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Redknapp warns Spurs they could be FAVOURITES to go down

Ex-Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has sparked fresh debate over the crisis at his former club by suggesting that Spurs are now "favourites to go down". The north London side find themselves in uncharted territory, plummeting toward the Premier League and towards the relegation zone following a string of disastrous results. The situation reached boiling point on Thursday night as they slumped to an abject 3-1 home defeat against Crystal Palace, leaving them just a single point above the drop zone.

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - Premier League

Vicario could make Juventus move for just £17m

Guglielmo Vicario could be heading for the exit door at Tottenham as speculation intensifies regarding a cut-price return to Serie A. The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who has been a mainstay in north London since his arrival from Empoli in 2023, is reportedly open to the move following a disastrous run of form for the Premier League side. Spurs find themselves embroiled in an unlikely survival scrap, sitting just one point above the relegation zone after a series of damaging results.

Manchester City FC v Al Ain FC: Group G - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

'Finally, it's happening' - Guardiola reveals Rodri relief

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his relief as midfield linchpin Rodri begins to rediscover his world-class form following an arduous 18-month battle with injury. The Spanish international, who secured City's first-ever Ballon d'Or triumph, has become a regular fixture in the starting XI again since January as the Premier League champions chase a historic quadruple.

Chelsea FC v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5

Rashford told 'nobody gives a f*ck' about him at Barca

Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney believes Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona has given him the reality check he desperately needed after what he described as a difficult period at Manchester United. The Watford legend claimed that the environment at the Spanish giants leaves little room for ego, insisting that "nobody gives a f*ck" about Rashford’s reputation when compared to the club’s historic stars. Deeney feels that harsh message has helped the 28-year-old rediscover his focus and thrive in La Liga.

Liverpool v Leeds United - Premier League

'Not biting my nails' - Farke confident Leeds won't be relegated

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has come out swinging in defence of his side’s Premier League credentials, insisting he is not panicking despite a difficult run of results. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against his former club Norwich City, the German coach struck a defiant tone regarding the club’s top-flight status. The Whites have endured a tough week following narrow defeats to Manchester City and Sunderland, but Farke remains steadfast in his belief that the quality is there to stay up.

Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Solanke urges Spurs to 'fight' for survival

Dominic Solanke has urged his Tottenham team-mates to wake up to the reality of a relegation dogfight following a demoralising home defeat to Crystal Palace. The north London club hit a new low on Thursday, leaving them precariously balanced just above the drop zone. In the wake of the loss, the dressing room held emergency talks to address a crisis that now threatens their top-flight status.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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