6 h. ago Expect to see Premier League teams going longer more often next season

Playing out from the back works for top teams but sides at the bottom are giving away too many chancesBy Opta AnalystLong-ball football has, for better or worse, been on the decline for years. Football was once a kick-and-run game, shaped by long balls and the thinking that getting the ball close to the opposition’s goal as quickly as possible increased the chances of scoring, well, more quickly.That was swiftly disproved and left further and further in the rear-view mirror as the game sped off into the Premier League era and further still in the Pep Guardiola-inspired 2010s. As the technical standard of players increased, the ball was kept on the floor more and more. The laws of the game have even been changed to allow teams to play passes so short from goal-kicks that they do not even leave the penalty area. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Man Utd continue ridiculous Premier League record as Manchester City pay penalty

Premier League fixtures for 2025-26 have been released and Manchester United have continued a quirky run on the opening day as they take on Arsenal and Old Trafford

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23 h. ago Football Daily | Premier League fixtures give Burnley the ultimate test in how to park a bus

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24 h. ago Who has the hardest start? Every Premier League club’s first five fixtures in the new 2025/26 season

Arsenal, Manchester United and Fulham can all claim to have a tough start to the new Premier League season

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24 h. ago Supercomputer predicts Premier League 2025/26 champions with Man Utd shock in final table

A supercomputer has predicted the 2025/26 Premier League season following the release of the fixtures on Wednesday morning, and it's not good reading for Manchester United fans

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26 h. ago Man Utd reveal new ticket prices and are met with furious statement from fans

Manchester United have unveiled a new pricing strategy for their 2025/26 Premier League campaign but the decisions have not gone down well with Red Devils supporters

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27 h. ago Who has hardest start? Every Premier League club’s first five fixtures in the new 2025/26 season

Arsenal, Manchester United and Fulham can all claim to have a tough start to the new Premier League season

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28 h. ago Liverpool fans in shock as Mohamed Salah 'to miss nine games including Arsenal away'

Mohamed Salah could be set to miss nine games for Liverpool next season, including six Premier League matches during the 2025/26 campaign due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations

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28 h. ago Manchester United's first six 2025/26 Premier League fixtures compared with top six rivals

Man United will face a challenging start to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign - but how do their opening games compare with those of their traditional rivals?

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28 h. ago When do Manchester United play Leeds and Liverpool in 2025/26 Premier League season?

Man United have discovered their fixture list for the 25/26 Premier League season.

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28 h. ago Six key dates to look out for after Manchester United's 2025/26 Premier League fixtures confirmed

Man United's Premier League scheduled for the 2025/26 Premier League campaign has been revealed.

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28 h. ago Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table for 2025/26 season as fixtures released

The Premier League fixtures have been announced with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all gunning to win the title as Burnley, Leeds and Sunderland bid to secure survival

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28 h. ago Manchester United Premier League fixtures claim made despite Arsenal fans' fury

The 2025-26 Premier League season were revealed on Wednesday and Gunners supporters have responded to their bruising first few fixtures of the campaign despite them not having the hardest start

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29 h. ago Full Man City fixture list for 2025/26 Premier League season

Manchester City will be hoping to reclaim their Premier League crown in the 25/26 season but they've been handed a difficult start.

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29 h. ago Premier League 2025/26 fixtures – live: Opening matches and full schedule for every club announced

Champions Liverpool defend their Premier League title, with the likes of Man City, Arsenal and more eager to challenge, while Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland are the newcomers

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29 h. ago Every Premier League club’s first five fixtures 2025/26 – and who has the hardest start

Arsenal, Manchester United and Fulham can all claim to have a tough start to the new Premier League season

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29 h. ago Full 2025/26 Premier League fixture lists revealed for Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal and others

The Premier League fixtures were released on Thursday morning, with Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and the rest of the top-flight knowing their schedule

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29 h. ago Who Man City play over Christmas and New Year period as 2025/26 Premier League fixtures confirmed

Manchester City's 2025/26 Premier League fixtures have been confirmed.

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29 h. ago Full Manchester United fixture list for 2025/26 Premier League season

Man United's fixture list for the 25/26 Premier League campaign has been revealed.

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29 h. ago Manchester United's Christmas and New Year schedule as 2025/26 Premier League fixtures revealed

Man United's 2025/26 Premier League fixture list has been revealed, meaning they now know their Christmas and New Year schedule.

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