The Premier League Hasn’t Always Had 20 Teams
Nowadays, 20 teams can seem like the perfect number of sides to be playing top-flight football in England. Looking across to the likes of Germany, where there are 18 teams…
Which Premier League Teams Are Thought to Be in the Worst Position with PSR?
Even though the 2024/25 Premier League season has only just finished, anticipation has already turned toward the future, and clubs are already strengthening their squads ahead of next season. With…
The Clutch Winner: Palmer Delivers a Title
When big moments arrive and pressure is high, Cole Palmer tends to deliver. He proved it again, leading Chelsea to a stunning 4–1 comeback over Betis in the Conference League…
Smallest Places to Have Had a Premier League Team
Elsewhere on this site, you can read about the largest places around England that haven’t yet had a Premier League side play football from them. The flip side of that…
What are the odds for Man United securing Premier League top-4 finish next season?
Man United had a forgettable 2024/25 campaign, which they ended with a 15th-place finish in the Premier League. The Red Devils endured their worst-ever result in a single Premier League…
Why VAR Decisions Make More Sense Than Government Policy
The debate around VAR has sparked both admiration and criticism. Of course, there is no question about the role of technology in football. VAR has undoubtedly influenced decision-making in ways…
Largest Cities Never to Have Had a Premier League Team
It goes without saying that association football is the most popular sport in the United Kingdom, and it isn’t even close. Although the likes of tennis and cricket might feel…
Football players are the product with more power than ever before
In 2024, $8.59 billion was spent on international transfers. Yet, the biggest transfer coup did not include a transfer fee at all. Real Madrid contracted long term target Kylian Mbappé…
England Internationals Whose Roots Trace Back To Ireland
Ireland’s footballing heritage extends far beyond its borders. Throughout the history of the Premier League, many players have been eligible to represent the Irish national team through ancestry or even…
The Premier League is in a Mess with Gambling Sponsors
There are some that believe that gambling is the root of all evil, seeing it as nothing more than the leeching of people’s hard-earned wages to make others rich. Many…