10 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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16 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 When the 2025/26 SPFL fixtures are released for the Scottish Premiership, Championship, League One and Two

Hampden chiefs will release the full set of fixtures for all four leagues this week

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

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27 h. ago The fixtures Premier League’s Afcon stars will miss – including one huge potential title clash

The 2026 African Cup of Nations takes place across December and January this season

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27 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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28 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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28 h. ago Man United's dream XI for opening Premier League fixture vs Arsenal after four transfers

Manchester United know they will begin the Premier League season with a blockbuster fixture against Arsenal on Sunday, August 17

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30 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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30 h. ago Chelsea handed Champions League boost after Premier League fixtures announcement

Good news for Enzo Maresca ahead of next season

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30 h. ago Man Utd fans fear Ruben Amorim 'sacked in September' and blame Premier League fixtures

Manchester United fans are fearing for the future of Ruben Amorim as the Red Devils have been handed a nightmare start to their Premier League season

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31 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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31 h. ago Liverpool facing huge Mohamed Salah blow for Arsenal showdown after Premier League fixture release

This year’s Africa Cup of Nations will have a big impact on Liverpool

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31 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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32 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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32 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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32 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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32 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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32 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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32 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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