Manchester United have been urged to consider a stunning move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as the Red Devils look to rebuild their engine room this summer. Former United striker Louis Saha believes the club should be in the conversation to sign Fernandez if he becomes available. The Argentine World Cup winner faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge following a turbulent period in West London.
Benjamin Sesko has sent a clear message to the Manchester United hierarchy, urging the club to hand Michael Carrick the manager's job on a permanent basis. The Slovenian striker has flourished under the interim boss and believes the former midfielder has completely transformed the atmosphere at Old Trafford.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing assessment of Martin Odegaard, claiming the Arsenal captain has become a "big problem" for Mikel Arteta. Despite the Gunners sitting at the top of the Premier League table, Scholes believes the Norwegian’s tendency to drop too deep is stifling the team's attacking fluidity.
Virgil van Dijk has admitted that losing Alisson Becker would represent a "big blow" for Liverpool as speculation regarding a move to Italy continues to gather pace. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a switch to Juventus, with it reported that there has been contact between the Serie A giants and the player's representatives.
Cole Palmer has been warned that his long-term career prospects could be stunted by the "toxic" environment at Chelsea following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. Despite the England international’s public commitment to the club, Premier League legend Gareth Barry believes the ongoing turmoil in west London may force the forward to reconsider his future amid persistent links to Manchester United.
Glenn Hoddle has revealed that he offered to take the managerial reins at Tottenham alongside Ossie Ardiles before the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi. The sensational proposal was made to the board after the sacking of interim boss Igor Tudor as Hoddle sought to help his old club escape Premier League relegation.
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.