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Man Utd youngster Chido Obi forced off with worrying head injury

Chido Obi’s evening ended in distress at Leigh Sports Village as the Manchester United starlet was forced off following a worrying head injury just seconds into a U21s clash with Chelsea. The encounter, watched by first-team manager Michael Carrick, saw the young Dane receive extensive medical treatment on the pitch. It proved a bruising night for the Red Devils, who lost two key players to concussion protocols.

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Premier League

📹 | Newcastle U21 goalkeeper scores goal from own half

A Newcastle youngster has shot to fame after scoring a brilliant goal from well within his own half. Goalkeeper Aidan Harris stunned his team-mates when his smashed clearance sailed past the opposition goalkeeper during the Magpies Under-21s' 3-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League 2.

Man City invite Durban teen for trial after Toure video recommendation

The Citizens' Under-21s are running the rule over the KwaZulu-Natal youngster after Pep Guardiola's assistant was shown video footage of Khulekani Nxumalo in action in the Durban Central Premier League.

Manchester City’s historic Anfield win unlocks three value bets

In addition to just deciding a game, the dramatic finish at Anfield unlocked immediate value in the Premier League’s long-term season markets.

Man Utd teenager handed shock international call-up

Manchester United youngster James Overy has been handed a shock call-up to the Australia senior national team ahead of their upcoming friendly matches this month. Socceroos boss Tony Popovic, who has been left "impressed" by the teenager, has even hinted that Overy could earn a role in his World Cup squad for next summer's tournament in North America.

Man Utd schoolboys & parents 'bemused' by Ratcliffe outburst

Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's latest rant against the club's academy has left the Red Devils schoolboys and parents 'bemused'. Ratcliffe has taken a ruthless approach since buying stakes at the Premier League club in 2024. He has let go of hundreds of staff in a major job-cutting drive in a bid to tackle the club's financial condition.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Chelsea Academy	19	14	1	4	51	23	28	43	W W W W D
2	Manchester United Academy	18	12	4	2	40	22	18	40	W W D L W
3	Manchester City Academy	18	12	1	5	56	20	36	37	W W W W W
4	Southampton Academy	19	10	6	3	36	28	8	36	W L W D W
5	Fulham Academy	19	10	5	4	46	31	15	35	L L W W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Chelsea Academy

W
W
W
W
D

Manchester United Academy

W
W
D
L
W

Manchester City Academy

W
W
W
W
W

Southampton Academy

W
L
W
D
W

Fulham Academy

L
L
W
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

How many teams are in the Bundesliga?

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Who has made the most Bundesliga appearances ever?

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Bundesliga?

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Which famous players have played in the Bundesliga?

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the Bundesliga?

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga?

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga?

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.