The Premier League returns for the 2024/25 season, kicking off with Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United facing Fulham in the opening match on Friday, August 16.
The English football league system’s top division is called the Premier League. It is contested by 20 clubs and uses the English Football League’s (EFL) promotion and relegation system. Each side plays 38 games over a season, which typically lasts from August to May. Two of the matches are played at home and one away from each other. With a few rare weeknight evening matches, most games take place on weekends in the afternoons.
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Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes, joined Manchester United in January 2020 from Sporting CP. Since his arrival, Fernandes has had a transformative impact on the team, quickly establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s top playmakers. Known for his vision, passing, and goal-scoring ability, Fernandes has been a consistent performer for Manchester United.
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk joined Liverpool in January 2018 from Southampton. Since his arrival, van Dijk has been a transformative figure in Liverpool’s defense, known for his exceptional defensive skills, aerial prowess, and calmness under pressure.
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool in June 2017 from AS Roma. Since his arrival, Salah has been one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the Premier League. Known for his incredible speed, dribbling skills, and finishing ability, Salah has consistently been among the top scorers in the league.
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne has been a key player for Manchester City since joining the club in 2015. Renowned for his vision, passing accuracy, and ability to create goal-scoring opportunities, De Bruyne is considered one of the best midfielders in the world.
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland joined Manchester City in the Premier League ahead of the 2022-2023 season. He quickly made an impact with his exceptional goal-scoring ability, athleticism, and physical presence. In his debut season, Haaland broke several records, including the most goals in a single Premier League season, surpassing the previous record of 34 goals held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. His performances have been crucial in Manchester City’s successful campaigns in both domestic and European competitions.
Statistics and Records
First Premier League goal: Brian Deane (for Sheffield United v. Manchester United, 15 August 1992)
Most Premier League goals: 260, Alan Shearer
Most Premier League goals at one club: 213, Harry Kane (for Tottenham Hotspur)
Oldest goalscorer: 40 years and 268 days, Teddy Sheringham (for West Ham United v. Portsmouth, 26 December 2006)[
Youngest goalscorer: 16 years and 271 days, James Vaughan (for Everton v. Crystal Palace, 10 April 2005)
Most consecutive Premier League matches scored in: 11, Jamie Vardy (for Leicester City, 29 August – 28 November 2015)
Most consecutive away Premier League matches scored in: 9, Robin van Persie (for Arsenal, 1 January – 22 May 2011)
Most Appearance
| Rank | Player | Games | Position | First season | Last season |
| 1 | England Gareth Barry | 653 | Midfielder | 1997–98 | 2017–18 |
| 2 | England James Milner | 634 | Midfielder | 2002–03 | 2023–24 |
| 3 | Wales Ryan Giggs | 632 | Midfielder | 1992–93 | 2013–14 |
| 4 | England Frank Lampard | 609 | Midfielder | 1995–96 | 2014–15 |
| 5 | England David James | 572 | Goalkeeper | 1992–93 | 2009–10 |
| 6 | Wales Gary Speed | 535 | Midfielder | 1992–93 | 2007–08 |
| 7 | England Emile Heskey | 516 | Forward | 1994–95 | 2011–12 |
| 8 | Australia Mark Schwarzer | 514 | Goalkeeper | 1996–97 | 2014–15 |
| 9 | England Jamie Carragher | 508 | Defender | 1996–97 | 2012–13 |
| 10 | England Phil Neville | 505 | Defender | 1994–95 | 2012–13 |
Most Goals
| Rank | Player | Goals | Games | Ratio | Position | First goal | Last goal |
| 1 | England Alan Shearer | 260 | 441 | 0.59 | Forward | 1992–93 | 2005–06 |
| 2 | England Harry Kane | 213 | 320 | 0.67 | Forward | 2013–14 | 2022–23 |
| 3 | England Wayne Rooney | 208 | 491 | 0.42 | Forward | 2002–03 | 2017–18 |
| 4 | England Andy Cole | 187 | 414 | 0.45 | Forward | 1993–94 | 2006–07 |
| 5 | Argentina Sergio Agüero | 184 | 284 | 0.65 | Forward | 2011–12 | 2020–21 |
| 6 | England Frank Lampard | 177 | 609 | 0.29 | Midfielder | 1997–98 | 2014–15 |
| 7 | France Thierry Henry | 175 | 258 | 0.68 | Forward | 1999–2000 | 2011–12 |
| 8 | England Robbie Fowler | 163 | 379 | 0.43 | Forward | 1993–94 | 2006–07 |
| 9 | England Jermain Defoe | 162 | 496 | 0.33 | Forward | 2001–02 | 2017–18 |
| 10 | Egypt Mohamed Salah | 157 | 263 | 0.6 | Forward | 2013–14 | 2023–24 |
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