Championship recall: A look into Sunderland’s previous playoff finals
Sunderland take on Sheffield United on Saturday at Wembley Stadium to fight for promotion to the Premier League.
Sunderland were relegated back in 2017 following years of mismanagement, now the Mackems are just 90 minutes away from a return to the promised land.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at how the Black Cats have fared in their previous playoff finals.
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.
Five takeaways from the final Bundesliga matchday
There’s nothing quite like the final matchday of the Bundesliga.
Nine games, all at once, and everything can change in a matter of minutes. This year was no exception.
There were still European spots up for grabs, and one team hoping to escape the relegation play-offs.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks at the key decisions from the final day in the Bundesliga.
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.
FA Cup news: Oliver Glasner hails ‘special’ Crystal Palace title win over Manchester City
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has hailed the Eagles’ historic FA Cup final victory over Manchester City on Saturday as a “special win”.
Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey rounds up some of the best quotes from a famous triumph.
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.
FA Cup final recall: Crystal Palace and Man City’s results in previous Wembley finals
Crystal Palace and Manchester City will lock horns at Wembley on May 17 to battle for the honour of lifting the 2025 FA Cup trophy.
We have mapped out both Palace and Man City’s road to the final following their semi-final wins over Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest respectively.
And now Sports News Blitz Academy writer Max Snigorski takes a look at the two rivals’ record in previous finals they have contested.
Which teams could be promoted to the Bundesliga?
The race for promotion to the Bundesliga is tighter than ever.
Heading into the final matchday, five teams still have a theoretical chance of going up. Only Hamburger SV are already guaranteed promotion.
One direct promotion spot remains, along with a potential route via the promotion play-off against the 16th-placed Bundesliga side.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher breaks down the five contenders and what could lie ahead on a thrilling final day.
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.
Championship news: Sheffield Utd vs Sunderland – Who fares best in the play-offs?
Following two very different Championship play-off semi-final ties, with one ultra-competitive and the other a landslide, Sheffield United and Sunderland will duke it out for a place in the Premier League next season.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley takes a look at the last three play-off campaigns for both finalists and predicts who will seal their place amongst the elite.
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).
German football news: Five Bundesliga players that stood out this season
The Bundesliga has once again seen some impressive performances this season and a few surprises along the way.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher highlights five players who have made an impact in the current season.
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.
Europa League news: The only hope for Manchester United’s torrid season rests on the Europa League
Manchester United are having a Premier League season to forget under incumbent Head Coach Ruben Amorim.
United’s abysmal league form is in stark contrast to their performances in Europe, in which they are now set for a final showdown against London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao for Europa League glory.
Sports News Blitz writer and beleaguered Man Utd fan Vanely Barumire is clinging onto the positives of the European campaign under Amorim and addresses whether the season can somehow be salvaged.
German Bundesliga news: Hamburger SV are back in the top tier of German football
After six seasons in the second tier, fallen giants Hamburger SV have finally secured promotion back to the German Bundesliga on the penultimate matchday.
This brings an end to a 2,555 day hiatus and brings an euphoric delight to fans of the German football staple.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher chronicles their story from oblivion to redemption.
Championship news: Sunderland vs Coventry City – Five key battles and score prediction
After an intense affair on Friday saw Sunderland emerge 2-1 victors over Coventry City in their Championship play-off semi-final first leg, attention now shifts to the second leg at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.
Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry takes a look at five key battles that could decide who heads to Wembley for the play-off final and makes a score prediction.
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.
Premier League news: Ollie Watkins breaks Aston Villa goalscoring record
Ollie Watkins etched his name into the Aston Villa history books on Saturday thanks to a first-half stoppage-time goal at Bournemouth.
The England international’s strike not only secured a crucial three points for Unai Emery’s side but also made him Villa’s all-time top Premier League goalscorer, surpassing Gabriel Agbonlahor’s long-standing record of 74 goals.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes a look at Watkins’ defining moment and places it in the context of Villa’s Champions League ambitions.
Premier League news: Five stars who were developed in the Bundesliga
While the English Premier League is commonly regarded as the biggest and most financially lucrative football league in the world, the German Bundesliga has built its own reputation for consistently producing top talent.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks at five current Premier League stars who first made their mark in the Bundesliga.