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.
Articles by Melanie Gervasoni
06
May
Two goals down, one game to save it. Shakhtar Donetsk arrive at Selhurst Park on Thursday 7 May (kick-off 8 pm BST) for the second leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final knowing nothing short of a defining away performance keeps them in the tie.
Crystal Palace, FA Cup holders and now 90 minutes from a first European final, hold a 3-1 aggregate lead courtesy of Ismaïla Sarr's 21-second opener in Krakow, Daichi Kamada's strike from a long throw, and Jørgen Strand Larsen's late chip. The final in Leipzig, on 27 May, is within touching distance for Oliver Glasner's side.
Crystal...
01
May
Sky Sports' Monday Night Football lands in Liverpool on Monday 4 May, with Manchester City heading to Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time since Everton's summer move from Goodison Park. Kick-off is set for 20:00 BST.
The visitors are temporarily on the podium in second place right after Arsenal and have only five fixtures left to settle the title, with no margin for slip-ups. Everton, comfortable in mid-table, have little riding on the result themselves but spoiling a championship contender's evening on a fresh stretch of home turf would do nicely.
Everton vs Manchester City – Betting Odds
The Everton vs...
17
Apr
Chelsea and Manchester United, two sides on sharply different trajectories, collide at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 18 April for the Premier League Matchweek 33. Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.
With both clubs under new managers (Liam Rosenior at Chelsea and Michael Carrick at Man United), both appointed in January 2026, this fixture carries enormous stakes.
Chelsea need points to keep their top-five hopes alive, while United are protecting a seven-point cushion over sixth and pushing to cement a Champions League return after missing European football entirely this season.
Chelsea vs Man United – Betting Odds
Below we break down the betting markets, explain...
17
Apr
This is the match the entire season has been building towards. On Sunday 19 April, Manchester City and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League Matchweek 33 clash that could decide the title (kick-off 16:30 BST).
Arsenal lead the table on 70 points and 21 wins under their belt, but arrive reeling from a shock 1–2 home defeat to Bournemouth, their first league loss since January. Manchester City, fresh off a dominant 3–0 win at Chelsea, trail by six points with a game in hand. Win here, and Guardiola's side are right back in it. Lose,...
15
Apr
The city of the Renaissance sets the stage for the Europa Conference League quarter‑final second leg between Fiorentina and Crystal Palace.
On Thursday 16 April the sides renew hostilities at Stadio Artemio Franchi (kick‑off 21:00 local time, 20:00 BST) with the tie heavily tilted towards the visitors. Palace defeated the Viola 3‑0 in the first leg at Selhurst Park thanks to goals from Jean‑Philippe Mateta, Tyrick Mitchell and Ismaïla Sarr.
Now Fiorentina must conjure a memorable European comeback on home soil if they want to reach the semi-finals. Below we break down the Fiorentina vs Crystal Palace betting odds across popular...
13
Apr
There's no better stage than Anfield for Liverpool to try and claw back a two‑goal deficit. On Tuesday 14 April (20:00 BST) the Merseyside giants host Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League quarter‑final second leg.
Luis Enrique’s side carry a 2–0 advantage from the first leg after a shining Désiré Doué and Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia struck in the 11th and 65th minutes respectively, a performance described by Reuters as a dominant display that left Liverpool with "slim hope" for Anfield.
Arne Slot will need his side to show the relentless press and attacking verve the Kop demands. Below we break...