We are coming to the end of the Chelsea FC takeover saga as Reports RomanAbramovich has struck a deal with the UK government which will push through Todd Boehly's takeover of the club and finally bring an end to his ownership of Chelsea, are not true.
The Russian billionaire and his legal team reportedly found a resolution to the issues that had prevented the takeover from being finalised, striking an agreement over how his £1.5bn debt will be handled. However, Mirror Football understands a deal is not yet fully agreed with the Government.
Todd Boehly the new owner elect of Chelsea FC (Image- Sky Sports)
Abramovich has previously stated he does not wish to have the loan repaid to him, but Government officials were apparently worried that the 55-year-old would perform a U-turn at a later date and call for the money to be repaid.
Nonetheless, a deal is inching closer amid concerns that Todd Boehly's £4.25bn takeover would collapse before the club's operating licence expires on May 31.
Eldridge Industries founder and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Boehly will become the controlling owner once the takeover is concluded after signing an agreement to purchase the club on May 7. The American businessman will hold the most influence in the consortium, with Clearlake Capital co-founder Behdad Eghbali expected to work closely alongside him and playing an active role in making financial decisions.
As with any takeover, the Premier League must give a final sign-off on Boehly's consortium through its owners and directors test, before the Government issues a new licence to allow the sale to complete. Government approval for the sale should also give the green light for Abramovich's plan for the sale's proceeds to be donated to a new charitable foundation.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel, who has been left frustrated by the uncertainty caused by the takeover. Chelsea have been unable to make any signings or renew contracts under the restricted licence, resulting in the exit of key defensive duo Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Antonio Rudiger will join Real Madrid at the end of the season (Image- Sports Illustrated)
The ongoing nature of the takeover has already proved to be an unwanted distraction to the players on the pitch and Tuchel, who met Boehly for the first time last week, admitted it has impacted their form. "It has for sure, I don't think there's any sense in hiding from the fact that it is a distraction," he said earlier in May. "It's a question of to which level we can still live up to even if we are distracted, worried or disadvantaged by it.
"We're the only club at the moment who suffers like this and maybe the first club who ever did this. It's a situation that's unique and quite challenging. Of course, everyone wants it to be clarified. These are steps in the right direction. We've been waiting for it for a long time because we need the positive energy and the competitive atmosphere as a club. That's why it's very important that things progress."
The Chelsea FC takeover is expected to go through before the May 31st deadline.
Carabao Cup, formerly known as the EFL Cup, is a 92-team knock-out tournamentorganised by the English Football League (EFL). Teams from Premier League, and three divisions of the English Football League compete in this tournament.
Although the prize value of the EFL Cup is not that significant compared to tournaments like FA Cup and other, EFL Cup has had it's reputation among football fans since 1961. Here are all the previous winners of the Carabao Cup since the beginning.
Who were the first-ever winners of the Carabao Cup?
Aston Villa were the first-ever champions of the Carabao Cup or the EFL Cup in 1961. They defeated Rotherham United by a 3-2 aggregate after a two-leged final after being down by 0-2 in the first leg. Alan O'Neill, Harry Burrows and Peter McParland were the scorers for Aston Villa.
For the first six seasons, the EFL Cup finals were played in two legs.
Who are the current winners of the Carabao Cup?
Newcastle United defeated defending champions Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium to win their maiden EFL Cup or Carabao Cup title. They defeated Liverpool by 2-1 to clinch their first-ever domestic title since 1955 FA Cup triumph.
Alexander Isak and Dan Burn scored the goals for them.
𝐂.𝐇.𝐀.𝐌.𝐏.𝐈.𝐎.𝐍.𝐒 🏆
Newcastle United lift a domestic title for the first time in 70 years!
They beat Liverpool FC to clinch the Carabao Cup 2024-25!
Which is the most successful team in Carabao Cup history?
Liverpool with their Carabao Cup trophy in 2022. Image | EFL
Liverpool with 10 EFL trophies, are the most successful team in Carabao Cup history. They won the trophy in 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1994-95, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2011-12, 2021-22, and 2023-24 seasons.
Most successful teams in Carabao Cup/ EFL Cup history
Team
Winners
Runners-up
Liverpool
9
4
Manchester City
8
1
Manchester United
6
4
Aston Villa
5
4
Chelsea
5
4
Nottingham Forest
4
2
Tottenham Hotspur
4
5
Most Carabao Cup wins as a player
Sergio Aguero with the 2018 Carabao Cup title. Image | The Guardian
Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho are the most successful players with three Carabao Cup titles in 2014, 2016, 2018-2021 with Manchester City.
All the past winners of the Carabao Cup/ EFL Cup since 1961
Arsenal vs Chelsea Highlights Premier League 2024-25 | The Gunners seal a slender victory in the North London Derby | FT ARS 1-0 CHE
Read the highlights of the Arsenal vs Chelsea match in Premier League 2024-25 at the Emirates Stadium, London as the Gunners sealed a narrow 1-0 victory at home.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Premier League football. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the high-intense Arsenal vs ChelseaPremier League 2024-25 fixture set to be played at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Arsenal are currently placed second on the table, having earned 55 points in 28 matches. On the other hand, Chelsea are now standing in the fourth position with 49 points in 28 games.
Both teams are having a good season so far, but the result of this match will either benefit or put pressure on other teams competing in the top-four race. So sit back and enjoy the game as we bring you all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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Mar 16, 2025, 3:30 PM
Midfield General
Martin Odegaard has the most assists of any @Arsenal player against Chelsea in the Premier League (5), overtaking Cesc Fabregas and Dennis Bergkamp! #ARSCHEpic.twitter.com/JhGSO6QyHd
Mikel Merino's lone strike did enough for the Gunners to keep all three points at home in the North London Derby against Chelsea.
Arsenal dominated the game, but could not manage scoring more goals. On the contrary, Chelsea had very handful of chances and yet they failed to capitalize on those, and eventually has suffered a narrow defeat.
Mar 16, 2025, 3:24 PM
90'+5' | The full-time whistle is blown! | FT ARS 1-0 CHE
Mar 16, 2025, 3:20 PM
90' | 4 minutes of injury time added on
Mar 16, 2025, 3:19 PM
90' | Substitution for Arsenal
In: Kieran Tierney
Out: Martin Odegaard
Mar 16, 2025, 3:18 PM
85' | Substitutions for Chelsea
In: Tosin Adarabioyo, Malo Gusto
Out: Benoît Badiashile, Wesley Fofana
Mar 16, 2025, 3:11 PM
82' | Substitution for Chelsea
In: Romeo Lavia
Out: Reece James
Mar 16, 2025, 3:07 PM
78' | Substitution for Arsenal
In: Ethan Nwaneri
Out: Gabriel Martinelli
Mar 16, 2025, 3:06 PM
76' | Substitutions for Chelsea
In: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tyrique George
Out: Jadon Sancho, Christopher Nkunku
Mar 16, 2025, 3:02 PM
73' | Rice's free-kick gets deflected
Rice's free-kick hits the wall and gets deflected.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:54 PM
65' | Yellow for Odegaard
Odegaard is shown the yellow for a tough foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:54 PM
64' | Easy collection for Sanchez
Odegaard failed to produce power through his shot from middle of the box as Sanchez collected the shot easily.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:50 PM
60' | Huge save from Sanchez!
Mikel Merino half-volleyed a strike from the left from Martinelli's corner, but Robert Sanchez makes a brilliant stop right at the goal-line!
Mar 16, 2025, 2:48 PM
59' | Fofana gets booked
Wesley Fofana is booked for a foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:45 PM
54' | Gabriel gets booked
Gabriel Magalhães receives a booking for a foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:44 PM
52' | Yellow for Neto
Pedro Neto gets booked for a foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:42 PM
Can the Blues gaffer pull something out of his cards?
Mar 16, 2025, 2:35 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 16, 2025, 2:34 PM
Half-time stats
Arsenal controlled the early stages but Chelsea have grown back into the match at Emirates Stadium ⏸️
45'+3' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT ARS 1-0 CHE
Mar 16, 2025, 2:17 PM
45'+2' | 3 minutes of added time confirmed
Mar 16, 2025, 2:16 PM
43' | Over the bar for Enzo!
Following a second ball coming off the Arsenal box, Enzo Fernandez struck the ball from a distance but that sailed way over the bar.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:10 PM
37' | So close for Chelsea!
That was a huge error from Raya!
Cucurella anticipated a rebound ball following a strike from Pedro Neto, but the Chelsea left-back's left-footed half-volley was initially stopped by Raya but he slipped the ball and it went through his legs and soared just inches past the posts!
Mar 16, 2025, 2:05 PM
34' | Chance for Martinelli
Odegaard found Martinelli triggering from the right into the box, but the Brazilian winger's strike soared way over the crossbar!
Mar 16, 2025, 2:03 PM
30' | Yellow for Colwill
Levi Colwill gets the first yellow for Chelsea this evening for a nasty foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 1:57 PM
25' | Off target for Enzo!
On a quick counter attack, Enzo Fernandez sliced a powerful long-ranger from the right flank, but he missed it to the left.
Mar 16, 2025, 1:53 PM
20' | GOALLLL! Merino heads it in! | ARS 1-0 CHE
Arsenal and set-piece, you can't name a better love story!
Ødegaard's corner found Merino perfectly into the box, as his header swiftly found the left-top bin.
Arsenal are ahead!
Mar 16, 2025, 1:49 PM
18' | Trossard misses another chance
Trossard found another ball coming bounced off the crowd inside the box, but the shot missed the near post by inches!
Mar 16, 2025, 1:46 PM
13' | Another chance missed by Rice
Rice attempted another right-footed strike from a distance to the 18-yard-box, but the shot soared inches past the left post!
Mar 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
12' | Madness in here!
Timber and Martinelli both attempted to find the net; but the first one was denied by Fofana, and the next flick was denied by Sanchez on a reflex save!
The follow-up strike by Declan Rice sailed over the crossbar!
Mar 16, 2025, 1:41 PM
9' | That was close for Arsenal!
Trossard was closing Chelsea keeper Sanchez inside the box, as Sanchez's clearance found Martinelli in the middle of the park. Martinelli attempted to enter the penalty area, but chose to unleash a strike instead, which was saved by Sanchez.
Mar 16, 2025, 1:38 PM
Atmosphere in the North London Derby
Mar 16, 2025, 1:36 PM
3' | Chance for Arsenal
Jurriën Timber delivered a grounded pass into the box, that found Trossard in the middle, but the forward failed to convert it through the right top bin.
Malo Gusto missed recent matches against Leicester and Copenhagen, while Reece James made his return from injury as a substitute in the latter game. Forwards Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Marc Guiu have all been sidelined since early February due to hamstring injuries and will not participate in this match. Additionally, Mykhaylo Mudryk is currently serving a provisional doping ban after testing positive for meldonium in December.
Mar 16, 2025, 11:09 AM
Team News | Arsenal
Bukayo Saka is making progress but is still not ready to return from his hamstring injury. Meanwhile, former Chelsea player Kai Havertz, along with Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu, will remain sidelined for the rest of the season.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:28 AM
Earlier this season
On 10 November 2024, Arsenal and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw at the Stamford Bridge. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 60th minute. However, Pedro Neto equalized for the Blues only ten minutes later.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:13 AM
Tonight's venue | Emirates Stadium
Mar 16, 2025, 8:12 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the match LIVE on Star Sports Select HD Channel. Fans can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar with a paid subscription.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Premier League football. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the Manchester City vs BrightonPremier League 2024-25 fixture set to be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Manchester City, the defending champions, are having a difficult season and are currently battling to secure a spot in continental competitions for next season. The Cityzens are now standing in the fifth position, having earned 47 points in 28 matches. On the other hand, Brightonare just one point behind City, positioned seventh as of now with 46 points in 28 games.
Although City is struggling, this encounter against Brighton will be crucial for both teams before heading onto the international break. So sit back and enjoy the game as we bring you all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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Mar 15, 2025, 5:09 PM
Full-time | Manchester City 2-2 Brighton
Despite taking the lead two times throughout the game, Brighton hold Manchester City in a 2-2 stalemate at home.
Erling Haaland drew the first blood from the spot, which was canceled out only ten minutes later, through a blistering free-kick by Pervis Estupinan. Right before the break, Omar Marmoush produced a lightning strike, which put City ahead at the break. However, Brighton equalized only three minutes into the second half, as Hinshelwood's strike forced Khusanov to fire it into his own net.
Following that, Brighton had a couple of chances, with Baleba missing a golden opportunity, but they fought well to snatch a point away from Etihad, intensifying the qualification race for the top four spots in the 2024-25 Premier League!
Mar 15, 2025, 5:01 PM
Premier League 2024-25 table after this game
The race to qualify for the top four spot has just intensified!
Position
Team
Matches Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Goals Scored
Goals Conceded
Goal Difference
Points
1
Liverpool
29
21
7
1
69
27
+42
70
2
Arsenal
28
15
10
3
52
24
+28
55
3
Nottm Forest
29
16
6
7
49
35
+14
54
4
Chelsea
28
14
7
7
53
36
+17
49
5
Man City
29
14
6
9
55
40
+15
48
6
Newcastle
28
14
5
9
47
38
+9
47
7
Brighton
29
12
11
6
48
42
+6
47
8
Aston Villa
29
12
9
8
41
45
-4
45
9
Bournemouth
28
12
8
8
47
34
+13
44
10
Fulham
28
11
9
8
41
38
+3
42
11
Crystal Palace
28
10
9
9
36
33
+3
39
12
Brentford
28
11
5
12
48
44
+4
38
13
Tottenham
28
10
4
14
55
41
+14
34
14
Everton
29
7
13
9
32
36
-4
34
15
Man United
28
9
7
12
34
40
-6
34
16
West Ham
29
9
7
13
33
49
-16
34
17
Wolves
29
7
5
17
40
58
-18
26
18
Ipswich Town
29
3
8
18
28
62
-34
17
19
Leicester City
28
4
5
19
25
62
-37
17
20
Southampton
29
2
3
24
21
70
-49
9
Mar 15, 2025, 4:54 PM
90'+4' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT MCI 2-2 BHA
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | 4 minutes of injury time added on
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | Verbruggen sees a yellow
Verbruggen is shown a yellow for delaying.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | Close for Bruyne!
De Bruyne kept his free-kick low to the ground, as the ball rolled past every player inside the box but missed the far post by inches!
Mar 15, 2025, 4:48 PM
87' | Substitution for Brighton
In: Matts Wieffer
Out: Carlos Baleba
Mar 15, 2025, 4:46 PM
86' | Substitution for City
In: Kevin De Bruyne
Out: Omar Marmoush
Mar 15, 2025, 4:45 PM
83' | Substitutions for Brighton
In: Simon Adingra, Brajan Gruda
Out: Karou Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh
Mar 15, 2025, 4:44 PM
82' | So close for Baleba!
This was definitely the best chance for Brighton in this game!
Mitoma powered a grounder from the left, which sailed past every other player inside the box but found Baleba right in the middle of the box.
However, the Brighton midfielder fired his strike inches over the crosspiece despite having only Ortega in front of him.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:42 PM
80' | Hinshelwood hits the side-netting!
On a fierce counter-attack, Brighton came up with a good build-up, but Hinshelwood's strike from inside the 18-yard-box on the left only found the side-netting.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:41 PM
80' | Nico hits the bar!
Nico Gonzalez attempted a free header from inside the six-yard box, but he only rattled the near post!
Golden opportunity for the hosts!
Mar 15, 2025, 4:39 PM
79' | Chance for City
Doku beats Baleba on the edge of the corner line, but Doku's pass was quickly cleared away by the Seagulls' defence.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:37 PM
76' | Substitution for City
Silva was substituted in earlier, but seems like he has sustained an apparent injury and now he is making his way back to the bench.
In: Phil Foden
Out: Bernardo Silva
Mar 15, 2025, 4:37 PM
75' | Substitutions for Brighton
In: Yasin Ayari, Danny Welbeck
Out: Diego Gomez, Geoginio Rutter
Mar 15, 2025, 4:36 PM
70' | Collection from Verbruggen
Erling Haaland's header failed to generate the power he sought, as Verbruggen made an easy collection.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:32 PM
The gaffers
Can they pull off all three points for their respective sides?
Mar 15, 2025, 4:25 PM
63' | Brilliant chance, but offside
Gvardiol's mindblowing forward pass from way down the left flank found Marmpush running in front of the penalty area. The winger fired into the box, but his quick chip was stopped by Verbruggen.
However, Marmoush was already flagged for offside.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:24 PM
61' | Yellow for Doku
Jeremy Doku is shown the yellow for a foul.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM
60' | Chance for Brighton!
Diego Gomez unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box, but it sailed inches past the left post.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM
58' | Substitution for Man City
In: Bernardo Silva
Out: Savinho
Mar 15, 2025, 4:22 PM
54' | Chance for City
Ilay Gundogan's long-ranger from outside the box was well-blocked inside the opposition box.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:21 PM
51' | Chance for Brighton
Baleba found the ball at the edge of the box following a mispass from Savinho, but his right-footed strike soared past the left-post.
Minteh's dangerous cross was denied by Gvardiol at first, but the following corner was headed in by Webster into the six-yard box, and Hinshelwood's strike bounced off Khusanov and entered the goal!
Brighton equalizes for the second time this evening!
Unluckily, the goal will be counted as an own goal by Khusanov.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:16 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 15, 2025, 3:50 PM
45'+4' | The half-time whistle is blown | HT MCI 2-1 BHA
Mar 15, 2025, 3:46 PM
45' | 4 minutes of added time announced
Mar 15, 2025, 3:46 PM
45' | Game resumes
Van Hecke seemed to be in discomfort, but he is now fine after receiving medical attention. The game has resumed.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:44 PM
43' | So close for Pedro!
An error from Ruben Dias led Joao Pedro to collect the ball in an open front of goal, but his left-footed grounder sailed just inches past the right post!
Very close for the Brighton marksman.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:41 PM
39' | GOALLL! WHAT WAS THAT, MARMOUSH? | MCI 2-1 BHA
Absolute brilliance from the Egyptian youngster!
Gundogan's swift square found Marmoush right in front of the 18-yard-box, and netted an absolute banger as his blistering right-footed strike rattled te back of the net, leaving no room for Verbruggen!
City leads yet again!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:39 PM
38' | Poor effort from Gundogan
Haaland chipped the ball swiftly in front of Gundogan, but the German midfielder's half-volleyed strike went past the far post.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:37 PM
35' | Chances for Brighton
Webster's header following a corner was denied by Haaland in front of the goal.
The following attack was carried out by Minteh, but his left-footed curler sailed past the far post.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:35 PM
Into the history books!
Erling Haaland makes more Premier League history 👏
His goal against Brighton gets him to 100 goals and assists faster than any other player! pic.twitter.com/8B9RnGlR9x
Savinho sprinted into the box from the right, but took second before taking a strike, but van Hecke executed a perfect tackle to deny the strike.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:30 PM
29' | Chance for City
Jeremy Doku made a sublime run on the left before delivering a cross into the box, but Haaland's first-time strike from the middle of the box went way over the crossbar!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:27 PM
26' | Baleba is shown a yellow
Baleba is shown Brighton's third yellow this evening for a foul.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:26 PM
24' | Save from Verbruggen
Verbruggen quickly stretched his right foot on the ground to deny a grounded strike by Savinho who struck it from close to the six-yard box.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:23 PM
21' | GOALLLLL! Estupinan slots it home with a screamer!!! | MCI 1-1 BHA
Oh my word!
What a free-kick from Estupinan!
From close to the 18-yard-box, Estupinan unleashed a powerful left-footed free-kick which rattled the left post and drifted back into City's net!
Game on!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:19 PM
18' | Mitoma gets booked
Karou Mitoma is booked for a foul on Savinho.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:17 PM
15' | Yellow for Savinho
Savinho received a booking as well for time wasting.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:14 PM
11' | Pedro is booked
Joao Pedro is shown a yellow.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:13 PM
Milestone alert!
Haaland registers his 100th goal contribution in his Premier League career!
The Norwegian Machine also scores his 21st goal this season!
94 Premier League matches, 100 goal involvements for Erling Haaland 👏@ManCity's superstar striker puts the home side ahead from the penalty spot#MCIBHApic.twitter.com/6KYsocbKV9
Haaland netted it through the bottom-right corner with a powerful grounder from the spot, leaving Verbuggen on the other end.
City leads!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:11 PM
10' | Penalty for City!
Haaland played the pass to Marmoush running upwards on the right, as he is taken down inside the box by Adam Webster, and referee Simon Hooper signalled for a penalty!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:10 PM
8' | Chance for City
Marmoush entered a penalty from the left before unleashing a strike, but Jan Paul van Hecke blocked it well.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:08 PM
6' | Is it a goal?
That was a brilliant link-up play from all the way down the middle, which was headed in by Mitoma while charging against Lewis. Although Ortega failed to catch the ball, it rolled inside.
However, the VAR review decides that it was a foul by Mitoma on Lewis, as the goal will not stand.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:04 PM
3' | Chance for Brighton
Mitoma beat Lewis on the right and lodged a low cross into the box, that was almost met by a triggering Joao Pedro inside the box; but the shot soared off target.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:01 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The match is underway at Etihad!
Mar 15, 2025, 2:28 PM
Heartwarming
Arrived and ready... but there's always time for a few high fives and signatures! 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/MtLFLMS7TS
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 15, 2025
Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen (GK); Jack Hinshelwood, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Pervis Estupiñán, Carlos Quomah Baleba, Diego Gómez; Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma; João Pedro
On 9 November 2024, Brighton stunned Man City by winning 2-1 over them at the Falmer Stadium, Brighton.
Despite Erling Haaland scoring the first goal in the 23rd minute, two late goals from Brighton's Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley in the 78th and 83rd minute respectively, sealed a famous win for the Seagulls at home.
Mar 15, 2025, 10:56 AM
Tonight's venue | Etihad Stadium
Mar 15, 2025, 10:50 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the match LIVE on Star Sports Select HD Channel. Fans can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar with a paid subscription.
Mar 15, 2025, 10:49 AM
Match Details
Match: Manchester City vs Brighton Premier League 2024-25
Football Facts: Managers To Win Premier League In Their Debut Season
With Arne Slot closing on winning the Premier League in his debut season as a manager, we present you with the managers to win the Premier League in their debut season.
Mourinho was the first manager to win Premier League in his debut season.
With Arne Slot closing on winning the Premier League in his debut season as a manager, we present you the football facts of managers to win the Premier League in their debut season. If or when Liverpool win the Premier League 2024-25 title, Arne Slot will become only the fifth manager in Premier League history to achieve the feat.
Here are the managers to win the Premier League title in their debut season in the league. Please note we have not included Claudio Ranieri's name for winning the title with Leicester City in 2015-16, because he had already managed Chelsea from 2000 to 2004.
Managers to win Premier League in their debut season
Jose Mourinho | 2004-05
Mourinho was the first manager to win the Premier League in his debut season. Image | Getty via Evening Standar
That is why he is the special one. Jose Mourinho came the Chelsea after winning the Champions League with Porto and created history right after that. In the 2004-05 season, Mourinho arrived at Chelsea with a champion mindset and started the season with a bang by beating Manchester United in his first game at the helm.
With John Terry as the leader of the pack, young Peter Chech between the goals and players like Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba, Mourinho took Chelsea to Premier League success with the then-record highest point of a season (95).
However, that team still holds the Premier League record for conceding the least goals in a season (15) and most clean sheets in a season (25).
Ancelotti after winning the Premier League 2009/10 title with Chelsea. Image | 90Min
One of the greatest football managers of the generation, Carlo Ancelotti arrived in the Premier League and was able to replicate what Mourinho had done in his debut season.
While Mourinho had made them solid in defence, the team started to fall apart during his latter years. After a few failures by the next managers, Ancelotti took the responsibility to bring the silverware back to Stamford Bridge.
Ancelotti unleashed a ruthless attacking mindset within the team which resulted in Chelsea creating the records for most goals scored in a Premier League season (103), most goals scored at home in a season (68), and winning the league with the best goal difference in a season (71).
Didier Drogba scored 29 goals in the Premier League for them. Frank Lampard also showed his class with 22 league goals that season.
Pellegrini helped City win their second-ever Premier League title. Image | BCC
Pellegrini led Manchester City to their second-ever Premier League in his debut season as the head coach at Etihad Stadium. After the success of Roberto Mancini just two seasons ago, where we saw Sergio Aguero creating history for them, Pellegrini took City back to the top.
Yaya Toure with 20 goals led them in front as they scored more than 100 goals in a season for the first time in their history. Eden Dzeko with 16 goals and Sergio Aguero with 17 also were the stars for the Blues.
They won the league two points clear of runners-up Liverpool, who had earned 84 points.
Antonio Conte | 2016-17
Conte won 13 consecutive league games to win the league. Image | Chelsea FC
Roman Ibrahimbovic somehow was always right with appointing coaches at the right time. Antonio Conte joined Chelsea during the mid-season after Guus Hiddink handled the team as interim coach.
Conte formed a fluid 3-4-2-1 system and with the team already out of the European title race, he had only one thing to focus on. In a season which he called "a Mourinho season”, Chelesea created history by winning 13 straight league games in a row, an equal record for any English top-flight team to enter this special list of football facts.
Conte went on to win the Premier League Manager of the Month Award for October, November and December months. No manager had won the award in three consecutive months before him.
Chelsea with 93 points won the Premier League as Conte became the third Chelsea coach to win the league in his debut season.
10 Players with most Goal Contributions in Premier League history
Discover, the players with the most goal contributions in Premier League history. Mohamed Salah is the only active Premier League player on this list, alongside legends like Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney.
Salah's goalscoring tally in the 2024-25 Premier League touched 25 goals and he also provided 17 assists in 28 appearances this season.
The Egyptian international is crushing records as Salah became the only active player on this list, along with legends like Alan Shearer, Teddy Sheringham, Sergio Aguero, and Thierry Henry.
Here is the full breakdown of the 10 players with the most goal contributions in Premier League history.
List of the 10 Premier League Players with the most Goal Contributions
RANK
PLAYERS
GOAL Contributions
GOALS
ASSISTS
1
Alan Shearer
324
260
64
2
Wayne Rooney
311
208
103
3
Frank Lampard
279
177
102
4
Ryan Giggs
271
109
162
5
Mohamed Salah
267
182
85
6
Andrew Cole
260
187
73
7
Harry Kane
259
213
46
8
Thierry Henry
249
175
74
9
Sergio Aguero
231
184
47
10
Teddy Sheringham
222
146
76
1. Alan Shearer-324 Goal Contributions (260 Goals + 64 Assists)
Alan Shearer has 324 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | The Athletic
Alan Shearer’s record as the Premier League’s top scorer is well-established. Still, the former English international also stands top for total goal contributions with an estimable further 64 assists for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
Erling Haaland certainly has the goalscoring potential, but there is every chance he departs Manchester City for European heavyweights during his peak years.
2. Wayne Rooney-311 Goal Contributions (208 Goals +103 Assists)
Wayne Rooney has 311 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Sports Rush
The Premier League has seen some of the greatest scorers and creators. At the summit stands Alan Shearer, whose 324 combined goals and assists set a standard that remains unmatched. Wayne Rooney follows with an impressive 311 contributions, splitting his talent between scoring and assisting a true all-around offensive force.
3. Frank Lampard-279 Goal Contributions (177 Goals + 102 Assists)
Frank Lampard has 279 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Chelsea
Frank Lampard is the only Premier League midfielder who could achieve, accumulating 279 contributions from the center of the park. The man with the most goals and the most assists in Chelsea’s history.
Ryan Giggs has 271 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Give Me Sport
Only three players have registered 100+ goals and 100+ assists in the Premier League, Ryan Giggs holds the outright record for Premier League assists with 162. Over fifty more than anybody else.
The former winger’s Manchester United career period from 1990 until 2014, during which time he contributed to 271 Premier League goals.
Mohamed Salah has 267 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | The Athletic
Mohamed Salah’s remarkable rise demonstrates how today’s high-intensity football can elevate a skilled wide forward. He has surpassed four Premier League legends in Aguero, Henry, Kane, and Cole after craving an insane tally of 25 goals and 17 assists, so far in his amazing 2024-25 campaign so far.
Andrew Cole has 260 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Premier League
Andrew Cole, from an earlier era, matched Salah’s goal-scoring expertise but did so as a traditional number nine. Cole scored 187 Premier League goals, and he did not even score a goal with a penalty. A further 73 assists are not bad going, either.
Harry Kane has 259 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | The Guardian
Tottenham and England’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League, but Shearer's record looks safe after his 100 million euro transfer to Bayern Munich. Unfortunately, the number nine has failed to win any trophies with the North London side.
Surprisingly enough, despite dropping deeper and becoming more of a playmaker in his latter Premier League days, Harry Kane registers the fewest assists of any player in the top 10 with 46. Fourteen of those assists came in Tottenham’s 2020-21 campaign.
Thierry Henry has 249 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Arsenal
The Frenchman spent eight seasons in the Premier League. In 2002-03, Thierry Henry became the first player to register 20+ goals and assists (24 goals, 20 assists) in a Premier League campaign. Thierry Henry’s elegant style produced 175 goals and 74 assists.
Sergio Aguero has 231 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | Premier League
Sergio Aguero established himself as one of the greatest Centre-forwards of the Premier League era. “We love him so much,” Pep Guardiola tearfully responded after Sergio Aguero played his final match for Manchester City back in 2021.
Aguero's consistency left an indelible mark on the league. The Argentine forward netted 184 goals, which is more than the Gunners' icon Thierry Henry.
Teddy Sheringham has 222 Goal Contributions in the Premier League | West Ham United
Teddy Sheringham still holds the record for the oldest player to appear in the Premier League, having framed for West Ham at the age of 40. Given his career as a Premier League devotee, it is no surprise to see his name on this list.
The forward had already been a pro for nearly a decade by the time England’s top flight was rebranded in 1992. But he was still racing at the highest level as late as 2007 and did not retire until 2008.
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