Premier League clubs do not all follow the same strategy when developing young talent. Data from the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) for the 2025-26 season indicates that academy-trained players contributed 16.2% of Manchester City’s league minutes. Chelsea ranked next with 15.5%, while Brighton recorded 12.5%. CIES considers a player club-trained if they were […]
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Coventry Twenty-five years after last competing in the Premier League, Coventry have completed a remarkable journey back to the top. Their long absence included financial collapse, temporary moves to Northampton and Birmingham, and a period in League Two. The celebrations are now over, however, and the club must demonstrate that it can compete at this […]
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When the inevitable subject is raised, Kieran Trippier is keen to clarify what happened. Dressed entirely in Wolves training gear after a session – vest, shorts and club sliders – he enters a room at the Compton Park training ground. The discussion quickly turns to the development that stunned fans and observers: only three days […]
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There is a widespread belief that newly promoted clubs surviving their first campaign are frequently relegated one year later, a trend commonly described as ‘second-season syndrome’. However, the evidence suggests it may not happen as often as assumed. Sunderland and Leeds became the 53rd and 54th promoted teams to retain their Premier League status last […]
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These additional fees can quickly become substantial. Manchester United provide a useful example. In the club’s financial results for the third quarter of 2024-25, published on 6 June, United stated on page 45 of the 47-page report that agreements with other clubs and agents could require further transfer-related payments beyond the sums already recorded as […]
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Predicted finish based on the writers’ average: 9th (Note: this reflects the combined view of the writing team rather than John Brewin’s individual forecast) Previous season’s finish: 8th Prospects Brighton ended last season in May with players and supporters celebrating qualification for the Europa Conference League, even after a 3-0 defeat against Manchester United. Since […]
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Burnley defender Kyle Walker has urged his team-mates to quickly put relegation behind them as they aim to secure an immediate return to the Premier League. The Clarets ended last season in 19th place in the top division. They will open their Championship campaign at home against West Ham on Sunday, with both clubs having […]
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What does it take to succeed Pep Guardiola? Enzo Maresca is beginning to discover the answer this summer after being selected as the Spaniard’s replacement at Manchester City. He returns to the club after serving as Guardiola’s assistant during the historic Treble-winning 2022-23 season. Widely regarded as one of the finest coaches of his era, […]
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Two Premier League clubs have reached an agreement on an uncommon player-exchange deal. Everton winger Dwight McNeil is set to move to Crystal Palace, while Eagles forward Brennan Johnson is expected to head in the opposite direction and join the Toffees. Although player swaps between clubs are rare during transfer windows, they are allowed as […]
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Ipswich Town completed the permanent signing of 19-year-old forward Luca Fletcher during the summer, following his productive loan spell from Manchester City. The pacey England Under-17 international helped City reach the FA Youth Cup final in both 2024 and 2025. He later caught the eye at Ipswich by scoring six goals in Premier League 2. […]
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