Premier League

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The Premier League, often referred to as the English Premier League or the EPL outside England, is the top level of the English football league system. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the English Football League (EFL). Seasons run from August to May with each team playing 38 matches. Most games are played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

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Premier League players could isolate together to complete season A World Cup-style camp is one solution being considered by Premier League clubs as a means to complete the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. It was reported on Monday morning that clubs.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:13Published 23 hours ago

Belarus hosts local soccer match despite coronavirus threat The Belarus soccer championship continues despite the threat in the country of coronavirus. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:44Published 3 days ago

Manchester City: The season so far A look at the progress of Manchester City's 2019/20 season before the postponement of sport due to coronavirus. They look set to relinquish their Premier League crown, but are still hoping to end their.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 4 days ago


Liverpool: The season so far A look at the progress of Liverpool's 2019/20 season before the postponement of sport due to coronavirus. The Reds were on their way to breaking records in the Premier League, but will not defend their.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 4 days ago

Brighton player tests positive for coronavirus, club to thank NHS workers with free match tickets VIDEO SHOWS: VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH SOUNDBITES FROM BRIGHTON'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND DEPUTY CHAIRMAN PAUL BARBER AND MANAGER GRAHAM POTTER / VIDEO MESSAGES FROM BRIGHTON PLAYERS INSTRUCTING PEOPLE TO Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:44Published 5 days ago

English Premier League tentatively targeting resumption on June 1, according to report English Premier League tentatively targeting resumption on June 1 with a view to completing season before making an August start to 2020-21 campaign, according to report Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:54Published 1 week ago

Jurgen Klopp in profile Before the Coronavirus outbreak prompted the suspension of the Premier League, Klopp's side sat 25 points clear at the top of the 2019/20 leaderboard. We take a look back at the Liverpool manager's.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:36Published 1 week ago

English football suspended until at least April 30 due to coronavirus pandemic Professional football in England will not resume until April 30 at the earliest due to the coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the Premier League, EFL and the Football Association, along with the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Best quotes from the 2019/20 Premier League season so far The Premier League season may have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak but there has still been plenty to talk about so far this year – literally. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 03:24Published 2 weeks ago

The players who may face contract uncertainty if season is extended into summer The delay to the Premier League season caused by the coronavirus outbreak could mean uncertainty for those players out of contract this summer. There will be no games in the top flight until at least.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published 2 weeks ago

Jamie Vardy's 99 Premier League goals: How he became Leicester's top scorer Jamie Vardy is on the cusp of joining the Premier League's 100 goals -we take a look at how he became Leicester's top scorer in the league. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published 2 weeks ago

Liverpool: agonisingly close to breaking Premier League title drought Liverpool are agonisingly close to winning their first Premier League title since 1990. But they must wait to hear how the league will progress in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 2 weeks ago

Bruno Fernandes in profile Bruno Fernandes has been crowned Premier League player of the month for February following an exceptional start to life at Manchester United. We take a look back at his career so far. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

The game goes on in England's lower leagues With top tier matches suspended, supporters of lower league sides still get to enjoy their Saturday afternoon games. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:02Published 2 weeks ago

English Premier League suspended over coronavirus With large gatherings an obvious risk, much of world sport is now in shutdown, including the world's biggest football leagues. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published 2 weeks ago

Premier League suspended until April 3 due to coronavirus outbreak The Premier League has been suspended until April 4, the Football Association has announced. The postponement takes in England’s two friendlies against Italy and Denmark on March 27 and 31. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 3 weeks ago

Bruce: Playing games behind closed doors not the answer Newcastle boss Steve Bruce looks ahead to his side's Premier League encounter with Sheffield United on Saturday March 14. The Premier League are meeting on Friday to discuss the coronavirus outbreak.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published 3 weeks ago

Liverpool fans say coronavirus won’t get in the way of Premier League title Liverpool fans say their side deserve the Premier League title even if the coronavirus throws a wrench in the rest of the season. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:42Published 3 weeks ago

No reason to play soccer without fans - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes soccer matches in England will soon have to be played in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus outbreak, but he would prefer the games to be.. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:03Published 3 weeks ago

Man City v Arsenal game off due to coronavirus The Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal set for Wednesday night has been postponed as the effect of the coronavirus on world sport deepens. It comes after the owner of Olympiacos,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:08Published 3 weeks ago

Nagelsmann's Leipzig eliminate Mourinho's Spurs to claim first ever last eight spot Red Bull Leipzig reach beat Tottenham 4-0 on aggregate to reach the Champions League quarter finals. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

Atletico gear up for crunch Liverpool game Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone's side take on Liverpool in the Champions league second leg with a slender 1-0 lead. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Manchester City v Arsenal: Premier League match preview Here is a look at all of the key statistics behind Manchester City's forthcoming Premier League clash with Arsenal. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:18Published 3 weeks ago

Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola discuss coronavirus Football managers Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola give their opinion on coronavirus affecting the Premier League. The virus has already shut down multiple leagues across Europe and as the outbreak.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:19Published 3 weeks ago

We will give absolutely everything against Leipzig, says Tottenham's Mourinho Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says his side have nothing to lose in their Champions League match against RB Leipzig Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:49Published 3 weeks ago

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