Guardian writers’ predicted position: 7th (NB: this is not necessarily Ben Fisher’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 7thProspectsThe overriding sense inside Aston Villa is that if Unai Emery was capable of completely reshaping the club inside six months last season, leading them into Europe after
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Premier League 2022-23 review: the season’s best photos
August The season began with Manchester City’s new £51m signing, Erling Haaland, scoring … a lot. The Norwegian struck twice on his Premier League debut at West Ham, scored another against Newcastle where City rescued a 3-3 draw, and then racked up back-to-back hat-tricks against Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. Contrast
Next Generation 2021: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs
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Premier League 2021-22 review: the season’s best photos
This season we’ve received more than 800,000 Premier League pictures from staff, agency and freelance photographers. Here are some of the most emotive, arresting and creative images which capture the narrative of another memorable top-flight campaign.AugustChristian Nørgaard of Brentford celebrates after scoring against Arsenal on the first night of the
Premier League and Old Firm derby: 10 talking points from the weekend
‘It’s my club, my home’: Jack Grealish signs new five-year Aston Villa contract
Jack Grealish has given Aston Villa the perfect pre-season boost by banishing speculation about a transfer and signing a new contract at the club he has supported and played for since childhood. “I am delighted to make this commitment to Villa,” said Grealish after pledging his services to Villa for another
Premier League 2020-21 preview No 2: Aston Villa
Guardian writers’ predicted position: 15th (NB: this is not necessarily Paul Doyle’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 17th Odds to win the league (via Oddschecker): 1,000-1 On 2 May 1981 a former Trappist monk hijacked a plane over Heathrow and threatened to blow it up unless the
Mr Reliable: Record-breaking Gareth Barry retires after ‘magnificent career’
Jack Grealish: ‘I am a footballer but I’m still human. We all make mistakes’
Premier League managers ranked by touchline attire: How do Klopp, Guardiola and Mourinho measure up?
espnEXCLUSIVE: How Zlatan, Ronaldo & Solskjaer have impacted Haaland's careerESPNThe world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in isolation.ESPNThe Hall of Fame is a concept as old as sports itself but the Premier League finally has a