5 h. ago Premier League CEO Richard Masters delivers his verdict on promoted clubs’ survival chances

The last two Premier League seasons have seen the three promoted clubs relegated

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6 h. ago Richard Masters hopes promoted clubs can compete to survive in Premier League

Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland are tasked with bucking an alarming recent trend.

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7 h. ago What goes up must come down: can Burnley, Leeds and Sunderland buck trend?

We assess the chances of Premier League’s new teams avoiding the fate of promoted clubs for past two seasonsReasons to be cheerful There are numerous reasons behind the growing trend of promoted teams going straight back down with a decreasing number of points. One – having to adjust from dominating possession in the Championship to seeing much less of the ball in the Premier League – may not trouble Burnley quite as much as their predecessors. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Chelsea set to receive £3.75m transfer windfall as they eye three more big signings

Chelsea have been one of the Premier League's busiest clubs in the summer transfer window, making a total of eight new signings, and the Blues are now set to bank millions of pounds

Economics

16 h. ago Premier League clubs to have final say on playing matches abroad as vote option emerges

Spanish football will break new ground this season after Villarreal and Barcelona were given permission to play their LaLiga fixture in Miami on December 20 - but English football will not follow suit for now

Politics

20 h. ago Newcastle to punish Alexander Isak as Liverpool transfer saga turns ugly

Alexander Isak is facing a punishment from Newcastle as the Premier League gets underway amid the stand-off between club and player while the star striker attempts to force a move to Liverpool

Politics

25 h. ago Kick It Out warns Black players may avoid penalties due to racist abuse

The Premier League club lost the shoot-out 4-3

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31 h. ago Indian Super League in turmoil with domestic game on brink of collapse

Dispute between governing body and commercial partner has forced top-flight clubs to suspend player salariesCrystal Palace may be disappointed the court of arbitration for sport ruled against them on Monday but at least they now know their fate. Imagine if all Premier League clubs were waiting for a court decision that would, in effect, determine whether the season would go ahead at all. That is the situation the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) teams find themselves in. The whole of football there has been waiting for a ruling from the supreme court. It was expected in mid-July but has still not arrived. The season is due to start in September. Or at least, it was.The ISL, formed in 2013, has grown from eight teams to 14, becoming the top tier along the way. Football Sports Development Ltd (FSDL) runs the competition but put the 2025-26 season on hold on 11 July. At the time, despite the shock, most stakeholders felt it would go ahead but confidence, trust and bank balances have taken ...

Sport

40 h. ago Transfer roundup: Liverpool close on £26m Leoni deal to boost Slot’s defence

Calvert-Lewin undergoing medical at LeedsBournemouth sign Diakité from Lille for £30mLiverpool are close to signing Parma’s teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni for an initial fee of £26m. The 18-year-old was a target for several Italian and Premier League clubs after impressing for Parma last season but Liverpool look to have beaten off the competition as they attempt to increase Arne Slot’s defensive options.Manchester United were among the Premier League clubs to register interest in the defender. Inter had hoped to reunite Leoni with the former Parma coach Cristian Chivu but were unable to match the financial offer from Liverpool. Continue reading...

Economics

43 h. ago Carabao Cup draw live: Man United to face League Two side Grimsby in second round

11 Premier League clubs join those who have progressed from the first round

Politics

45 h. ago Carabao Cup draw live: Man United and Premier League clubs to discover second

11 Premier League clubs join those who have progressed from the first round

Politics

48 h. ago Alexander Isak rejected 'juicy' transfer offer as Pep Guardiola took action for £51m move

Alexander Isak is desperate to leave Newcastle and has refused to play for the club again, while he has previously been a target for several Premier League clubs

Economics

52 h. ago Premier League to test Ref Cams on first weekend with view to permanent rollout

Clubs, Sky Sports and TNT Sports support innovationCameras can provide near-instant replays of incidentsThe Premier League is planning to test Ref Cams in selected matches during their opening round of fixtures this weekend with a view to making the new technology a permanent feature of live TV games for the rest of the season.The Guardian has learned that the clubs have given their approval for the trial with the Premier League’s broadcast partners, Sky Sports and TNT Sports, also supporting the innovation. Continue reading...

Politics

53 h. ago Marcus Rashford claims Manchester United are stuck in ‘no man’s land’

Forward says club paying for lack of clear directionHe believes United need to ‘make a plan and stick to it’Marcus Rashford has offered a withering assessment of Manchester United’s predicament, saying a lack of consistent playing principles since Sir Alex Ferguson stood down has left the club in “no man’s land”.The forward, on loan for the season at Barcelona from United, believes that despite repeated talk of transition no transition has taken place and that the club will not be able to win the Premier League or achieve consistent success unless they make a plan and stick with it. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma's Premier League transfer 'terms agreed' as PSG exit statement made

Gianluigi Donnarumma has announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain and the Italy goalkeeper is expected to join a Premier League club in the coming days

Politics

2 d. ago Wrexham owner makes Premier League comment for the first time as fan worries emerge

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has revealed that the club's ambitions go beyond just reaching the Premier League, as he shared the concerns some fans have raised

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2 d. ago Wrexham owner wants to WIN the Premier League as fan concerns shared – 'Not laughing now'

Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners have disclosed their lofty aim to win the Premier League someday, while also stressing the need for the Welsh club to grow sustainably

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3 d. ago Andy Irving transfer pursuit with Rangers, Celtic, Bundesliga and Serie A clubs interested in West Ham player

English Premier League club must decide the next step for the Scotland internationalist

Sport

3 d. ago Revealed: The financial sacrifices Jack Grealish has made to push through loan move to Everton from Man City... with England star going 'above and beyond'

Grealish underwent his Everton medical on Sunday, ahead of signing on Monday, eager to put himself in contention to face Leeds United in the club's Premier League season opener next week.

Politics

3 d. ago The reason Nico Raskin was dropped from Rangers team by Russell Martin amid £15million transfer talk

The Belgian has been linked with Premier League clubs down south

Economics