Premier League
Association football league in England
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The Premier League, also known as the English Premier League, 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 typically run from August to May with each team playing 38 matches. Most games are played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says there is no pressure despite quadruple on the lineJurgen Klopp says there is no pressure on Liverpool as they put their historic quadruple pursuit on the line on the final day of the Premier League season.BBC Sport - Published | |
'What a day, what a game' - Why 2011/12 final day was the Premier League's greatest ever10 years on, BBC Sport looks back on a thrilling final day of the 2011/12 Premier League season, with Manchester City looking to win their first title in 44 years and both Queens Park Rangers and..BBC Sport - Published | |
Burnley & Leeds threaten legal action against Everton and Premier League over handling of club's financesLeeds and Burnley threaten legal action against Everton and the Premier League over the handling of the club's finances.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mark Lawrenson's last-ever Premier League predictions: final-day fixturesAfter more than 20 years of making predictions for the BBC, Mark Lawrenson gives his last set of scores as he looks at the weekend's fixtures on the final day of the Premier League season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Everton 3-2 Crystal Palace: Frank Lampard calls survival a special night in club's historyEverton manager Frank Lampard describes Premier League survival as a "special night in our history".BBC Sport - Published | |
Patrick Vieira: Crystal Palace boss involved in altercation with pitch invader after Everton defeatCrystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is involved in an altercation with a supporter during a pitch invasion following the club's dramatic Premier League defeat at Everton.BBC Sport - Published | |
Everton 3-2 Crystal Palace: One of the greatest nights of my career - Frank LampardEverton boss Frank Lampard says he feels "very proud" after his side produced an "incredible" comeback to beat Crystal Palace and secure their place in the Premier League next season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Everton 3-2 Crystal Palace: Dominic Calvert-Lewin winner preserves Toffees' Premier League statusEverton secure their Premier League status in an incredible match where they came from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace.BBC Sport - Published | |
Aston Villa 1-1 Burnley: Clarets dig deep to climb out of relegation zoneBurnley head into the final day of the season with their Premier League fate in their own hands after securing a hard-earned point at Aston Villa.BBC Sport - Published | |
Semesa Rokoduguni: England wing to leave Bath after decade at Recreation GroundEngland international winger Semesa Rokoduguni is to leave Bath Rugby at the end of the current Premiership season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp praises 'unbelievable' Liverpool performanceLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side were "outstanding" during their 2-1 win over Southampton but admits winning the Premier League title is "unlikely".BBC Sport - Published | |
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip goals take title race to final dayLiverpool defeat Southampton to ensure the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Newcastle United 2-0 Arsenal: Granit Xhaka tells team-mates to "stay at home" after Newcastle defeatGranit Xhaka says Arsenal "don't deserve to play in the Champions League" and tells team-mates to "stay at home" if they cannot deal with pressure following their 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United in the..BBC Sport - Published | MOTD Top 10: Could trophies be on their way to Spurs at last?This week's MOTD Top 10 features the best Premier League players from around the world. Could keeping one of those players, Son Heung-min, be the key to Tottenham winning trophies?BBC Sport - Published |
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal: Gunners' top-four hopes dealt huge blow with lossArsenal's hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four are dealt a huge blow as they are well beaten by Newcastle at St James' Park.BBC Sport - Published | Racism in football: 'Hate alive and well' in game says anti-racism charity Kick it OutIncidents at Premier League matches on Sunday show "hate is alive and well within football", says anti-racism charity Kick it Out.BBC Sport - Published |
Premier League title race: League title harder to win than Champions League - HasenhuttlWinning the Premier League is more difficult than winning the Champions League, says Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl.BBC Sport - Published | Premier League: What's on the line in the final week of the season?With 15 games of the Premier League season left, the title race, battle for Europe and relegation are still on the line. Who needs what?BBC Sport - Published |
West Ham 2-2 Man City: David Moyes 'couldn't believe' Hammers were 2-0 up at half-timeManager David Moyes admits he "couldn't believe" West Ham went 2-0 up against Premier League leaders Manchester City, with the visitors eventually fighting back to draw the game.BBC Sport - Published | Leeds 1-1 Brighton: Late equaliser 'shifts pressure' on to Burnley - Jesse MarschLeeds manager Jesse Marsch says his side's late equaliser against Brighton "shifts the pressure" on to Burnley as both sides battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published |
West Ham 2-2 Man City: Premier League title race is 'in our hands' - Pep GuardiolaManchester City boss Pep Guardiola was pleased with his side's performance as they came from behind to draw at West Ham means victory on the final day will see them crowned Premier League champions.BBC Sport - Published | Everton 2-3 Brentford: Nine-man Toffees miss chance to secure Premier League survivalEverton's Premier League survival hopes remain in the balance after Brentford twice come from behind to claim all three points against the nine-man Toffees at Goodison Park.BBC Sport - Published |
West Ham United 2-2 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's side keep title race in own handsManchester City recover from a two-goal deficit to keep the Premier League title race in their own hands at West Ham.BBC Sport - Published | Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Burnley: Champions League spot is not in our hands - Antonio ConteTottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte says Burnley were the "worst kind of team to play against" in their search for a Champions League spot as the Clarets are fighting for their life at the bottom..BBC Sport - Published |
European Challenge Cup: Lyon 20-18 Wasps - Leo Berdeu's 15-point haul sinks Premiership sideWasps' hopes of a first European final in 15 years end with a semi-final defeat by Lyon in France.BBC Sport - Published | Sergio Aguero statue unveiled: Title-winning goal was greatest moment of striker's careerManchester City unveil a statue outside Etihad Stadium in honour of their former striker Sergio Aguero, 10 years since his goal secured their first Premier League title.BBC Sport - Published |
Man City v QPR 2012: Ten years since Sergio Aguero's Premier League title-winning goalMatch of the Day commentator Guy Mowbray relives the incredible events of 13 May 2012, when Sergio Aguero scored a dramatic late goal for Manchester City against QPR to win the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Tottenham 3-0 Arsenal: Harry Kane and Son Heung-min score as Spurs close in on top fourHarry Kane scores twice as Tottenham beat 10-man Arsenal in the north London derby and move to within one point of the Premier League top four.BBC Sport - Published |
Match of the Day: How Kevin de Bruyne scored four against WolvesMatch of the Day's Ashley Williams and Martin Keown discuss Kevin De Bruyne's "sensational" performance as he scores four goals in Manchester City's 5-1 victory over Wolves in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Wolves 1-5 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne is "unstoppable"Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne is "unstoppable" after he scored four of Manchester City's goals in their 5-1 win over Wolves in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published |
Wolves 1-5 Man City: Kevin de Bruyne scores four goals to send leaders three points clearKevin de Bruyne's stunning four-goal haul helps Manchester City thump Wolves and restores their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Watford 0-0 Everton: Toffees' Premier League fate remains in balance after drawEverton's Premier League fate remains in the balance after Frank Lampard's side are held to a goalless draw by relegated Watford at Vicarage Road.BBC Sport - Published |
Leeds United 0-3 Chelsea: Blues close in on Champions League and leave Whites in bottom threeLeeds remain in the Premier League relegation zone with two games to go after losing to Chelsea, who are closing in on a Champions League spot.BBC Sport - Published | Leicester City 3-0 Norwich City: Jamie Vardy scores twice as hosts claim comfortable winJamie Vardy scores twice as Leicester condemn relegated Norwich to a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat.BBC Sport - Published |
Premier League: How Man City & Liverpool could play off to decide titleWith the Premier League title race set to go to the wire, BBC Sport look at how a 39th-match play-off is a real possibility.BBC Sport - Published | Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool: Sadio Mane winner keeps Reds title hopes aliveSadio Mane scores the winner as Liverpool come from behind to beat Aston Villa and keep their Premier League title hopes alive.BBC Sport - Published |
‘He’s a generational talent’ – Why signing Haaland is huge for Manchester CityMatch of the Day's Micah Richards and journalist Rory Smith discuss why Erling Haaland joining Manchester City is huge news for the English champions, and the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Premier League Archive: How Aston Villa stunned champions Liverpool in nine-goal thrillerRelive the nine goal thriller between Aston Villa and Liverpool, as Villa stunned the Premier League champions beating them 7-2 at Villa Park in October 2020.BBC Sport - Published |
'Everyone supports Liverpool', says Manchester City boss Pep GuardiolaPep Guardiola says "everyone in the country supports Liverpool" after Manchester City moved three points clear in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Man City 5-0 Newcastle: 'Perfect afternoon' for Manchester City says Pep GuardiolaManchester City manager Pep Guardiola says it was a "perfect afternoon" as his side beat Newcastle United 5-0 to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.BBC Sport - Published |
Man City 5-0 Newcastle: Man City three clear of Liverpool in title raceManchester City thrash Newcastle United to go three points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Leicester 1-2 Everton: Frank Lampard joy at Everton winEverton manager Frank Lampard describes the "great feeling" of his side's 2-1 victory over Leicester that lifts the Toffees out of the Premier League relegation zone with three games still to play.BBC Sport - Published |
Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Luis Diaz equaliser sends Reds topLuis Diaz salvages a point for Liverpool against Tottenham to take the Reds top of the Premier League on goal difference.BBC Sport - Published | Crystal Palace 1-0 Watford: Hornets relegated from Premier LeagueWatford are relegated from the Premier League after Wilfried Zaha's first-half penalty secures a deserved victory for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.BBC Sport - Published |
Man City must 'process' semi-final defeat and 'come back' - GuardiolaPep Guardiola says Manchester City must "process" their remarkable Champions League semi-final loss and "come back" as they look to defend their Premier League title.BBC Sport - Published | Richarlison: The work ethic and humble origins behind Everton forward's riseWithout the money to make it back, Richarlison left home for one last shot. That gamble led him to the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published |
Roy Hodgson: Watford boss will not be at the club next season and expects to retireWatford boss Roy Hodgson says he will not be at the club next season and does not expect to manage in the Premier League again.BBC Sport - Published | Burnley face 'significant' loan repayment if relegated, accounts showBurnley's latest accounts show the club would have to repay a "significant proportion" of a £65m loan at the end of the season if relegated from the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published |
Bournemouth 1-0 Nottingham Forest: Cherries promoted to Premier LeagueKieffer Moore sends Bournemouth back to the Premier League with a late winner against Nottingham Forest.BBC Sport - Published | Man Utd 3-0 Brentford: Fernandes, Ronaldo & Varane score in morale-boosting winManchester United claim a morale-boosting victory over Brentford to end a run of three Premier League matches without a win.BBC Sport - Published |
