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.
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.
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.
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has pulled no punches in his assessment of Manchester United, labelling the club "so poor" despite their ascent to third in the table. The former England striker expressed total disbelief that Michael Carrick’s side are currently in pole position to secure Champions League football given the standard of their performances this season.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has praised Robert Sanchez for his reaction to being dropped for the win over Aston Villa, insisting that the goalkeeper was "really disappointed" with the decision. The Spaniard had a nervy and unconvincing performance in the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, leading to him being benched and prompting fresh questions about his long-term suitability as the club's first-choice shot-stopper.
Tottenham Hotspur legend Glenn Hoddle has sensationally offered to return to the dugout in a bid to save his former club from a catastrophic descent into the Championship. The north London outfit are currently spiralling towards the Premier League relegation zone, with the appointment of interim manager Igor Tudor failing to spark the desired turnaround in fortunes.
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.