s triumph marks a significant moment for English football, ending a 25-year wait for a homegrown winner and earning praise from former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Carragher.
Premier League news: What have we learned about the leading sides after eight games?
Eight matches into the 2026/27 Premier League season, Manchester City and Arsenal occupy the top two positions, Brighton have made an impressive start, and Liverpool are beginning to find momentum.
The latest round of fixtures offered another indication of the contrasting strengths and weaknesses among the division’s leading teams.
Man City’s perfect start ended with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, Arsenal beat Everton 2-0, and Liverpool overcame Brighton by the same scoreline.
It remains far too early to draw conclusions about where these clubs will finish.
But the opening weeks have already revealed plenty about their qualities, vulnerabilities and the challenges ahead, writes Sports News Blitz’s Almonzer Hussain.
Man Utd analysis: Michael Carrick on the brink of sack after battering by Bournemouth
Getting battered by Bournemouth on home soil never ends well for a Premier League manager - and Manchester United manager Michael Carrick’s job is hanging by a thread.
The Cherries picked Carrick’s Red Devils apart at Old Trafford on Sunday, all while dropped captain Bruno Fernandes watched on from the stands grumpily.
This all leads to one outcome - it’s just a matter of time.
Carrick will no doubt be ushered towards the Old Trafford exit door, with the likes of Antonio Conte, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann being touted by the press as potential replacements.
For now, Carrick remains in the Man Utd hot-seat, and Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through the car crash of Sunday’s shambolic display by the Red Devils.
Five Premier League players whose market value could soar in 2026/27
The 2026/27 Premier League season is well underway, with players across the division already making their marks as clubs look to achieve their ambitions for the campaign.
For some players, a strong start could prove crucial in attracting interest from clubs across the world, increasing their transfer value and establishing themselves as the league’s biggest stars.
With that in mind, Sports News Blitz writer Max Steel takes a look at five players whose market value could explode this season.
Erica Parkinson’s mindset coach Martin Fairn explains the importance of mental preparation in football
How much attention do we really pay to the mental side of football, particularly when it comes to young players?
It’s easy to focus on talent, technical ability and performances on the pitch, but what happens when a young player has to deal with the expectations that come with reaching the highest level, the pressure to constantly prove themselves and the scrutiny that comes with playing the game professionally?
These are some of the questions Sports News Blitz sub-editor Nicole Powell explored in a recent interview with Martin Fairn, co-founder and CEO of Gazing Red2Blue.
Women’s Club World Cup 2028: FIFA’s global ambitions face a test over player welfare
FIFA’s decision to stage the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in the United States in 2028 marks a significant milestone for women’s football - but concerns over fixture congestion threaten to overshadow the tournament well before it begins, writes Sports News Blitz’s Alice Rowhan.
Announced on Thursday, October 22, the 19-team tournament will run from January 5-30 in 2028, bringing together clubs from all six continental confederations for the first time of a global competition at this level.
Seven clubs have already qualified, including Arsenal, Club América Femenil, Barcelona, Gotham FC, Naegohyang from North Korea, Corinthians and Wuhan Jiangda.
The further 12 clubs are yet to be decided.
Premier League news: Michael Carrick under pressure as Antonio Conte linked with Man Utd job
Michael Carrick is coming under increasing pressure at Manchester United as questions continue to be raised about his future at Old Trafford, writes Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Desage.
After a disappointing run of results, fans are beginning to wonder whether he is the right man to lead the club forward.
With doubts surrounding Carrick's position, Antonio Conte has been linked with a possible move to Manchester.
Premier League betting tips: Chelsea to win London derby vs Tottenham, Aston Villa to beat Man City, and more Matchweek 8 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 Sunday’s game between Manchester United and Bournemouth.
Premier League: Five talking points from Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal
Premier League champions Arsenal claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, October 18, to keep pace with Manchester City.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Monzer Hussain breaks down five talking points from the City Ground, where Mikel Arteta’s Gunners banked three vital points.
Man Utd analysis: Michael Carrick’s men show some fight at Leeds to make their point
Manchester United ended a turbulent week in good spirits after showing some steel in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday.
Michael Carrick found himself under the spotlight after Lisandro Martinez spat his dummy out in front of the media following a midweek defeat to Atletico Madrid.
But the Red Devils showed some backbone to pick up a point in West Yorkshire, where Bryan Mbeumo and Dominic Calvert-Lewin got on the scoresheet.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Man Utd fan Robert Bore analyses the game.
Premier League betting tips: Goalscoring affair in Everton vs Chelsea, Bukayo Saka to score first, and more Gameweek 7 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 huge clash between Leeds United and Manchester United on Sunday, October 18.
EFL Championship: Why Midnite are serving 1,000 free chicken parmos to Boro fans this weekend
Midnite will serve 1,000 Teesside Parmos to Boro fans at Riverside Stadium this weekend following an entertaining parmo-cooking challenge that will go live following the fixture.
Fans just need to show their match ticket to claim a free parmo while supplies last.
EFL Championship news: Five talking points as West Ham hit six, QPR bounce back and Portsmouth snatch late win
Wednesday night’s Championship action provided plenty of drama, with West Ham United scoring six against Lincoln City, QPR returning to winning ways and Portsmouth grabbing a late winner against Sheffield United.
Southampton also continued their positive run with a narrow victory away at Norwich City.
With goals, red cards and late drama across the evening, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Desage looks at five key talking points from the midweek action.
Erling Haaland double not enough as Man City lose to PSG while Liverpool hit six vs LASK
Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the season after losing 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain, while Liverpool secured a thrilling 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK on Wednesday night.
Man City endured a disastrous first half at the Etihad Stadium, conceding three goals as PSG took control of the contest.
Desire Doue opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Ousmane Dembele doubled the visitors’ advantage two minutes later.
Man Utd analysis: Michael Carrick shaken by Martinez outburst after CL defeat
Manchester United’s season lurched to a new low on Tuesday night, when a Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by some bombshell quotes from Lisandro Martinez.
We are not sure beleaguered Man Utd boss Michael Carrick got much sleep after witnessing the 2-0 loss to the hosts, with Leny Yoro seeing red to add to the misery engulfing the club.
And neither did Sports News Blitz’s Man Utd writer Robert Bore, who gives his thoughts on the game, which sets things up nicely for a tasty clash with arch rivals Leeds United this weekend.
EFL Championship news: Five takeaways as West Brom, Bolton and Swansea secure midweek wins
After Tuesday night’s Championship fixtures, there is plenty to talk about. Cardiff City beat Watford 5-1, Bolton Wanderers handed Wolves a second defeat of the season, and Middlesbrough extended their unbeaten run in the league to eight.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Desage looks at five key takeaways from the midweek results.
Man Utd analysis: Fans draw little comfort from point with 10-man Tottenham on home soil
The international break was supposed to give Michael Carrick time to get his Manchester United troops into gear - but it was more of the same sluggish football at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham might be in the Premier League relegation zone, but they terrorised the hosts in the first half at Old Trafford - but failed to convert their chances.
Bryan Mbeumo put United in front with a tidy finish on 73 minutes - then Rodrigo Bentancur saw red to give Carrick’s men the perfect platform to bank three precious points.
But Dominic Solanke, who spurned a host of clear-cut chances in the match, finally found the net in stoppage time to send Spurs back to London with a deserved point.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s beleaguered Man Utd writer Robert Bore gives his thoughts on the game, which leaves United in 12th place and Tottenham in 18th with three points from six top-flight matches.
Premier League betting tips: Goals galore in Liverpool v Man City; Leeds Utd to test Arsenal
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 Sunday’s huge clash between Liverpool and beleaguered Manchester City.