How did Leicester City get promoted back to the English Premier League in their first attempt?
The 2016 Premier League champions, Leicester City will return to the top tier of English football for the 2024-25 season after spending a year in the second division
After a one-year absence, Leicester City secured automatic promotion to the Premier League for the 2024/25 season. Enzo Maresca's side's spot in next season's top tier was confirmed on Friday night, following Leeds United's 4-0 defeat by Queens Park Rangers. It is a first-time return to the Premier League for Leicester, having been relegated in 2022/23.
They have earned a promotion to the Premier League five times, a joint record with Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion. The 2024/25 season will be the Foxes' 18th in the Premier League. Leeds were also relegated with Leicester last season. They now have to hope that Ipswich Town slip up in the fight for the second automatic promotion place. Southampton also have the opportunity to seal an immediate return but it will be hard.
The Foxes won the Premier League in the 2015/16 season but couldn't replicate that afterwards. They were relegated under Dean Smith on the final day of the 2022/23 season, bringing their nine-season spell in the top flight to an end. James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, and Youri Tielemans, all left the club after Leicester's relegation. However, Leeds' promotion took a hit when they were beaten by QPR at Loftus Road on Friday night. It took Leicester over the line and now are set to play the Premier League 2024-25 season.
Leicester City started their season in the EFL Championship in the most dominant way possible, winning 12 of their first 13 games after relegation from the Premier League. It seemed like they would easily get promoted to the top tier without any issues. The Foxes signed former England internationals Conor Coady and Harry Winks which is decent for a Championship club. Abdul Fatawu had a sensational season, contributing 12 assists in the league. He also scored a hat-trick against Southampton in the previous game.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall had been the star of the team, leading the side to many victories. He has also contributed with 14 assists this season. Jamie Vardy played the role of a captain by chipping in with 16 league goals, despite getting fewer minutes and a knee injury that had forced him out of eight games.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has the most contributions for Liecester City this season.
After the FA Cup third round, when Coventry came from 1-0 down to beat Leicester 3-1, it seemed like Leicester would falter from here but kept pushing front. They won four straight games and proved that those two-three games were just a bump in the road.
Leicester (94 points in 44 games) are now sitting at the top, 4 points clear of Leeds United with 2 games in hand. "It's a fantastic moment for the Club and one we should celebrate, but we still have work to do," Enzo Maresca said.
"It's a fantastic moment for the Club and one we should celebrate, but we still have work to do." - Enzo 💬 pic.twitter.com/RgqxF8LMWD
Ipswich Town could capitalize on Leeds’ disappointment, with Kieran McKenna’s side just a point behind Leeds, with three games in hand. Ipswich's victory against Hull City on Saturday won’t guarantee their historic return to the Premier League after 22 years, but another win at Coventry City would surely take them up. It will be another sensational story if this happens.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Arsenal start with a 1-0 win; Calafiori with the goal
Get highlights of the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 match at Old Trafford Stadium as Arsenal won by 1-0, courtesy of a headed goal from Riccardo Calafiori.
Hello and welcome to the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE Blog!
Today, we bring you all the action from Old Trafford as these two English football giants clash in the season opener. Manchester United, coming off a difficult 15th-place finish last season, are eager to turn things around with a refreshed squad featuring exciting new signings.
Meanwhile, Arsenal enter the match with high hopes of ending their consecutive runner-up streak and finally capturing the Premier League title, bolstered by key additions to their lineup.
With a historic rivalry that includes 243 meetings, this fixture promises intense drama, tactical battles, and thrilling football moments.
Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates, live reactions, and expert analysis as both teams aim to kick off their campaigns with a memorable victory.
LIVE Updates
Aug 17, 2025, 3:33 PM
LIVE SCORE
Aug 17, 2025, 5:38 PM
Final verdict
It was a good game overall. Arsenal, just like last season, was great defensively. United looked good as well, but they could not find the net.
A mistake from Bayindir helped Arsenal get the goal, and that was the game for them.
Thank you for watching. We will see you next time. Good night.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:26 PM
Full time | United 0-1 Arsenal
Last season's runners-up Arsenal start with a win as United's tough time continued.
It was Calafiori's goal from the corner that was enough for them to seal the win.
United did well, especially Cunha and Mbeumo. Dorgu came close to scoring when he hit the post in the first half.
⏱️ Full-time | Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal start their campaign with an away win at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
Maybe the final chance for United as from the corner, Mbeumo's header went straight to Raya.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:23 PM
90+5' | Another appeal for penalty
United appeal for another penalty as Maguire fell down inside the box. No penalty givem
Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM
90+3' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly as he fouled Mbeumo.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM
90+2' | Good challenge from De Ligt
Saka went for a powerful shot from close range. But De Ligt was there to block it.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:19 PM
90' | 6 minutes added
6 minutes added to the final time.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:18 PM
89' | Appealing for a penalty
United appeals for a penalty as Saliba brought down Ugarte inside the box.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:16 PM
88' | Ugarte misses the target
Yorro to Sesko, and Sesko's back heel had given Ugarte to go for the goal. However, he was not on target.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM
85' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Gabriel for dissent and time wasting.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM
85' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Dorgu for a foul on Timber.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:11 PM
83' | Change for Arsenal
In: Merino
Out: Rice
Aug 17, 2025, 5:10 PM
82' | Rice hits the side net
Declan Rice with a free-kick from the edge of the box hits the side net after a deflection. He will not take the corner though as he has been subbed off.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:08 PM
80' | Change for United
In: Maguire
Out: Luke Shaw
Aug 17, 2025, 5:05 PM
77' | Easy for Raya
Good feet from Amad, but his shot did not have enough power to beat Raya.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:02 PM
73' | Big save from Raya
What a save from Raya!
Lovely from Cunha, who made a good run and played it out wide to Dorgu on the left. Dorgu's cross found Mbeumo inside the box, who jumped in the air to head the ball.
The ball dropped in front of Raya and was going into the goal.
However, Raya dived full streched to his left to make the save.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
71' | Changes for Arsenal
In: Timber, Lewis-Skelly
Out: Calafiori, White
Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM
70' | Break
Ben White is down, injured and getting medical attention. Cunha believes he is wasting time.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM
69' | Huge chance for Mbeumo
Brilliant ball from Cunha, and he found Mbeumo with a perfect pass. Mbeumo just could not get his shot away and was blocked by Gabriel.
Seconds later, his acrobatic attempt missed the target.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:54 PM
65' | Double change for United
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Double change from Amorim as Benjamin Sesko, who enters the fray alongside Manuel Ugarte, as Mason Mount and Casemiro make way.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:50 PM
Gyokeres tonight!
Metric
Value
Minutes played
60'
Goals
0
Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.06
Distance covered
7.8 km
Shots on target
0
Shots off target
0
Shots blocked
0
Dribble attempts (successful)
1 (0)
Number of sprints
12
Top speed
31.4 km/h
Touches
21
Accurate passes
4/9 (44%)
Key passes
0
Crosses (accurate)
2 (1)
Long balls (accurate)
0 (0)
Ground duels (won)
7 (2)
Aerial duels (won)
6 (1)
Possession lost
11
Fouls
3
Was fouled
2
Offsides
1
Clearances
1
Blocked shots
0
Interceptions
0
Total tackles
0
Dribbled past
0
Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM
60' | Double change for Arsenal
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In: Madueke, Havertz
Out: Martinelli, Gyokeres
Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM
59' | Rice misses the target
Rice, who has been a bit quiet today, takes a chance with a long-range shot. But, he missed the target.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:46 PM
Rock at the back!
Aug 17, 2025, 4:45 PM
57' | Raya does well
Unlike his counterpart, Raya was able to punch away the incoming delivery from Bruno Fernandes from a free-kick near the left corner.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:43 PM
55' | Change for United
In: Diallo
Out: Dalot
Aug 17, 2025, 4:42 PM
Tuchel is here
The head coach of the England men's football team is here to watch the proceedings.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:40 PM
52' | Gyokeres's tough game continues
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After a long pass, Gyokeres on the left had the chance to make a cutback and go for the goal. However, he could not control the ball and lost it against De Ligt.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:37 PM
49' | Block from Gabriel
Luke Shaw found Mount with a cutback, and Mount's left-footed volley, which was on target, was blocked by Gabriel.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:35 PM
Second half starts
No changes from either team.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:19 PM
Half-time | United 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead. It was an extremely open first half.
Calafiori scored from a corner. Dorgu hit the post. Cunha and Mbeumo looked good so far for United.
Lots of action to come in the second half.
Stay tuned.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM
1 minute added
1 minute has been added to the first 45 minutes.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM
45' | Gyokeres has not been at his best
On his Premier League debut, the big signing of the season has not shone so far for Arsenal. He has lacked control and accuracy.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:14 PM
43' | Weak cross
Weak cross from Dorgu from the left. The cross was defended well by White.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:13 PM
42' | Yellow card
First yellow card of the day. Calafiori gets the yellow card for holding down Mbeumo.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:11 PM
Cunha has been everywhere
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Aug 17, 2025, 4:10 PM
38' | Another chance for Cunha
Cunha has been a threat to Arsenal in the last few minutes. He has been sharp, quick and making moves.
His attempted cross from the left, close range, was deflected away by Raya. No United player was there to take the advantage though.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:07 PM
The battle of midfield!
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Aug 17, 2025, 4:04 PM
33' | Huge chance for Cunha
Great run from Cunha as United looked to attack with a counterattack. But Cunha could not finish well as he shot directly at Raya, timidly.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:03 PM
32' | Chance for Martinelli
Martinelli went for a bicycle kick inside the box but could not connect the shot.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:02 PM
30' | Dorgu hits the post
Great start from the youngster. On the left, he made a good run, made a cut to his right and then went for a powerful shot. He hit the far post, missing the goal by an inch.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:58 PM
26' | Weak shot from Martinelli
Martinelli's weak right footed shot from close range was grabbed easily by Bayindir.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:56 PM
25' | Corner for United
Casemiro won the ball back in their half and then sent a good long ball for Mbeumo. Mbeumo's shot was deflected for a corner by Gabriel.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:55 PM
23' | United appealing for a penalty
David Raya made a huge mistake in the goal, and as Cunha went for the goal, Raya pushed him to win the ball back.
However, the referee did not feel it was good enough for a penalty.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:51 PM
3 - Three of Arsenal's last four Premier League goals against Manchester United have been scored from corners, with three different defenders netting those (Timber, Saliba & Calafiori). Strategic. pic.twitter.com/NjduD0wj9t
A long ball from the middle was falling dangerously for Bruno Fernandes. Zubimendi came running in for the ball and fouled Bruno.
Free kick from the edge of the box for United.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:46 PM
13' | GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL | MUN 0-1 ARS
Arsenal scores from the corner.
Calafiori headed the ball inside the goal as Bayindir could not save the corner from Declan Rice cleanly, and Calafiori just headed the ball for the first goal.
Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:44 PM
11' | De Ligt does well
Odegaard was looking to send a cross from close range on the left. However, his attempt has been blocked by De Ligt, and it goes for a corner.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:41 PM
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East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan by 2-1 in the Kolkata derby to reach the semi-finals of the Durand Cup 2025.
This will be the 243rd meeting between the two clubs, with Manchester United leading with 99 wins compared to Arsenal’s 89 victories. Recent Premier League clashes have favoured Arsenal, who won 3 of the last 5 matches, including a 2-0 victory in December 2024.
Aug 17, 2025, 12:20 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Manchester United vs Arsenal match LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports TV Channels in India.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 opener: Late strike from Chiesa and Salah hand Liverpool a perfect 4-2 win
Get the highlights of the Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Premier League 2025-26 match as the defending champions started their title defence with a 4-2 win.
Welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League 2025-26.
Defending champion Liverpool will begin its title defence today when it hosts Bournemouth for the Premier League 2025-26 season opener. While Arne Slot’s men will look to quickly move on from last week’s FA Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace, Andoni Iraola’s side will hope to build on its ninth-place finish from last season.
The match will kick off at 8 pm local time on Friday, August 15 (12:30 am IST on Saturday, August 16) at Anfield.
Stay with us for live updates, team news, free commentary, and all the dramatic moments from kickoff to the final whistle as Barnali Debnath brings you all the updates.
LIVE Updates
Aug 15, 2025, 7:09 PM
Final Score
Aug 15, 2025, 9:16 PM
Final verdict
It was the perfect start the Premier League could have had.
Tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre. Goals from Ekitike and Gakpo. Then a great comeback from Bournemouth with Antoine Semenyo scoring a brace.
But it was the Champions who kept on bringing quality on the pitch with Federico Chiesa scoring a winner in the 88th minute and then Salah finishing off in style.
We are off now.
See you in other games. Thank you for watching. Good night.
Aug 15, 2025, 9:14 PM
Aug 15, 2025, 8:57 PM
Full time | Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth
WHAT A START TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE! 🔥
Liverpool start their title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.
Chiesa scores his first-ever goal for Liverpool, and what a time to do that.
Salah's attempt was saved by Petrović, but it popped up in the air.
Winterburn's headed clear fell at the right place for Chiesa to go for a powerful volley.
Liverpool 3-2 Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 8:47 PM
It's easy to see why Antoine Semenyo had interest from the likes of Liverpool, Man United and Spurs this summer 😮💨
The Bournemouth forward is the first visiting player to score a brace at Anfield in the Premier League since September 2022 👏 pic.twitter.com/SuvbvRSj61
Yellow card for Evanilson for a foul on Szoboszlai
Aug 15, 2025, 8:41 PM
80' | Szoboszlai goes for the goal
Szoboszlai goes for the goal with a left-footed shot. However, as he was falling down, he could not connect with the ball that well and missed the target.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:38 PM
77' | GGGGGGGOOOOOAAAALLLLLL | LIV 2-2 BOU
OHHHH MYYYY WORRRRLLLDDD!
What a goal by Semenyo.
In a counterattack, Semenyo made the long run, took the ball deep and with Liverpool defenders crowding him at the edge of the box, he went for a powerful shot.
It is all equal now.
Liverpool 2-2 Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 8:35 PM
74' | Change for Bournemouth
In: Hamed Traore
Out: Alex Scott
Aug 15, 2025, 8:32 PM
72' | Double change for Liverpool
In: Jones and Gomez
Out: Mac Alisster and Ekitike
Aug 15, 2025, 8:32 PM
71' | Block by Van dijk
The visitors are now looking dangerous.
Brooks had the chance to go for the goal after some tussling. But, it was blocked by the Liverpool captain.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:30 PM
70' | Easy for Petrović
Cody Gakpo's powerful shot from the left of the box goes straight to Petrović.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:29 PM
67' | Ahhhhh.... Alisson
The Brazilian's long ball fell perfectly for Salah to nearly go one-on-one against the goalkeeper. However, he could not finish the job after a poor second touch.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:25 PM
64' | SEEEEEMMMMEEENNNYYYOOOOO | LIV 2-1 BOU
Bournemouth are back in it.
Semenyo scores the goal for them.
They find the net in a counterattack. Brooks with an inch-perfect cross from the left, and Semenyo was able to go past Robertson to side-foot the ball for a goal.
Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 8:24 PM
63' | Close from Writz
Dominic Szoboszlai's cross pass found Writz in a good position to go for a side-footed shot.
Writz went for accuracy rather than power. However, he missed the goal by inches.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:21 PM
61' | Changes for Liverpool
In: Wataru Endo And Andy Robertson
Out: Jeremie Frimpong And Milos Kerkez
Aug 15, 2025, 8:20 PM
60' | Good from Alisson
Brooks went for a cross from the touchline, close to the box. Alisson was able to get a punch to that.
Semenyo then went for a shot, but went for a goalkick.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:19 PM
UNDERRATED
Aug 15, 2025, 8:16 PM
Cody Gakpo with the precision finish, 2-0 Liverpool! 🎯
Mac Allister, with a powerful shot from the edge of the box, nearly scored. However, Petrović was cautious enough to deflect the away for a corner kick.
Aug 15, 2025, 8:09 PM
49' | GAAAAAAAAAKKKKKPPPPPOOOOOO | LIV 2-0 BOU
Cody Gakpo doubles the lead for the defending champions.
Poor defending here from the visitors. Hugo Ekitike made a quick turn at the edge of the box on the left and found Cody.
The Dutch striker was then allowed to make an entry deep inside the box and go for a shot with his right-footed from 16-yards.
Liverpool 2-0 Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 8:07 PM
Second half starts
The second half starts. No changes from either side.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:51 PM
Half-time | LIV 1-0 BOU
Aug 15, 2025, 7:50 PM
45+3' | Good defense from Truffert
In a counterattack, Liverpool and Salah had the chance to extend the lead before the half-time whistle. However, Truffert came running in and made the tackle to win the ball back.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:48 PM
HUGO EKITIKE SCORES HIS FIRST PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL FOR LIVERPOOL ⚡
Konate with an important block as Tavernier went for the goal from the edge of the box on left.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:41 PM
39' | Hugo misses a chance
From a long cross into the box, Ekitike had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. However, he headed the ball over the goal.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:40 PM
37' | HUUUUUUUUUUUGGGOOOOOOOOO | LIV 1-0 BOU
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Hugo Ekitike scores on his Premier League debut for Liverpool.
Mac Allister with the pass to him, and he kept on going inside the box. His attempted nutmeg to Senesi fell in the right place for him to go for an easy finish.
He shows the 20 mark to dedicate the goal to Jota.
Liverpool 1-0 AFC Bournemouth
Aug 15, 2025, 7:38 PM
35' | Save from Alisson
Tavernier found a juicy ball inside the box following a cut-back from the right. He hit the ball straight to Alisson. He should be disappointed with that.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:36 PM
34' | Ouuuuuu.... that was good!
Mac Allister made a good run into the box. However, the Argentine's side-footed pass for Firmpong could not find the winger as he ran ahead of the ball.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:33 PM
31' | Easy for Petrović
Finally, the corner was take,n and it was Virgil van Dijk, who jumped in the air to get a head to it. However, it went straight to Petrovic.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:31 PM
29' | Break
We have a break at the moment, with the referee having a word with the match officials and players.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:30 PM
27' | Chance for Liverpool
Ekitike had the chance to riddle the ball into the goal from an airy ball outside the box by Writz. But Diakite was there to deflect it for a corner to Liverpool FC.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:27 PM
24' | Bournemouth winning the physical battle
Although Liverpool are enjoying more possession, the visitors have won the physical battle so far, with more bodies, winning tackles and one-on-one situations.
Semenyo, this time, manhandled Writz to win the ball back for Bournemouth.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:24 PM
No huge chances for any team so far!
Aug 15, 2025, 7:22 PM
20' | Claps for Jota
In the 20th minute of the match, fans show Diogo Jota's jersey and clap his name to give him a resounding tribute.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:20 PM
18' | Konate has been struggling
After the first mistake, Konate now fails to clear the ball away and hands it to opponents. However, Evanilson, who has handed the ball over by Konate, was found offside.
Salah was looking for Writz with a threading pass inside the box. However, Smith guessed the movement right and deflected the ball for a corner.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:10 PM
9' | Mistake from Konate
A poor backpass from Ibrahima Konate allows Bournemouth to have a corner kick. The defender apologises for the mistake
Aug 15, 2025, 7:08 PM
6' | Chance for Bournemouth
Truffert's cross from the left found Semenyo inside the box. However, the striker could not control the finish and missed the target with a sliding effort.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:06 PM
5' | Chance for Van dijk
Van Dijk missed the target with a header. Back-to-back chances for Liverpool. Write with the delivery.
Aug 15, 2025, 7:06 PM
4' | Save from Petrović
Petrovic makes the first save of the season as Salah was on target with a left-footed attempt from the edge of the box.
Liverpool are comfortably in front in the head-to-head history between these two sides, having won 19 of the 24 competitive fixtures they’ve played against Bournemouth.
That includes 12 of their last 13 meetings, aside from a 1-0 away loss in March 2023. The last draw in this fixture, meanwhile, came back in 2017, in a match that finished 2-2 at Anfield.
Aug 15, 2025, 1:13 PM
How to watch the match?
The Liverpool vs Bournemouth Premier League 2025-26 match will be telecast on the Star Sports network and streamed on the JioHotstar platform.
In the UK, Sky Sports will telecast the fixture.
Aug 15, 2025, 1:12 PM
Match Details
Match: Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Premier League 2025-26
Premier League jerseys of each club for the 2025-26 season
Before the Premier League 2025-26 season starts, here are the Premier League jerseys of each club for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Every team have released their home, away and third kit.
Although fans have some time to wait before the Premier League 2025/26 season, the preparation for the teams is definitely underway. All the teams in the league have already revealed their home and away kits for the upcoming season.
While each kit will keep the team colours, there are always new ways to play with the look for both home and away.
Here are all the 2025-26 Premier League jerseys for each club in alphabetical order.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s new kit for their men’s and women’s teams leans into nostalgia with the red shirt, trimmed with white shoulders and red detailing, featuring the letter 'A' on the badge at the forefront, in a reference to the 1990-91 title-winning season.
Aston Villa
The design includes nods to the home city of Birmingham, with design details inspired by the iconic Bullring, where the team has a new fan store.
AFC Bournemouth
The red and black stripes are a little broader than usual and the metallic gold trim adds a sprinkling of glitz. It's unlikely to make much of an impact outside of the immediate vicinity of the Vitality Stadium.
Brentford
Brentford's latest home shirt celebrates the 100th anniversary of the team adopting red and white stripes as their official club colours. Naturally, the design is just that, with the heritage faux lace-up collar being the only real retro appointment of note, a nod to the first batch of home jerseys worn by the Bees in 1925.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Rather than the standard yellow trim, this season's familiar blue-and-white stripes are accompanied by accents of minty turquoise, like the rails that run along the city's seafront.
The new kit has been designed to visually encapsulate the rugged landscape that surrounds Burnley and celebrate the beauty of Lancashire.
Chelsea
Chelsea have revealed their sleek away kit, with a largely white look, accented with red and green. Meanwhile, the home kit has its standard blue colour with dark blue texture all over the kit.
Crystal Palace
After a few years of more experimental and off-piste designs, the Eagles' new home jersey features clean red and blue stripes with all the extra detailing picked out in white.
Everton
This one comes in a beautiful shade of creamy yellow and includes subtle references to the industrial heritage of the Bramley-Moore docklands, the site of the club's new stadium. The pattern on the sleeves references the old railway lines that ran in and out of the area and have since been reinstalled as a heritage attraction.
Fulham
Fulham's association with Adidas has brought a beautiful, bright white kit with black stripes on the shoulder and crest.
Liverpool FC
Liverpool started their partnership with Adidas this year. Their home kit with the red and white combo looks like one of the best jerseys of the season. Their away kit will have white as the dominant colour with red stripes on the shoulders.
The blocky, tessellating pattern found on the collar and cuff is actually a replication of the yellow and blue tile pattern found in the Lowfields Tunnel near Elland Road.
Manchester City
Keeping the typical sky blue colour, Man City have adopted a new look, with a white slash across the front and minimalistic emphasis on its sponsors.
Manchester United
This design is fairly traditional, with a solid red base and sparse black-and-white trim. However, the material does contain a subtle reference to Old Trafford via a smattering of dots and stripes.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United’s 2025/26 kit doesn’t just look good, but also does good, with £5 per shirt sold going to the Newcastle United Foundation.
Nottingham Forest
With a folding collar and immaculate white pinstriping inspired by the revered home shirt of 1992-1994.
Sunderland
A lovely bit of retro-infused handiwork from Danish brand Hummel here, who have used Sunderland's cult classic 1989-91 away kit as inspiration for a demure maritime-themed jersey that is covered in a pattern made up of local coastal landmarks, including the Roker Beach lighthouse.
Premier League teams to qualify for Champions League every season since 2016
Here are the Premier League teams to qualify for UEFA Champions League every season since 2016. A record six Premier League teams have already qualified for Champions League 2025-26.
The English Premier League, or the Premier League, has been the best football league in Europe for a long now. As per UEFA Club Coefficients, the Premier League is the best football league on the continent, with the best standard of football and competitiveness.
The competitiveness not only makes it tough for teams to finish at the summit of the points table, but the battle for the UEFA Champions League spot also intensifies. This season, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League from the Premier League.
This is the first time six teams from any league have qualified for the Champions League. Not only that, there is also a chance that another team can qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, depending on Chelsea's performance in the Conference League final this season.
How do teams qualify for the Champions League from a league?
Till the 2022-23 season, every top-four team from the European Leagues used to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Along with the top four teams, the Europa League winners also qualified for the Champions League next season.
But, from the 2024 season, along with the top four teams and Europa League/Conference League winners, leagues started getting an additional European Performance Spot. EPS is awarded to the league with strong UEFA coefficient performances, which the Premier League earned this season as well.
Premier League teams to qualify for the Champions League every season since 2016
2015-16
In the 2025-16 Champions League season, Chelsea qualified as the champions of the Premier League 2014-15. Manchester City and Arsenal qualified as the second and third finishers of the league.
Meanwhile, Manchester United qualified for the Champions League play-off round as the UEFA Europa League 2014-15 winners.
Leicester City surprised everyone to win the 2015-16 Premier League after a historic season. They entered the Champions League as the champions of England. Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester City qualified as the second to fourth spot finishers.
Chelsea qualified for the Champions League by winning the 2016-17 Premier League. Spurs, who were very close of a title, finished second to qualify for Europe. Manchester City and Liverpool qualified as the third and fourth place finishers.
Meantime, Manchester United, who were sixth in the league qualified after winning the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League.
Manchester City's domination in the Premier League started with winning the 2017-18 season, as they entered the Champions League 2018-19 as the champions of England. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool were the other teams to qualify for Champions League.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played an all-England final where Liverpool defeated Spurs by 2-0 to win the title.
After winning the Champions League, Liverpool finished second in the Premier League, just one point behind the champions, Manchester City. Chelsea and Spurs qualified as the third and fourth team from Premier League.
Liverpool finally broke City's Premier League domination as they lifted 2019-20 Premier League title with 18 points lead over Manchester City, who finished second. Manchester United and Chelsea were the other teams to qualify for the Champions League.
Manchester City and Chelsea played an all-English Champions League in 2021, where Chelsea won their second UCL title.
Manchester City again won the Premier League title to qualify for Europe, with Manchester United finishing second in the league. Liverpool and Chelsea were the other tequalified as the third and fourth teams from the Premier League.
Liverpool lost the Champions League final against Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season.
City defended the Premier League title in the 2021-22 season and entered the Champions League 2022-23, which they eventually won, beating Inter Milan in the final.
Liverpool, who lost the Premier League race by just one point, qualified alongside Chelsea and Spurs.
City won their third consecutive Premier League title helped them earn the Champions League spot. Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United qualified for the Champions League 2023-24.
Back-to-back four Premier League titles for City ensured them another go at the Champions League. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa were the other teams from Premier League to qualify for the new format Champions Legaue.
Arsenal were the only team from the Premier League to play semi-final that season.
A record six teams qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League season from the Premier League. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea qualified as the top four teams. The EPS allowed an added spot as Newcastle United qualified as the fifth team.
Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United
With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Here are the other teams on the list.
With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Through the eras of English football, Manchester United and Liverpool FC have made themselves one of the most successful clubs in the league's history.
Founded in 1888, the English Football League started as the Football League, the oldest football league in the world. In 1892, the Football League First Division kicked off and continued till 1991 as the top flight football league in England.
Later, in 1992, the Premier League was created and replaced the Football League First Division as the top flight football league in England.
In this article, we will discuss all the teams with the most titles in England's top flight football. Till now, 24 clubs have been able to lift the top flight title.
10. Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City | 1 title
Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2015-16 season.
Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City have been crowned the champions of English football once. Sheffield United won the league in 1897–98, the tenth season of the Football League First Division. Since then, they have roamed between the first division and second division leagues.
West Bromwich Albion won the league in 1919–20, right after the First World War. Ipswich Town won the competition in 1961–62, while Nottingham Forest won in 1977–78.
Leicester City are the only team to win the league in the Premier League when they lifted the Premier League in a miraculous 2015–16 season.
9. Preston North End, Burnley, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Derby County | 2 titles
Preston North End, the first ever champion of the Football League, won the title in back-to-back seasons. This made them the first ever team to win a football league and also defend it. They won the league in the 1888–89 and 1889–90 seasons. Preston now plays in the EFL Championship.
Burnley, who recently got promoted to the Premier League this season, won the league twice in the 1920–21 and 1959–60 seasons. Portsmouth won the title first time in the 1948-49 season and then defended the crown in the next season as well.
Spurs, one of the big six of English football, won the league in the 1950–51, 1960–61 seasons. Since then, they have not been able to win the league again. Derby County won the title in the 1971–72 and 1974–75 seasons.
Blackburn Rovers, one of the founding members of the Football League, won the league twice in the 1911–12 and 1913–14 seasons. Then, they were crowned the Premier League champions in 1994–95, when Alan Shearer brought them to glory with 34 goals. But in the next season, they were relegated to the second division.
Huddersfield Town were one of the stronger teams in English football, winning the First Division in three back-to-back seasons in 1923–24, 1924–25 and 1925–26. But, after many promotions and relegations, they now play in the third division in England.
Wolves, who are now competing in the Premier League, won the first-division title in the 1953–54, 1957–58, and 1958–59 seasons.
Leeds United, who also won promotion to the Premier League, won the first division in 1968–69, 1973–74, and 1991–92 seasons. They were the last champions of the Football League First Division before the Premier League took over.
7. Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United | 4 titles
Sheffield Wednesday, the second-oldest professional association football club in England, have won the league four times and are one of the most successful clubs in English football. They won the league in the 1902–03, 1903–04, 1928–29, and 1929–30 seasons.
Newcastle United, one of the biggest names in English football, have spent 93 years in the top tier of English football. They and Sheffield Wednesday won the league in back-to-back seasons. Newcastle won in 1904–05, 1906–07, 1908–09, 1926–27.
6. Sunderland, Chelsea FC | 6 titles
Chelsea FC won their 6th top flight title in 2016-17 season.
Newcastle United's arch-rival, Sunderland, are one of the most underrated teams in tournament history. They were also the first winners of the Football League First Division in the 1892 season. Nicknamed Black Cats, they won the First Division titles in 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1901–02, 1912–13, 1935–36.
Chelsea, one of the most prominent names in European football. Before the Premier League era started, Chelsea had only won the First Division league once in the 1954–55 season. But, after Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea evolved as one of the strongest teams in the Premeier League.
In the Premier League era, they won the title in 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, and 2016–17.
Although they have not won the league title in the Premier League era, Aston Villa are still one of the most successful clubs in England's top-tier football. In fact, it was William McGregor, the Aston Villa director, who founded the Football League in 1888, which was the World's First Football League as mentioned earlier.
Not only that, George Ramsay, who was Villa manager in 1886, was the world's first professional football manager.
With 7 titles in 1893–94, 1895–96, 1896–97, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1909–10, and 1980–81, they still remain one of the oldest clubs to remain in the top-flight football.
4. Everton | 9 titles
Everton team with 1986-87 English First Division League.
Another club with great history and culture that lost the battle in modern football. Although Everton have stayed in the First Division of Football for more than 122 years now, is one of the three clubs to be a founding member of the Football League and Premier League.
Everton won the First Division titles in 1890–91, 1914–15, 1927–28, 1931–32, 1938–39, 1962–63, 1969–70, 1984–85, and 1986–87 seasons. This makes them the club with the fourth most English Top Flight titles.
3. Manchester City | 10 titles
Manchester City with their Premier League title in 2023-24 season.
Since then, they have won 6 Premier League titles, out of which four came in consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2024, which is a record in English top flight football. Before Pep Guardiola, it was Roberto Mancini, who led them to Premier League success in the 2011-12 season, the club's first league title in 45 years.
Till now, Manchester City have won 10 titles in top-flight English football. Their success came in 1936–37, 1967–68, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2023–24.
Arsenal squad with their 2003-04 Premier League title.
One of the most loved and historical clubs in England, Arsenal, comes in the list as the third club with the most English top-flight titles. They were the second most successful club in the top flight before Manchester United went past them in the Premier League era.
From 1931 to 1938, they won the First Division League five times in 8 seasons, which made them one of the most loved and feared clubs in England. In the Premier League era, they won the league three times in 1997–98, 2001–02, and 2003–04.
Arsenal were crowned the champions of England in 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1970–71, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04.
Liverpool FC after wining the 2024-25 Premier League title.
After Liverpool FC's success in the Premier League 2024-25, they have now equalled Manchester United's record for most English Top Flight titles with 20 titles.
Both Liverpool and Manchester United are among the most popular football teams in World football. Liverpool were ahead of Manchester United in terms of top-flight titles, but Manchester United's resurgence under Sir Alex Ferguson left them behind.
Manchester United with their Premier League title in 2012-13 season.
In the Premier League era, Manchester United won the most titles. Their 13 Premier League titles are yet to be matched by any club, although they won the league title last time in the 2012-13 season.
Meantime, in the Premier League era, Liverpool have only won the league title twice, in the 2019-20 and 2024-25 seasons.
Manchester United have won the league in 1907–08, 1910–11, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13.
Meantime, Liverpool FC won the league in 1900–01, 1905–06, 1921–22, 1922–23, 1946–47, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83,1983–84, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90, 2019–20, 2024–25.
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