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Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta to boost Gunners title charge with new transfer target
As the busy festive period approaches, Arsenal find themselves nine points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Despite bringing in reinforcements over the summer in Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, Raheem Sterling and Neto, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta could look to the transfer market to try and turn his side's fortunes around…
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Man City news: Kevin de Bruyne’s future unclear as contract talks stall
Manchester City playmaker Kevin de Bruyne has confirmed it could be his last season at the club if contract talks do not resume.
The 33-year-old has spent the last 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, joining from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg for £45million in 2015…
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Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim targets first signing in Red Devils rebuild
Since Erik ten Hag was sacked, all eyes have been on Manchester United, and new manager Ruben Amorim is ready to make his mark on the club.
The former Sporting manager will still be learning about the squad he has inherited, but it appears that a new full-back is already on the top of his shopping list…
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Man Utd news: A new era begins as Ruud van Nistelrooy makes way for Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim officially took over as Manchester United's new manager this week, ushering in a fresh era at Old Trafford and marking the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s brief but successful stint as interim head coach.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a look at Van Nistelrooy’s brief spell in caretaker charge of the Red Devils - and looks forward to a new era at the Theatre of Dreams.
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Leeds United analysis: Are Daniel Farke’s men capable of achieving promotion from the Championship this season?
Leeds United were third last season after 15 games and now Daniel Farke’s side are in the same position, but just one point better off.
As we all know, the 2023/24 Championship campaign for Leeds ended in a disappointing play-off final defeat against Southampton.
But will it be the same this year after a similar start? Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield evaluates Leeds’ chances.
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Man Utd news: Ruud gets Red Devils revved up for Ruben Amorim’s arrival
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on Manchester United’s win over Leicester City - and gets revved up for the arrival of Ruben Amorim.
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Leeds United vs Queens Park Rangers: Five key battles & score prediction
This weekend sees an intriguing Championship matchup between two sides in contrasting form as Leeds United welcome Queens Park Rangers to Elland Road.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate in Saturday’s fixture and offers a score prediction.
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Man Utd analysis: Three players United should sign to thrive under Ruben Amorim
After years of false dawns and broken dreams in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, Manchester United hope to have finally found their man in new manager Ruben Amorim.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a look at three players the club should sign in order to kick-start a revolution under the Portuguese.
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Premier League betting tips: Liverpool and Chelsea fancied, Chris Wood to carry on scoring
The Bookie Basher has some tricks and treats for you all in his bag of Premier League tips - and gives his prediction for Chelsea v Arsenal.
Chris Wood’s form for Nottingham Forest has piqued his betting interest as the striker prepares to face Newcastle - and our tipster also looks at Liverpool’s home clash with Villa.
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Man Utd analysis: The forwards likely to play in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation
On Tuesday, we looked at the defenders likely to start in Ruben Amorim’s first XI when he selects his first Manchester United team.
Here Sports News Blitz’s George Russell picks the forwards he thinks the Portuguese tactician will turn to.
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Greyton Roses FC news: Superb Roses pick up first win despite late penalty scare
A second-half strike from stand-in skipper Francisco Kandiado was the difference as 10-man Greyton Roses celebrated their first win of the season away to the Spain Football Academy on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz looks at the key takeaways from the game.
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Man Utd analysis: The defenders likely to play in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 formation
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo takes a deep dive into Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation to explore how it might reshape Manchester United’s defence - and he identifies the ideal players for each role.
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Leeds Utd news: Tiger Tanaka - the midfield maestro filling in for the missing Ethan Ampadu
Sports News Blitz writer and Leeds United fan Harry Whitfield takes a look at the impact midfielder Ao Tanaka is having on Daniel Farke’s team since breaking into the starting XI.
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Club Brugge vs Aston Villa analysis: Five key players and score prediction
Club Brugge are set to host an Aston Villa side hurting after some disappointing performances of late, including exiting the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace before being dismantled 4-1 by Tottenham in the league.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks at five Aston Villa players who need to find their form again if they have any hope of beating the Belgians.
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Man Utd news: Red Devils held by Chelsea as Ruben Amorim waits in the wings
Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first league game in charge ended in disappointment as Manchester United squandered a second-half lead to draw 1-1 with Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore discusses United’s latest lacklustre result and looks ahead to Ruben Amorim’s much-anticipated arrival.
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Man Utd news: Red Devils appoint Ruben Amorim as new manager
After a dismal start to the season, Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag earlier this week and have now moved quickly to appoint hotshot Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim as his replacement.
Sports News Blitz’s resident United correspondent Robert Bore breaks down the week’s events and gives us his take on Amorim replacing Ten Hag.
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Tottenham vs Aston Villa analysis: Four key battles and score prediction
Tottenham are set to host high-flying Aston Villa on Sunday in an important game in the race for the Premier League top four.
Ahead of the match, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea takes a look at four key battles that are likely to define the clash in London.
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Leeds United vs Plymouth Argyle analysis: Five key battles & score prediction
A rare 3pm kick-off at Elland Road sees Wayne Rooney and his struggling Plymouth Argyle side take on high-flying Leeds United, and it could easily prove a stubborn affair.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate in Saturday’s fixture.
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Premier League betting tips: Arsenal and Aston Villa to win, Nicolas Jackson to score
The Bookie Basher and Sports News Blitz team up to bring you the best betting tips and tricks ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action.
Victories are predicted for Arsenal and Aston Villa, but Man Utd are backed to continue their slide into the abyss.
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Man Utd sack Erik ten Hag: Everything you need to know about rumoured replacement Ruben Amorim
With Erik ten Hag’s recent sacking from the Old Trafford hot-seat, Manchester United are rumoured to be pursuing Ruben Amorim as his replacement.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a look at the Lisbon-born manager who seems to be number one on United’s list of contenders to replace Dutchman Ten Hag.