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Silva at Man Utd?! Why shock transfer will ‘never happen’

Nicky Butt has dismissed the prospect of Bernardo Silva making a "Carlos Tevez-style" switch to Manchester United. As the Manchester City legend approaches the end of his contract, the former United midfielder claims Silva’s respect for the blue half of the city will prevent an Old Trafford move.

Liverpool get Szoboszlai ‘alarm bells’ warning amid Madrid links

Liverpool have been warned that "alarm bells" should be ringing regarding Dominik Szoboszlai’s contract status as interest from Real Madrid intensifies. While the Hungarian playmaker remains central to the Reds' future plans, recent comments from his national team manager regarding a potential dream move to Spain have put the Anfield board on high alert.

Arteta backed for Barca job despite lack of Arsenal trophies

Mikel Arteta has been tipped to take the reins at Barcelona in the future, even if he fails to lead Arsenal to a Premier League title. Former Blaugrana defender Miguel Nadal claims the Spaniard’s tactical identity and La Masia roots make him the "perfect fit" for the Catalan giants.

Americans Abroad: Pulisic, McKennie clash in Serie A showdown

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'Anything is possible' - Hierro backs Salah for Madrid transfer

Real Madrid icon Fernando Hierro has sparked transfer speculation by suggesting that Mohamed Salah would be a perfect addition to the Spanish capital. As the Egyptian forward approaches the final weeks of his legendary Liverpool career, the former Al-Nassr sporting director admitted that any top club would be privileged to secure the free agent.

Tottenham Hotspur FC v Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Man Utd ready to battle Liverpool for Van de Ven transfer

Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly preparing for a high-stakes battle to sign Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Micky van de Ven. Despite Spurs' struggles this season, the Dutchman’s stock has soared, making him a priority target for both North West rivals.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Manchester City	33	21	7	5	66	29	37	70	W W W D D
2	Arsenal	33	21	7	5	63	26	37	70	L L W W W
3	Manchester United	33	16	10	7	58	45	13	58	W L D W L
4	Aston Villa	33	17	7	9	47	41	6	58	W D W L L
5	Liverpool	33	16	7	10	54	43	11	55	W W L D L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Manchester City

W
W
W
D
D

Arsenal

L
L
W
W
W

Manchester United

W
L
D
W
L

Aston Villa

W
D
W
L
L

Liverpool

W
W
L
D
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Premier League titles?

Manchester United and Liverpool both have 20 top-flight league titles to their name, and are the most successful sides in English history for league wins. With Liverpool securing their second Premier League in the 2024-25 season, they've won two in the Premier League era and 18 prior to its creation. By contrast, Manchester United have won 13 Premier League titles and seven before the league's inception, last winning a Premier League title at the end of the 2012-13 campaign.

How many teams are in the Premier League?

The Premier League in its current format has 20 teams. The first-ever season of the Premier League era in 1992-93 featured 22 teams, which was then reduced to 20 teams ahead of the 1995-96 season.

Who has made the most Premier League appearances ever?

Garath Barry leads the way with 653 appearances for four different clubs: Aston Villa, Manchester City, Everton and West Bromwich Albion. James Milner is second with 637, winning PL titles with both Manchester City and Liverpool. He is still playing with Brighton, so could surpass Barry if he carries on. Third is Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs, with 632 appearances.

Who is the all-time Premier League top goal scorer?

Jimmy Greaves, widely regarded as the most prolific English goalscorer ever, but Alan Shearer is the Premier League's top scorer of all time, with 260 goals across a famed career for both Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Premier League?

Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most assists in Premier League history. Giggs spent his entire career at Old Trafford, making 672 appearances and registering 162 assists between 1991 and 2014.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Premier League and how old was he?

Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri is the youngest player to ever play in the Premier League. Nwaneri was just 15 days and 181 days old when he made his debut for the Gunners against Brentford in the 2022-23 season.

Which famous players have played in the Premier League?

Stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Eric Cantona, Steven Gerrard, Dennis Bergkamp, Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah (still playing) have all featured in the Premier League era.

Which famous managers have managed in the Premier League?

Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson, Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel, Jurgen Klopp, and Arsene Wenger are among the most famous managers to have taken charge of a Premier League club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Premier League?

Manchester United's Old Trafford is the biggest stadium in the league with a capacity of 74,310.