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Kane breaks Gerrard UCL record after netting crucial goal for Bayern vs PSG

Harry Kane has etched his name further into the history books after breaking a long-standing Champions League record previously held by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Despite Bayern Munich falling to a narrow 5-4 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in a pulsating semi-final first leg, the England captain’s personal landmark provided a silver lining for the German giants.

Arteta must prioritise EPL push - even if he sacrifices UCL hopes

Arsenal are about to experience a whole new level of pressure. After wrestling their teetering Premier League title chase back on course with a much-needed victory over Newcastle, the Gunners are now preparing to enter Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano cauldron in the Champions League semi-finals. However, while the prospect of a domestic and European double is tantalising, head coach Mikel Arteta must see the bigger picture.

Ospina's Colombia swansong is his best chance at World Cup glory

GOAL sits down with former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina to discuss Colombia’s new generation, his place within it, and the weight of expectation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Two more wins? Spurs set points total target for PL survival

Tottenham have been told how many points they have to get from their remaining four fixtures in order to avoid relegation out of the Premier League, with Louis Saha telling GOAL why “terrible” decisions are to blame for surprising struggles in north London. Spurs are sweating on their top-flight status heading into the closing stages of what has been a disastrous campaign.

Frank Lampard Coventry Championship trophy 2025-26

Everton & Villa cannot compete with Lampard on transfer front

Coventry are back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, with GOAL being told why the likes of Aston Villa, Everton and Brighton will struggle to compete with Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard on the transfer front. Established top-flight outfits may have more money to spend, but Joe Cole believes a “marquee name” at the CBS Arena will help to attract the kind of talent that may prove out of reach to others.

Aurelien Tchouameni Bruno Guimaraes Elliot Anderson 2025-26

Man Utd told ‘better fit’ from Guimaraes, Anderson & Tchouameni

Manchester United are being linked with Bruno Guimaraes, Elliot Anderson and Aurelien Tchouameni, with Louis Saha telling GOAL who the “better fit” from that trio would be. More big money is set to be spent by the Red Devils in the next transfer window as a natural successor to Casemiro is sought in the Old Trafford engine room. Raids on Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Real Madrid have been mooted.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	34	22	7	5	64	26	38	73	W L L W W
2	Manchester City	33	21	7	5	66	29	37	70	W W W D D
3	Manchester United	34	17	10	7	60	46	14	61	W W L D W
4	Liverpool	34	17	7	10	57	44	13	58	W W W L D
5	Aston Villa	34	17	7	10	47	42	5	58	L W D W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
L
L
W
W

Manchester City

W
W
W
D
D

Manchester United

W
W
L
D
W

Liverpool

W
W
W
L
D

Aston Villa

L
W
D
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Premier League titles?

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.