Category Archives: Premier League

The numbers behind Liverpool’s recent Premier League triumph

By Editor , 30th June 2020 at 12:23 PM (11v11 blog)

Following the arrival of Jurgen Klopp on Merseyside back in October 2015, Liverpool have gone on to establish themselves as English football’s top club after decades of near misses. In clinching their 19th league title, the Reds have done so in record-breaking fashion, bettering numerous achievements by prior champions. So, let’s take a look at the statistics behind their long-awaited triumph. Record Breakers Although Klopp’s side didn’t seal the 2019-20 Premier League title on the field, Chelsea’s 2-1 victory at Stamford…

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Premier League football underway as the UK prepares for a festival of football

By Editor , 25th June 2020 at 1:36 PM (11v11 blog)

The Premier League has resumed following its extended delay after coronavirus (Covid-19) safety regulations forced professional football leagues worldwide to a halt. The Premier League will play its remaining games behind closed doors in what many pundits have described as a ‘festival of football’. The football resumed on Wednesday 17June with Man City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa kicking off against Sheffield United. With empty stadiums galore in the first weekend, the fixtures that followed felt more like pre-season friendlies…

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The return of the Premier League a saving grace for many football fans

By Editor , 15th June 2020 at 6:42 PM (11v11 blog)

For football fans, the news that the Premier League is set to return on June 13 has been music to their ears. It will be 100 days since the season was stopped - on March 13 - with shareholders voting to restart the suspended season. There will be two games on June 17 to bring all 20 teams in the top flight to 29 matches played as Manchester City do battle against Arsenal and Sheffield United host Aston Villa. Sheffield…

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Project Restart: Premier League edges closer to return

By Editor , 05th June 2020 at 9:25 PM (11v11 blog)

Fans across the world can brace themselves for a summer festival of football after the Premier League confirmed a restart date of June 17. Conditional on safety requirements being met, the remaining 92 matches will take place behind closed doors but will be screened live by the league’s existing broadcast partners. With important issues still to be resolved at both ends of the table there are plenty of exciting fixtures to look forward to over the coming weeks. Read on…

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Which major leagues are still to be decided?

By Editor , 03rd June 2020 at 10:17 AM (11v11 blog)

The German Bundesliga was the first major football league to restart following the COVID-19 pandemic that has disrupted the world and sport since mid-March. Germany have been successful in bringing football back in the top two divisions since the middle of May with no disasters so far. It has proven to be particularly good for Bayern Munich as they have extended their lead over Borussia Dortmund to seven points with a 1-0 win at Signal Iduna Park. Hansi Flick’s side…

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Premier League in talks Over fanless return

By Editor , 28th May 2020 at 4:38 PM (11v11 blog)

The Premier League has begun talks with the UK government over how they can return to football action that has been shut down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It isn't just the matches themselves that are being missed, but also related industries such as sports betting. As the world is making the transition to do more over the World Wide Web, however, we can expect to see such industries as sports betting grow in popularity online. One big…

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How the Premier League plans to restart in June

By Editor , 21st May 2020 at 4:30 PM (11v11 blog)

Stage one of ‘Project Restart’ is underway after Premier League clubs returned to small group training this week following an agreement between clubs and league officials on Monday. The English football league has been suspended for more than two months following the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Premier League are keen to get the 2019-20 campaign complete this summer, with each club still having 9-10 games to play. Germany are leading by example as the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga returned this…

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Summer festival on the cards as Premier League plots return to action

By Editor , 22nd April 2020 at 8:43 PM (11v11 blog)

The Premier League’s plan to resume the 2019/20 season in mid-June sets up the intriguing prospect of a seven-week extravaganza of summer football. The ultimate aim is to get all the fixtures completed by the end of July to allow UEFA the opportunity to finish the Champions League and Europa League. All the games would be played behind closed doors, with fans able to watch the action via live streaming services or through the usual broadcast channels. Read on as…

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Planning on catching a live EPL game when the action resumes? These are the best grounds to visit

By Editor , 30th March 2020 at 7:50 AM (11v11 blog)

One thing the current world circumstances have taught us is that sitting around the house all day watching TV is not the paradise we thought it was. When the world returns to normality, you can be sure that many people will be consulting their bucket lists and eagerly getting out and about in the world. Attending a Premier League game is likely to be near the top of the agenda, so let’s look ahead to better times with this run…

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Liverpool 2020 v Manchester City 2018 position breakdown

By Editor , 17th March 2020 at 1:02 PM (11v11 blog)

Liverpool’s defeat at the hands of Watford means that their quest for an invincible season is over, but their surge towards their first Premier League crown is all but assured. Jurgen Klopp’s men boast a huge lead over Manchester City. The quest now for the Reds is to try to beat City’s record points’ tally of 100 earned in the 2017/18 campaign in Pep Guardiola’s second season at the Etihad Stadium. Their recent wobble aside, Liverpool have a strong chance…

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