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Haaland haunts Arsenal again as City go top & relegate Burnley

Erling Haaland scored the only goal as an underwhelming Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 to move top of the Premier League and relegate the Clarets in the process. Three days after netting the winner in the title showdown against Arsenal, the Norwegian demonstrated his physical prowess to score the winner in just the sixth minute as Pep Guardiola's men edged to victory.

Rosenior had to go - but Chelsea's problems run much, much deeper

If we're being brutally honest, it always felt like a case of not if, but when the axe would fall on Liam Rosenior after he was named as the surprise successor to the sacked Enzo Maresca in January. A positive start in the Stamford Bridge dugout now feels like a distant memory, with a historically-bad run of form accelerating his downfall. Having overseen a fifth league defeat in a row, Rosenior has probably deservedly been relieved of his duties - but he was simply a symptom of the Blues wider, deeper problems.

Pogba reveals truth about fallout with 'really funny' Mourinho at Man Utd

Paul Pogba has opened up on his complex relationship with Jose Mourinho during their time together at Manchester United, describing the Portuguese manager as a "really funny" character despite their public clashes. The French midfielder returned to Old Trafford in a then-world record deal to work under Mourinho in 2016, but their partnership eventually soured before the manager's dismissal two years later.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea - Premier League

Chelsea SACK Rosenior amid dire run of form

Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior fewer than four months after the Englishman was appointed as their head coach. The 41-year-old has overseen a historically bad run of form, culminating in Tuesday night's limp 3-0 defeat at Brighton that stretched their Premier League losing streak to five games.

Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League

A Proper Spectacle: Manchester City's victory over Arsenal was a great advert for the Premier League

Manchester City's thrilling victory over Arsenal wasn't just a massive blow to the Gunners' title hopes, it was the ultimate proof that the Premier League remains the most entertaining competition in world football. As the title race goes down to the wire, are Mikel Arteta's men heading for another familiar April collapse?

Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Arsenal legend explains why he wants Spurs to avoid 'shocking' PL relegation

Arsenal legend Lauren has made a surprising admission regarding Tottenham's current plight, insisting he wants his former rivals to avoid a "shocking" relegation from the Premier League. Despite the fierce animosity between the two north London giants, the former defender believes the English top flight would suffer without its most iconic derby.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Racing	12	8	3	1	21	11	10	27	D W W W D
2	Deportivo Maldonado	12	7	2	3	20	13	7	23	D W W L W
3	Club Atletico Penarol	12	7	2	3	19	12	7	23	D L W L W
4	Albion	12	5	4	3	20	13	7	19	W W D D W
5	Nacional	12	6	1	5	19	16	3	19	W L L W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Racing

D
W
W
W
D

Deportivo Maldonado

D
W
W
L
W

Club Atletico Penarol

D
L
W
L
W

Albion

W
W
D
D
W

Nacional

W
L
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.