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.
Premier League goals: Record tally in 2022/23 season
The 1,084 Premier League goals scored last season represented a new record for a 20-team campaign. Abdoulaye Doucoure’s crucial strike for Everton against Bournemouth on the final day, which clinched the Toffees’ survival, also meant the league surpassed the previous high of 1,072 in 2018-19.
The best Premier League quotes from the 2022-23 season
Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a bombshell, Jurgen Klopp pulled a hamstring and Graham Potter had a haircut. Here we look back at the best Premier League quotes from the 2022-23 season.
Coventry vs Luton: Hatters to have slight edge at Wembley
A place in the Premier League is the ultimate prize up for grabs when Coventry do battle with Luton at Wembley on Saturday. Each team is aiming to cap off a remarkable upturn in fortunes by returning to England’s elite level – securing a £100million-plus windfall in the process.
Treble winners: Where could Manchester City rank among Europe’s greatest teams?
Manchester City are bidding to become only the 10th Treble winners in football history by securing league, cup and European Cup triumphs in the same season. We have delved into the history books to compare Pep Guardiola’s side to past all-conquering teams.
The greatest managers in British football
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are on the verge of winning the treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in one season. Conquering Europe has been the one achievement missing from Guardiola’s record during his time at the Etihad Stadium and Champions League glory would mean he can undoubtedly be classed as one of the greatest managers in British football.
Manchester United away record has alarm bells ringing
Erik ten Hag has received plenty of praise during his first Premier League season but there will be major concerns over a wretched Manchester United away record. The Red Devils have lost eight times on the road and failed to win any of their away games against the top nine teams.
Who are the Premier League’s benchwarmers?
As the season reaches its climax, we have taken our annual look at the Premier League’s most prominent substitutes ahead of the summer transfer window. We can reveal the identity of the players who have amassed the most time on the sidelines.
What has gone wrong at Chelsea?
Chelsea’s season plumbed new depths in Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Arsenal, not just in that it was the sixth defeat of Frank Lampard’s six-game reign but also the manner in which the team seemed to disintegrate in the first half.
Leicester vs Everton: Foxes fancied for crucial victory
Premier League relegation battles don’t come much bigger than Leicester versus Everton, with both teams languishing in the bottom three. The Foxes were crowned champions just seven years ago, while the Toffees have competed in England’s top flight every season since 1954.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham: London rivals hard to split
Crystal Palace and West Ham will both be looking to bounce back from midweek Premier League defeats at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Each team had previously edged clear of the relegation zone in recent weeks and may now settle for a share of the spoils at this stage.
Five issues for Ryan Mason to fix at Tottenham
Tottenham’s disappointing season has taken a turn for the worse, after a heavy defeat at Newcastle and a home draw against Manchester United all but ended their hopes of finishing in the top four. How can their interim manager turn things around?
Liverpool vs Tottenham: Reds to stay in top-four race
Liverpool and Tottenham will each bid to keep their slim top-four hopes alive when they meet at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday. The good news for the Reds is that they won the reverse fixture in London 2-1 earlier this season and last lost to Spurs back in 2017.
Fulham vs Man City: Cottagers to be blown away
Manchester City took a huge step towards a third successive Premier League title – and maybe even the treble – in midweek and look in no mood to let it slip from here. City cut the gap to leaders Arsenal to two points with two games in hand after an emphatic 4-1 victory which had all the hallmarks of a title-winning team.