Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
News
10
Oct
The 2026 World Cup qualification continues in Group F on 14 October, with Ireland hosting Armenia at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Kick‑off is scheduled for 19:45 BST. Group F is a four‑team round‑robin featuring Portugal, Armenia, Hungary and Ireland, and only the group winner qualifies automatically for the World Cup while the runner‑up moves into the play‑offs.
After the first two matchdays Portugal sat top on six points, Armenia second on three, and Hungary and Ireland level on one point. Ireland therefore need a home win to keep their qualification hopes alive and avenge September’s 2‑1 defeat in Yerevan.
Ireland vs Armenia...
02
Oct
Matchday 2 of 8 sends Premier League side Aston Villa to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord. The game takes place on Thursday 2 October at De Kuip (Stadion Feijenoord) and kicks off at 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST).
It will be the first time these two clubs have met in European competition. Their only previous meeting was a friendly match back in 2010, when Aston Villa won 3-1.
Feyenoord qualified as Dutch champions and are notoriously strong at home, while Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are enjoying their first Europa League campaign in a long time and will look to build on their Matchday...
17
Sep
On Saturday 20 September, Liverpool welcome their city rivals to Anfield for a lunchtime kick‑off at 12:30 BST. Derby tickets sold out quickly, so expect Anfield to be bouncing.
TNT Sports have snapped up the television rights: viewers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 or TNT Sports Ultimate.
This page breaks down the key markets available and explains what each bet means. All Liverpool vs Everton betting odds quoted below are accurate at the time of writing, but they can shift as team news and market sentiment evolve, so always check the latest prices before...
26
Aug
This guide offers up‑to‑date betting odds Manchester United betting odds for every match in the 2025‑26 season across the Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup. All odds below were correct at the time of publication. Prices will fluctuate, so always check the latest markets before placing a bet.
Premier League Manchester United Betting Odds
Manchester United’s top priority is to move up the table after last year’s 15th‑place finish. Below you’ll find current Manchester United odds for upcoming Premier League fixtures and outright markets.
Matchday 4 – Manchester City vs Manchester United (14 September 2025)
Within the match week 4 out of...
25
Aug
Aston Villa head into the 2025/26 season competing on several fronts, giving bettors plenty of markets to explore. The club will feature in the Premier League, alongside domestic cup action in the FA Cup and EFL Cup, as well as a European campaign in the UEFA Europa League. On this page you’ll find the latest Aston Villa betting odds across all these competitions, including outright markets and match odds.
Premier League Aston Villa Betting Odds
Aston Villa start the 2025‑26 Premier League season looking to build on last year’s sixth‑place finish. With European football on the horizon, Unai Emery will need...
24
Jul
George Hardwick is a professional mixed martial artist from north‑east England who has risen from local gym sessions in Middlesbrough to become one of Europe’s most talked‑about lightweight fighters.
Trained alongside his older brother Harry at Middlesbrough Fight Academy, Hardwick built his reputation on relentless pressure, slick boxing, and punishing body‑shot finishes.
After capturing and defending the Cage Warriors lightweight title, he found himself on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023. As of July 2025 he holds a professional record of 13 wins and 3 losses, all of his defeats coming by decision.
Biography
Birth: 6 December 1996, in Middlesbrough, England. Grew...