Europe’s top five leagues: Analysis of starts and run-ins during 2023-24 season
The ‘big five’ European leagues have released their fixture schedules for the 2023-24 season, with the opening games barely a month away. To predict what might happen in 2023-24, we have used our latest odds to rank each team by their most likely finishing position and compared their opening and closing runs.
Players to play for both Arsenal and Chelsea after Havertz deal
Kai Havertz has become the latest player to swap Chelsea for Arsenal this summer and follows in the footsteps of Jorginho, who made the same move in January. We look at other stars to have switched between the London clubs during the Premier League era.
Players to play for both Chelsea and Man City after Kovacic deal
Mateo Kovacic has made the move from Chelsea to Manchester City and joins a growing list of players to have played for both clubs. With these being two of the richest clubs in the Premier League, plenty of players have made the switch from Stamford Bridge to the Etihad Stadium or vice-versa.
Biggest Premier League upsets: 10 shock results
Luton are preparing for their first season in the Premier League and will head into plenty of matches against the big guns as huge underdogs. There have been plenty of times down the years when the odds have been defied though, as we pick out 10 of the biggest Premier League upsets.
Who are England’s greatest footballing exports?
Following Jude Bellingham’s high-profile switch to Real Madrid, we’re checking out other England players who have moved abroad. David Beckham has won the most Three Lions caps whilst playing for teams outside of the Premier League.
Where does Pep Guardiola rank among football’s greatest managers?
Pep Guardiola has cemented his status as one of the best managers of all-time by winning the treble with Manchester City. City’s victory over Inter last Saturday earned Guardiola a third Champions League title and a second personal treble.
Which clubs have the easiest – and toughest – starts in the new Premier League fixtures?
Manchester City’s opening-day reunion with Vincent Kompany and Burnley forms part of a friendly-looking start to the 2023-24 Premier League fixtures list for the treble winners. The top-flight schedule was released on Thursday morning, with Kompany’s side hosting City on August 11 in the opening match of the season.
What next for Man City after winning the treble?
Manchester City reached the pinnacle of the European game with victory in the Champions League final on Saturday, which also saw them complete the treble. Here we look at what could come next for the club and the latest Man City betting odds.
Premier League manager nationalities: Postecoglou the first Aussie
Ange Postecoglou will be the first Australian to manage in the Premier League after taking up the reins at Tottenham. Australia will be the 25th nation to provide a permanent Premier League boss and one of nine to be represented by just a single manager.
Man City vs Man Utd comparison: How Pep’s treble winners match up to Fergie’s class of 1999
Manchester City emulated Manchester United’s 1999 trophy treble with victory in the Champions League final against Inter Milan. Having seen off United at Wembley to add the FA Cup to their Premier League title, City’s 1-0 victory over Inter Milan means they have matched the feat previously only achieved in English football by their cross-city rivals.
How Europe’s top five leagues compared in 2022-23
The final round of domestic matches in this marathon season took place over the weekend, with Karim Benzema’s Real Madrid departure and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s AC Milan retirement providing the main headlines. We have reviewed the key numbers from Europe’s top five leagues in 2022-23.
Who is Ange Postecoglou and what can Tottenham fans expect?
Many Tottenham fans will be asking who is Ange Postecoglou and what can they expect from their new manager next season? Spurs supporters appear to be split on the selection, with some questioning his pedigree, but that will not faze the single-minded 57-year-old.
Football managers to move from Scotland to England
Ange Postecoglou has swapped Celtic for Tottenham as the north London club’s permanent successor to former head coach Antonio Conte. Here we look at the most recent top-flight managers to move from Scotland to England and how they fared.
Mauricio Pochettino record: New Chelsea manager has solid CV
Chelsea have turned to former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino at the end of a turbulent campaign which saw them finish 12th in the Premier League. The Argentinian also had experience in England’s top flight with Southampton and will be looking to help the big-spending Blues get back on track.