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Cole Palmer Manchester United 2025-26

Man Utd told Palmer would cost £200m as Chelsea exit door opens

Manchester United have been told that any move for Cole Palmer would require a staggering £200 million ($265m) transfer fee. Former Chelsea and Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair believes the England international remains one of the Premier League's elite talents despite a season hampered by fitness issues. However, Sinclair suggested that failing to secure Champions League football could force the playmaker to consider his future at Stamford Bridge.

C. PalmerManchester United
West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

PL responds to fierce fan backlash against VAR

The Premier League has issued a firm defence of VAR following a damning survey by the Football Supporters Association (FSA), which revealed widespread fan dissatisfaction. Despite 75 per cent of surveyed match-goers calling for the technology to be scrapped, league officials insist the system remains vital for sporting integrity. The clash of opinions comes amid a season plagued by a documented rise in officiating errors.

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Bayern laugh off Olise exit links

Bayern Munich chiefs have laughed off mounting speculation linking star winger Michael Olise with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid or Liverpool. The Bundesliga giants remain adamant that their prized asset is going nowhere, pointing to his long-term security at the Allianz Arena as a definitive barrier to any exit.

TransfersBayern Munich
Mexico v Colombia - International Friendly

Liverpool & Newcastle ready to do battle for €80m Colombia striker

Liverpool and Newcastle United have reportedly entered a fierce battle to secure the signature of Sporting CP forward Luis Suarez ahead of the summer transfer window. The Colombian international has enjoyed a prolific campaign in Portugal, attracting elite Premier League interest following a string of dominant displays. With a significant release clause in place, any potential suitor will need to break the bank for the 28-year-old.

TransfersLiverpool
Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Spurs told they're getting relegated regardless of manager change

Tottenham Hotspur legend Chris Waddle has issued a scathing assessment of the club's current plight, claiming they are destined for the Championship regardless of who takes the managerial reins next. Following the departure of interim boss Igor Tudor, the former England international believes the rot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium goes far deeper than the dugout.

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Jude Bellingham Birmingham badge

Bellingham told at what age Birmingham return ‘could happen’

Jude Bellingham has been told at what age a stunning return to his roots at Birmingham City “could happen”. No deal will be done any time soon, with the England international midfielder currently a ‘Galactico’ at Real Madrid. Ex-Blues striker Clinton Morrison has, however, explained to GOAL when an emotional retracing of steps to the West Midlands could happen.

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League Cup, fixtures & results

Friday 6 March
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0
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0
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Monday 9 March
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THA
5
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1
FT
Monday 16 March
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2
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2
FT
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0
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2
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Friday 13 March
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0
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4
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Friday 20 March
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4
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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Arsenal crestArsenal31217361223970
W
W
W
W
D
2Manchester City crestManchester City30187560283261
D
D
W
W
W
3Manchester United crestManchester United311510656431355
D
W
L
W
W
4Aston Villa crestAston Villa3116694237554
W
L
L
L
D
5Liverpool crestLiverpool31147105042849
L
D
L
W
W
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Frequently asked questions

Manchester United, with 20 titles to their name, are the most successful side in Premier League history. They haven't won a league title since the end of the 2012-13 campaign, though.

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

Legendary English goalkeeper Peter Shilton holds the record of making the most appearances in the English top-flight (Premier League + First Division), appearing in 848 games for Derby County, Southampton, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester City. None of those 848 top-flight appearances came in the Premier League era, though!

Jimmy Greaves, widely regarded as the most prolific English goalscorer ever, leads the all-time goalscoring charts in the English top-flight (Premier League + First Division). Greaves scored an incredible 357 goals in 516 games. Greaves played his final top-flight game in the 1970-71, over two decades before the start of the Premier League era.

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

Sir Stanley Matthews is the oldest player to ever feature in the English top-flight, playing a game for Stoke City in 1965 at the age of 50 years and five days.

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 have all played 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.

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

Enzo Fernandez is the most expensive player in Premier League history. Chelsea signed the Argentine international for £106.8 million from Benfica in January 2023.