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Arteta explains viral 'pen' training drill after video goes viral

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his latest unconventional training methods after footage of his players balancing pens between their fingers while dribbling went viral. The Spaniard insists that these unique exercises are designed to foster clarity and commitment within the squad as they look to move past recent domestic cup disappointments.

Diaz test will decide Trent's England fate

Trent must lock down Diaz or kiss World Cup hopes goodbye

It was one of those passes that only Trent Alexander-Arnold could play. Liverpool had struggled to break down Tottenham in December 2024, Spurs holding strong for 23 minutes despite waves of pressure. And then, Alexander-Arnold delivered the killer ball. He drifted in from the right wing, created the ideal angle, and whipped a cross in between two centre-backs, right onto Luis Diaz's head.

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PSG backed to 'massacre' Liverpool in UCL first leg

Christophe Dugarry has predicted that Paris Saint-Germain will "massacre" Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. The France World Cup winner believes the gulf between the two teams is "colossal" and he doesn't expect a serious challenge from Arne Slot's struggling Reds at the Parc des Princes.

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Kane's 'special mentality' key before Real Madrid

As Bayern Munich prepare to face the reigning European champions, Joshua Kimmich has singled out Harry Kane as the man capable of tipping the scales in their favour. The striker has enjoyed another stellar season in Bavaria, but Kimmich insists his value extends far beyond the goals he provides on the pitch.

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Sporting CP squad 'were happy' Gyokeres left for Arsenal

Ahead of a highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final clash, Maxi Araujo has clarified that Sporting CP hold no resentment towards Viktor Gyokeres following his summer transfer to Arsenal. The winger emphasised that the entire squad were actually delighted for their former teammate, viewing his move to London as a well-deserved reward for his incredible efforts.

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No perfect plan to destroy Real Madrid, says Kompany

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has admitted it is impossible to formulate a flawless tactical plan to stop Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash. However, the Belgian coach remains optimistic about the availability of star striker Harry Kane, dismissing fears that the forward has lost his match sharpness despite a recent spell on the sidelines.

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Arbeloa refutes claim Bellingham & Mbappe return hinders Madrid

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has firmly rejected suggestions that integrating superstars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham back into his starting XI risks damaging his team's tactical balance. Ahead of a crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, the coach defended his star-studded squad, labelling the challenge of fitting the elite duo into his starting line-up as a massive advantage.

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.