LONDON, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Here are the top five quirky facts as we head into another week of awesome football! Did You Know? Villarreal coach Marcelino won the Spanish manager of the year (Miguel Munoz Trophy) in the 2006-07 and 2017-18 seasons. He also won the Copa del …
Read More »Spurs vs Arsenal match background
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The North London derby pitting Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal is typically one of the best fixtures on the Premier League calendar, with these two arch rivals almost always producing exciting, attacking encounters that live long in the memory. Match background. Spurs will host Arsenal at …
Read More »Big names move on Premier League’s deadline day
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Raheem Sterling’s loan move from Chelsea to Arsenal was one of the standout deals completed late on the final day of the Premier League transfer window. The 29-year-old sought a transfer after new Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca made it clear that Sterling would not be …
Read More »Man Utd-Liverpool high stakes for Ten Hag as Premier League prepares for break
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | One of the biggest games of any season in the Premier League arrives in the third weekend as Manchester United entertain Liverpool at Old Trafford in a clash that is vital to home coach Erik ten Hag. Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat away to Brighton last …
Read More »Gundogan completes return to Man City from Barcelona
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Ilkay Gundogan has returned to Manchester City on a free transfer, just a season after leaving the club to join FC Barcelona. Gundogan has signed a one-year contract with the Premier League champions, with the option for it to be extended for a second season …
Read More »Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool face tricky fixtures
LONDON, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 Premier League will be headlined by a clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, though Manchester United and Liverpool also face tricky fixtures across the weekend of 24-25 August. Villa and Arsenal will meet in Birmingham in the early-evening kick-off on …
Read More »Arsenal, Liverpool off to winning starts in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal got their Premier League campaign off to a smooth start with a 2-0 win at home to Wolves on Saturday, with a goal in each half. Kai Havertz nodded them in front after 25 minutes following a cross from Bukayo Saka, and the impressive …
Read More »All set for new Premier League as Man City look to make it five in a row
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The new Premier League will kick off on Friday with Manchester City aiming for a fifth consecutive title in what may (or may not) be Pep Guardiola and Kevin de Bruyne’s last season at the club, while Arsenal look to go one better than last …
Read More »Chelsea vs Man City the highlight of opening weekend of Premier League season
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The first weekend of Premier League fixtures for the 2024-2025 season were published on Tuesday and have presented fans with an early season clash of giants as league champions Manchester City visit Chelsea. The match is an early test for new Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca, …
Read More »Premier League title battles for Man City, Arsenal
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The Premier League title race goes to the wire in a dramatic last weekend in England, which will also see an emotional farewell at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium. Although many questions have already been resolved before the final weekend in England, with Aston Villa claiming the …
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