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Newcastle not selling Woltemade this summer

Newcastle have no intention of selling Nick Woltemade this summer despite a challenging debut campaign. Following his club-record transfer, the 24-year-old struggled initially with the physical demands of English football. However, after recent tactical adjustments, the Magpies are fully convinced their German forward will thrive in his second season at St James' Park.

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Atleti enter race for Silva after Man City exit

Atletico Madrid have sensationally joined the race to sign Manchester City icon Bernardo Silva as they search for a marquee replacement for Antoine Griezmann. The Portuguese playmaker is set to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer, sparking a high-stakes scramble among Europe's elite clubs.

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Barca turn down Man City & Juve stars despite free transfer offers

Barcelona have reportedly rejected the chance to sign both Bernardo Silva and Dusan Vlahovic on free transfers this summer. Despite their financial constraints, the Catalan giants are prioritising other high-profile targets to replace the departing Robert Lewandowski, focusing on balancing their books and reinforcing specific tactical areas rather than simply grabbing bargains.

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Will Fati return to Barca?

Ansu Fati has rediscovered his scoring touch and his smile during a productive loan spell at Monaco, but his dreams of a grand return to Barcelona have hit a significant roadblock. Despite the player’s desire to prove himself back at Spotify Camp Nou, the Catalan giants appear to have other plans for the 23-year-old forward.

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Henry sends 'special thanks' to Arsenal squad after title success

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has led the tributes to Mikel Arteta’s squad after the Gunners were officially crowned Premier League champions, ending a painful 22-year wait for the top-flight title. The Frenchman, who was a cornerstone of the club’s last title-winning side in 2004, expressed his gratitude to the current crop of stars for finally delivering silverware to a new generation of supporters.

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Man Utd draw up surprising plans for Bowen transfer swoop

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a shock move for West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of a massive summer transfer window. The Red Devils have entered a race alongside Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea for the England international’s signature - but with a highly unexpected tactical role in mind.

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Maddison 'embarrassed' by Tottenham relegation battle

James Maddison has pulled no punches regarding Tottenham's current predicament, describing the club's slide into a relegation dogfight as "embarrassing". The England international is also walking a fitness tightrope as he attempts to steer Spurs to safety while avoiding another major setback following a long-term injury lay-off.

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Rodri 'very keen' on Madrid move as he looks to follow Guardiola

Manchester City midfield lynchpin Rodri is reportedly desperate to secure a move to Real Madrid as the era of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium draws to a close. The Spanish international has long been a dream target for Los Blancos, and the changing landscape in Manchester has finally opened a door that previously seemed permanently bolted shut.

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'He'd love to!' - Guardiola tipped for shock Liverpool move

Manchester City are reportedly preparing for life after Pep Guardiola, but a former Liverpool star, Jermaine Pennant, believes the legendary coach should stay in the Northwest by making a move to Anfield. With current Liverpool boss Arne Slot under increasing pressure on Merseyside, the prospect of a sensational cross-rivalry appointment has been mooted.

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Gabriel roasts Man City fan after Arsenal title win

Gabriel Magalhaes has wasted no time in settling scores after Arsenal finally ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title on Tuesday night. The Brazilian centre-back took to social media to deliver a brutal response to the viral Manchester City fan who had spent the season mocking the Gunners' title charge.

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Why Arteta wasn't present for wild Arsenal title party

Arsenal have finally ended their 22-year wait for Premier League glory, sparked by Manchester City's failure to beat Bournemouth on a dramatic night. While the playing squad and coaching staff descended into wild celebrations at London Colney, Mikel Arteta, the mastermind behind the triumph, was a notable absentee.

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De Zerbi: Spurs' relegation scrap bigger than Europa League final

Roberto De Zerbi has issued a rallying cry to his Tottenham squad, sensationally claiming that their upcoming relegation decider against Everton carries more weight than last season's Europa League final. The Italian tactician believes the very "dignity" of the club is on the line as Spurs face a final-day showdown to maintain their Premier League status.

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📽️ | Saka & Lewis-Skelly taunt critics who called Arsenal 'bottlers'

Bukayo Saka and Myles Lewis-Skelly have sent a defiant message to their critics after Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years. The Gunners stars took to social media to mock the "bottlers" narrative that has followed Mikel Arteta’s side throughout their recent attempts to reach the summit of English football.

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Slot's position is untenable after Salah's parting swipe

When Mohamed Salah clashed with Jurgen Klopp after being taken off in a frustrating and costly draw with West Ham on April 27, 2024, the Egyptian decided against continuing the argument afterwards. As Salah told reporters as he passed through the mixed zone at the London Stadium, "If I speak, there will be fire", so the winger wisely kept his mouth shut, and his powder dry.

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How Arsenal won the title: 11 moments that decided the race

And just like that, the Premier League title race is over. A truly absorbing battle between Arsenal and Manchester City swung this way and that throughout the second half of the campaign, but it is the Gunners who have come out on top, securing their first domestic title for 22 years with a game to spare.

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🎥 | ‘Belongs to all of us’ - Wenger features in title message

Arsenal have officially ended over two decades of hurt by clinching the Premier League title, and the club marked the historic achievement with a powerful tribute featuring legendary former manager Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman, who was the last man to lead the Gunners to league glory in 2004, passed the torch to Mikel Arteta in a moving video shared across the club's social media channels.

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Stay or go? Guardiola delays Man City future 'decision'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that a final decision regarding his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium will be made at the end of the season. Following City's failure to reclaim the Premier League title after a decisive draw handed Arsenal the crown, the legendary manager remains coy about his next steps but insists he is still the happiest man on the planet to be managing the club.

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Enzo answers the call as Chelsea stars send Alonso a message

Chelsea ensured Tottenham's fight for Premier League survival will go down to the final day as Enzo Fernandez inspired a 2-1 victory over their fierce London rivals on Tuesday - the Blues' first win in seven games. The Argentine swept home a fine opener from long range in the first half before turning provider for Andrey Santos in the second period, keeping his side's hopes of European qualification alive.

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Spurs aren't safe yet! Kolo Muani awful in Chelsea loss

Tottenham will head into the final day of the Premier League season still with work to do if they are to avoid relegation after they fell to a 2-1 loss at Chelsea on Tuesday. Richarlison's second-half strike wasn't enough for Roberto De Zerbi's side as their four-game unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of their rivals from across London.

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🎥 | Wild party at Emirates as Arsenal crowned PL champions

Jubilant Arsenal supporters have flooded the streets outside Emirates Stadium, lighting flares and waving flags to celebrate their first Premier League title in 22 years. The wild scenes in north London erupted after Manchester City's unexpected 1-1 draw against Bournemouth mathematically ended the title race, officially crowning the Gunners as the undisputed champions of England.

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It's over! Pep's perfect EPL farewell goes up in smoke

Despite the best efforts of Erling Haaland, Manchester City gifted the Premier League title to Arsenal by drawing 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday. The visitors had arrived at the Vitality Stadium hoping to close the gap to the Gunners to just two points ahead of Sunday's final round of fixtures and, thus, give Pep Guardiola a shot at lifting the trophy for a seventh time before stepping down as manager.

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Love him or loathe him - now you MUST respect Arteta

This time last year, Gary Neville argued that Mikel Arteta's most notable achievement at Arsenal was not his 2020 FA Cup win - but still being in a job despite going five subsequent seasons without winning a major honour. "We thought those days were gone where you could have this type of patience being afforded to you," the former Manchester United defender said on Sky Sports.

Frequently asked questions

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.

The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.

Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.

Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.

As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.

Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.

At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.

Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.

Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.

The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.

Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.