Premier League

The competition was founded as the FA Premier League on 20 February 1992 following the decision of clubs in the Football League First Division to break away from the Football League, founded in 1888, and take advantage of a lucrative television rights deal. The deal was worth around £1 billion a year domestically as of 2013–14, with Sky and BT Group securing the domestic rights to broadcast 116 and 38 games respectively. The league is a corporation in which the member clubs act as shareholders, and generates €2.2 billion per year in domestic and international television rights.Clubs were apportioned central payment revenues of £2.4 billion in 2016–17, with a further £343 million in solidarity payments to English Football League (EFL) clubs.

Statistics show that Arteta has worse results than Emery at Arsenal

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theScore examines the most important Premier League developments by answering the key questions from this weekend's slate of action.Has Bamford dispelled his doubters?Patrick Bamford returned to the Premier League this season with a point to prove. The 27-year-old Leeds...

Transfer Gossip: Serie A duo monitor Ramos status, Real enter Alaba chase

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The summer window is closed, but that's done little to dampen a frenzied rumor mill fueled by missed opportunities and future targets. With the January period fast approaching, here's a look at what's hot in transfer talk.Chase for Brighton...

Panic Rankings: 5 teams in trouble midway through UCL group stage

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We're halfway through the Champions League group stage, and several teams with lofty expectations are suddenly in dire need of results. Here, theScore picks five clubs with the biggest cause for concern. Panic level is rated out of five.5....

Key Premier League questions from the weekend: Partey time for Arsenal?

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theScore examines the most important Premier League developments by answering the key questions from this weekend's slate of action.Is Ward-Prowse the best free-kick taker around?James Ward-Prowse has scored the most free-kicks for Southampton in the Premier League after bagging...

Transfer Gossip: All eyes on Juve, Liverpool seek VVD stand-in

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The summer window is closed, but that's done little to dampen a frenzied rumor mill fueled by missed opportunities and future targets. With the January period fast approaching, here's a look at what's hot in transfer talk.Juventus can't stomach...

Key Premier League questions from the weekend: Is Pep overthinking things?

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theScore examines the most important Premier League developments by answering the key questions that arose from this weekend's slate of action.Why did United buy Donny van de Beek?The £40-million Dutch summer signing must have been asking himself that as...

Transfer Gossip: City resume Messi chase, Haaland prefers Real to United

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The summer window may be closed, but that's done little to dampen a frenzied rumor mill fueled by missed opportunities and future targets. With the January period fast approaching, here's a look at what's hot in transfer talk.Manchester City...

Champions League takeaways: Some big clubs ready to hit panic button?

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After every Champions League matchday, theScore highlights the marquee developments from Europe's preeminent club competition.Solskjaer again solidifies position in ParisThe faction of Manchester United supporters calling for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's head is undoubtedly a conflicted group in the wake...

Key Premier League questions from the weekend: What to make of Spurs?

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theScore examines the most important Premier League developments by answering the key questions that arose from this weekend's slate of action.How did Pickford avoid punishment?Here we go again.The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was the big talking point from the...

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Wijnaldum will join Barcelona

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The midfielder has chosen to reject Liverpool's offer Georginio Wijnaldum has decided to leave Liverpool to go to Barcelona, The Mirror wrote today. The Dutchman will...

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