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Lewandowski to Liverpool? Why free agent would be wrong choice

Liverpool have lost Hugo Ekitike to injury, Mohamed Salah is preparing to depart and Alexander Isak has endured fitness issues, but Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why Robert Lewandowski should not be a short-term fix at Anfield. The prolific Polish striker is preparing to sever ties with Barcelona as a free agent, and has never graced the Premier League, but the Reds are considered to have more pressing issues to address.

Lineker dismisses 'Arsenal have choked' narrative

Gary Lineker has jumped to the defence of Arsenal following their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, insisting he will not listen to claims that the Gunners have "choked" in the Premier League title race. Despite Erling Haaland’s winner putting City just three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, Lineker believes there is still reason for optimism for Mikel Arteta's side.

Liverpool FC v Galatasaray SK - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Everton fans target Carragher with barrage of abuse

Jamie Carragher was forced to endure a hostile reception from Everton supporters as he was ushered away after facing a barrage of insults before the Merseyside derby. The Liverpool legend, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, became the centre of an ugly flashpoint as tensions briefly threatened to boil over at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Manchester City v Salford City - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Giggs urges Man Utd to give 'unlucky' £72m signing a second chance

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has thrown his support behind Michael Carrick to become the club’s next permanent manager following an impressive interim spell. The former winger also believes that the club should not turn their back on Rasmus Hojlund, who is set to return from a loan spell at Napoli this summer.

Konate delivers huge update on his future as Liverpool contract nears expiry

Ibrahima Konate has handed Liverpool a massive boost by confirming that he is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract at Anfield. The French powerhouse, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, is entering the final months of his current deal but looks set to extend his stay on Merseyside.

Ex-PL star claims Rice one of SIX Arsenal players who 'didn't turn up' vs City

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes have taken a significant blow following a defeat to Manchester City, but the post-match fallout has focused on individual failings. Former Watford forward Troy Deeney has led the criticism, identifying six key players who failed to meet expectations in the high-stakes encounter, including his "friend" Declan Rice.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Rahimo FC	27	18	8	1	41	15	26	62	W W L W W
2	Majestic FC	27	11	9	7	24	21	3	42	L L W D L
3	US Forces Armees	27	10	11	6	26	18	8	41	L W D D D
4	ASFA Yennenga	27	10	11	6	24	20	4	41	D W W L D
5	AS Douanes	27	9	13	5	25	24	1	40	D W L W W

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Form

Rahimo FC

W
W
L
W
W

Majestic FC

L
L
W
D
L

US Forces Armees

L
W
D
D
D

ASFA Yennenga

D
W
W
L
D

AS Douanes

D
W
L
W
W

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.