Shirt numbers — they shouldn’t matter that much, but they do. From new signings taking iconic numbers to youngsters being given their first jersey for the senior team, there are always notable changes before a new season. Here, The Athletic’s Premier League writers analyse how shirt numbers have changed at your club, and their significance….
The Premier League season is right around the corner, with the action kicking off on Friday. Reigning champions Liverpool will host a Bournemouth side that will break in a new defense under Andoni Iraola. After an active summer that has brought in five new players to the squad, will Liverpool be able to repeat as…
Getty Images One of the biggest questions for the new Premier League season may surround whether Liverpool can win the league for a second consecutive season, but when looking at the entire league, who stacks up well? Newcastle’s summer has been nothing short of a disaster with Alexander Isak pushing for a transfer.Meanwhile, Arsenal are…
By TOM COLLOMOSSE, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 11:59 BST, 6 August 2025 | Updated: 12:17 BST, 6 August 2025 Douglas Luiz is a target for Nottingham Forest and Everton but Juventus are reluctant to let the former Aston Villa midfielder leave the club on loan. The out-of-favour midfielder is expected to be playing his football elsewhere this…
As some of Europe’s most notable attacking talents flock to the Premier League this summer, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko is the next name on the list, with Newcastle United and Manchester United in the mix to sign the forward with just weeks to go until transfer deadline day. Sesko has inspired a bidding war between…
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports. Ben Verbrugge Contributing Sports Network news article Based on…
If you thought there has been an increase in Premier League-to-Premier League transfers, you could be forgiven. This summer, there have been numerous Premier League players who have moved clubs within England’s top flight, but the sense that intra-Premier League transfers are increasing is only a fallacy. At the time of writing, these moves have…
A number of Premier League clubs are growing increasingly frustrated by the competition’s US-based Summer Series – and may even call for it to be scrapped. Mail Sport understands officials at some top-flight sides are angered at the fact that the tournament is having to be propped up by central funds and believe those who…
By ABDI RASHID Published: 00:47 BST, 29 July 2025 | Updated: 01:03 BST, 29 July 2025 Manchester City star Jack Grealish could be set for a switch to a Premier League rival, according to a report. Grealish’s time with City looks set to come to an end this summer after he was left out of…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Another edition of the English Premier League Summer Series begins today with four teams new to the stateside pre-season friendly tournament. The tournament kicks off with Everton and Bournemouth facing…