Category: English Premier League

The Best Time to Fix Soccer Is Right Now

The game’s authorities, its teams and its fans all agree alterations could help. The problem is that many of them are focused on the wrong things.
The Secret Behind Brighton, the Premier League’s Smartest Team

Brighton has risen into the top half of the league with smart signings, contingency plans and a spreadsheet that sees the future.
Chelsea’s Graham Potter Paid Price for Owners’ Spending Spree

American owners spent billions to buy the Premier League club and then millions more on players. But as Chelsea sinks in the standings, is the worst still ahead?
At Liverpool, Man City Means a Red Alert

A rough stretch, starting with Saturday’s game against Manchester City, will define Liverpool’s season. The harder work comes after that.
Which Is the Better Buy? The Washington Commanders or Manchester United?

A struggling N.F.L. franchise is for sale. So is a Premier League club that is a storied name in a global sport. The markets for the two teams say a lot about sports economics.
Quinten and Jurrien Timber Share Title Dreams and a Bedroom

Quinten and Jurrien Timber are on opposite sides of the Dutch championship race. At home, they may be closer, literally, than any two players in European soccer.
How Should Fans Feel About Newcastle United?

Smart signings and Saudi money have revived a moribund Premier League soccer team. Those cheering their good fortune say they shouldn’t have to answer for the source of it.
Manchester United Bidding War Already Has a Winner: The Sellers

A Qatari royal and a British billionaire have designs on the Premier League giant. But the Glazer family still gets to set the price.
Christian Atsu Is Found Dead in Turkey After Earthquake

Mr. Atsu, a Ghanaian national who played for the Turkish club Hatayspor, had been among the thousands of people missing. He was 31.
Reputation Meets Reality in the Champions League

The Premier League’s financial might should allow it to dominate Europe’s top soccer competition. So why hasn’t that happened?
Manchester City Beats Arsenal, and the Premier League Season Pivots

Manchester City’s 3-1 victory lifted it over Arsenal and into first place in the Premier League. But the title race is far from over.
Manchester City and the Bruising Battle to Avoid Losing It All

The Premier League has accused its serial champion of using misleading accounting, secret deals and legal obstruction to sidestep financial rules. The club is digging in for its biggest fight yet.