Man Utd analysis: Good Evans! Jonny was the best thing about draw at Villa Park

Man Utd analysis: Good Evans! Jonny was the best thing about draw at Villa Park

Manchester United eased the pressure slightly on Erik ten Hag after pocketing a point from a goalless draw with Aston Villa.

A torrid 3-0 defeat to Tottenham and 3-3 draw with Porto saw the heat turn up on the Dutchman.

There was a marked improvement at Villa Park and Sports News Blitz's Robert Bore delves a little deeper into the display…

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Greyton Roses take positives from opening-day defeat to All Stars at the Graveyard

Greyton Roses take positives from opening-day defeat to All Stars at the Graveyard

To survive last season in the South African fourth tier was no mean feat for the Greyton Roses.

Heading into the new season, expectations are to improve on last term's finish, alongside continued growth of the club, explained manager Trevor Kramer.

"It's no question that this season will be more competitive if you look at the teams in the league,” he told Sports News Blitz.

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Autumn Internationals 2024: England vs New Zealand recap & head-to-head battles

Autumn Internationals 2024: England vs New Zealand recap & head-to-head battles

With rugby league heading into hibernation for the winter, it's time we switch focus to union, with the yearly Autumn Internationals just around the corner.

Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at the opening game of the 2024 series - the mouthwatering prospect of England v New Zealand.

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Everton vs Newcastle United analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

Everton vs Newcastle United analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

The pick of the action this weekend sees a fascinating clash at Goodison Park as Everton face Newcastle United in a key match at both ends of the table.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea analyses five key battles and gives a score prediction.

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Free betting tips: Goodbye ‘The Greek’, Sunderland v Leeds, Liverpool, lampposts

Free betting tips: Goodbye ‘The Greek’, Sunderland v Leeds, Liverpool, lampposts

The Bookie Basher is back but feeling in somewhat pensive mood this week

There’s a massive game in the Championship, then we get straight into Premier League shizzle, looking at the games involving Liverpool, Everton, Tottenham and misfiring Manchester United.

But first, we have some business to attend to…

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Premier League Team of the Week: McNeil, Palmer and Van de Ven shine bright
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Premier League Team of the Week: McNeil, Palmer and Van de Ven shine bright

Mads Hermansen’s heroics, Micky van de Ven’s electrifying display, Dwight McNeil’s game-changing performance, and Cole Palmer’s record-setting outing headline this week’s Premier League standout performances.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the top performers in this week’s Premier League Team of the Week...

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Autumn internationals 2024 (Nov 2-30): Fixtures, venues and kick-off times
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Autumn internationals 2024 (Nov 2-30): Fixtures, venues and kick-off times

November is nearly upon us, which means it’s Autumn Internationals time, when South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina do battle with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Here is the full fixture list for the 2024 Autumn Internationals (UK & Ireland times), with a tasty clash between heavyweights England and New Zealand kicking off proceedings...

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Man Utd analysis: Enough is enough…it’s time for Erik ten Hag to go

Man Utd analysis: Enough is enough…it’s time for Erik ten Hag to go

Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager is hanging by a thread after a torrid 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore, who has followed United through the good, bad and ugly years, gives his thoughts on the performance…

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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

The pick of the action this weekend sees Manchester United hosting Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial match for both of their top-four aspirations.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Michael Davey considers five key battles to anticipate in the crunch clash at Old Trafford.

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Leeds United vs Coventry City analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

Leeds United vs Coventry City analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

Saturday brings a tasty affair in the Championship with the last two play-off final losers facing one another in a mid-afternoon clash at Elland Road.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley considers the five key battles for the 3pm kick-off at Elland Road.

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Premier League analysis: Five things we have learned from the first five games

Premier League analysis: Five things we have learned from the first five games

The 2024/25 Premier League campaign is in full swing now as every team has played five games so far this season.

As we look ahead to Gameweek Six, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea discusses what we have learned from the first five Gameweeks.

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F1 news: Three of the best race victories from departing driver Daniel Ricciardo
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F1 news: Three of the best race victories from departing driver Daniel Ricciardo

It was announced on Thursday that the eight-time grand prix winner, Daniel Ricciardo, would be leaving Visa Cash App RB immediately before the next race in Austin, Texas.

With the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend probably being his last race ever in F1, Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Harry Whitfield reviews the top three wins of his fantastic career.

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Leeds United news: Three contenders vying to fill the void left by Crysencio Summerville
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Leeds United news: Three contenders vying to fill the void left by Crysencio Summerville

Crysencio Summerville tore Championship defences apart last season - then broke Leeds United fans’ hearts in the summer, leaving Elland Road for West Ham United.

The club brought in Largie Ramazani and held onto Wilfried Gnonto - but can they both replicate the goal contributions Summerville provided, or will it be someone else?

Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield evaluates each of their chances this season.

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Premier League Betting Tips: Newcastle to hold Man City, Duran to carry on scoring

Premier League Betting Tips: Newcastle to hold Man City, Duran to carry on scoring

The Bookie Basher is back and among chatting about the price of Freddos, Duran Duran and Eye of the Tiger, he has also picked out some Premier League betting tips for you.

The top-flight table is shaping up nicely after five games, with only three points separating league leaders Man City from sixth-placed Newcastle United, who happen to be locking horns at St James’ Park this weekend.

Let’s start there shall we…

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NFL Betting Tips: Bills to boss Ravens, Lions to end Seahawks’ unbeaten run
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NFL Betting Tips: Bills to boss Ravens, Lions to end Seahawks’ unbeaten run

Another NFL game-week has come and gone and the season is shaping up nicely.

The Kansas City Chiefs moved to 3-0, while the Buffalo Bills are also undefeated. Could they be a dark horse throughout the season?

Sports News Blitz’s NFL tipster Sam Condy has scoured the SkyBet markets and decided on some of the top picks ahead of game-week four.

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Premier League Team of the Week: Maddison, Diaz, Sanchez and Jackson on song

Premier League Team of the Week: Maddison, Diaz, Sanchez and Jackson on song

This week’s top-flight action delivered thrills from all angles, with some of the league’s biggest names - and rising stars - stepping up.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the top performers in this week’s Premier League Team of the Week.

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Sports biting incidents down the years: Luis Suarez, Mike Tyson, Johan Le Roux

Sports biting incidents down the years: Luis Suarez, Mike Tyson, Johan Le Roux

The Lancashire derby between Preston and Blackburn ended 0-0 but was marred by Milutin Osmajic, who allegedly bit Owen Beck's back.

With an investigation currently ongoing from the FA, Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield reflects on some of the ill-famed biting incidents in sports over the years.

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