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Barton remanded in custody after alleged assault

Joey Barton has been remanded into custody until next month after appearing in court charged with assaulting a man near a golf club in Merseyside. The former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court alongside co-accused Gary O’Grady on Tuesday following his arrest over the weekend.

West Ham United v Manchester United - Premier League

Disasi: Chelsea 'bomb squad' treatment was tough

French centre-back Axel Disasi has finally lifted the lid on his turbulent and frustrating period at Stamford Bridge before securing a crucial winter loan move to West Ham United. The defender opened up about his time in the infamous Chelsea 'bomb squad' and the mental resilience required to survive being frozen out, while revelling in his recent career revival at the Hammers.

Manchester City v Galatasaray A.S. - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8

Cherki's ‘confusing’ flaw revealed by ex-Lyon teammate

Manchester City’s summer signing Rayan Cherki has long been hailed as one of the most natural talents in world football, but former Lyon teammate Remy Riou has shed light on the frustrating side of the playmaker’s game. Despite being described as a freestyle football player similar to Ronaldinho, Riou believes Cherki’s tendency to overcomplicate things often hampered his efficiency during their time together in France.

End of an England era as Walker confirms retirement

After an illustrious international journey spanning 15 years, legendary defender Kyle Walker has officially announced his retirement from the England national team. The 35-year-old Burnley star leaves behind a remarkable legacy of 96 caps, having played a pivotal role in transforming the Three Lions' fortunes across five major tournaments and multiple historic finals.

Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Yoro told he's picking 'too many fights' by Man Utd legend

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has issued a stern warning to Leny Yoro, suggesting the young defender is currently being outmatched physically in the Premier League. The 20-year-old centre-back has become a regular fixture under Michael Carrick, starting the club's last three matches, but Ferdinand believes the Frenchman is making a tactical error by trying to impose himself physically on strikers who are far more developed.

Aluko wins Joey Barton libel case

Former England international Eni Aluko has secured a landmark legal victory against ex-manager Joey Barton following months of relentless social media harassment. The High Court ruling brings an end to a distressing period for the Lionesses hero, holding her abuser financially accountable for a deeply personal and defamatory public campaign on social media.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	30	20	7	3	59	22	37	67	W W W D D
2	Manchester City	29	18	6	5	59	27	32	60	D W W W W
3	Manchester United	29	14	9	6	51	40	11	51	L W W D W
4	Aston Villa	29	15	6	8	39	34	5	51	L L D W D
5	Chelsea	29	13	9	7	53	34	19	48	W L D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
D
D

Manchester City

D
W
W
W
W

Manchester United

L
W
W
D
W

Aston Villa

L
L
D
W
D

Chelsea

W
L
D
D
W

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.