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.
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16
Mar
A single goal either way will decide who goes through when Arsenal welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Emirates Stadium for their Champions League second leg match on Tuesday, 17 March.
The first meeting in Germany ended 1‑1 thanks to a late Kai Havertz penalty after Robert Andrich’s header, so the tie is poised on a knife‑edge. Kick‑off is scheduled for 20:00 UK time at London’s Emirates Stadium – the same stage that has become a fortress for the Premier League leaders.
With a quarter‑final spot on the line and the winners facing either Bodo/Glimt or Sporting CP, expect a tense contest...
13
Mar
The 2025‑26 Premier League season enters its business end with a mouth‑watering clash between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday 15 March at Anfield. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:30 UK time.
This match brings together two clubs whose seasons have taken very different paths. Liverpool are in the top half of the table and still chasing European qualification. Tottenham, meanwhile, have endured a turbulent campaign. They enter this fixture on the back of six defeats in all competitions, and manager Igor Tudor is under pressure.
Liverpool vs Tottenham – Betting Odds
Below we break down the betting markets, explain what each wager...
09
Mar
On Tuesday, 10 March, St James’ Park will stage a Champions League Round of 16 first‑leg showdown between Newcastle United and Barcelona. Kick‑off is set for 20:00 GMT, and the raucous Geordie crowd will be more than ready to test the nerve of a Catalan side with ambitions of conquering Europe.
This meeting is a rematch of their league‑phase opener last September, when Barça edged a 2‑1 win on Tyneside. Since then, Newcastle have battled through the knockout play‑off, thrashing Qarabag 6‑1 away and 3‑2 at home to book their place in the last 16.
Newcastle vs Barcelona – Betting Odds
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23
Feb
With a 6‑1 advantage in their pockets from the match in Baku, Newcastle gets ready to play against Qarabağ for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League play‑off on 24 February at 20:00 GMT. Anthony Gordon’s four goals and Malick Thiaw’s early header meant Eddie Howe’s side were out of sight before half‑time.
The match takes place at St James’ Park, a stadium known for its raucous atmosphere and capacity crowd of around 52,000, so expect a vibrant evening even if the tie looks settled. The reward for progressing is a meeting with either Barcelona or Chelsea in the...
18
Feb
While it sits below Europe’s marquee tournaments, the Conference League regularly throws up storylines you won’t find anywhere else. The knockout play‑off first leg between Zrinjski Mostar and Crystal Palace on 19 February is a classic case in point.
Set for a 17:45 GMT kick‑off at the Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, this fixture pits the 23rd‑placed team from the league phase against the only Premier League club in the competition.
The Eagles travel east as favourites after finishing 10th in the league phase and earning the right to host the second leg at Selhurst Park. Their...
12
Feb
The FA Cup returns to Villa Park on Saturday 14 February, and it promises far more than a mid‑winter Valentine’s Day date for supporters. Aston Villa will host Newcastle United in the 4th round of the competition.
Kick‑off is at 17:45 GMT at Villa Park in Birmingham, the same venue where Villa have produced some spectacular football this season. After winning against Newcastle in the Premier League with a 2‑0 win at St James’ Park in late January, Villa will be eager to repeat the trick on home turf.
Newcastle arrive bruised from successive defeats and cup exits but remain capable...