The Super League 12: What motivated Real Madrid, Liverpool & Co. to try, and how they can repair fan bonds
The Super League idea may be dormant for now, but the 12 rogue clubs all had clear reasons for getting involved. Here's what drew them to try.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
16-8-11, 7th in English Premier League
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Kane hopes Tottenham listen to offers to transfer him
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Super League saga rumbles on: Will Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus be banned?
The latest in the Super League fallout sees three rebel clubs angry with UEFA amid threats of a ban. Gab Marcotti breaks down what is happening.
Spurs' UCL hopes fade after loss to Leeds
Tottenham's slim hopes of Champions League football next season took a massive dent with a 3-1 loss to Leeds on Saturday.
UEFA: Rebels Barca, Juve, Real face sanctions
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus could be banned from Champions League for ESL involvement, UEFA warned Friday.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal lead City and Spurs for Bissouma
Arsenal are in need of a rebuild and have Brighton's Yves Bissouma at the top of their list of midfield options. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sources: Mourinho at Roma to save Spurs $12.5m
Tottenham will save approximately £9 million ($12.5m) in compensation payments to Jose Mourinho after he accepted the head coach job at Roma.
Sources: ESL rebels could face 2-year UCL ban
UEFA will pursue severe disciplinary action against clubs who signed up to the Super League and have yet to distance themselves from the project.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man Utd plot Kane move to appease angry fans
Manchester United owners are hoping that luring Harry Kane to Old Trafford will appease their discontent fan base. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Villas-Boas to take part in Rally Championship
Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is set to make his World Rally Championship driving debut later this month.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Tottenham have option to extend Bale loan
Tottenham have a first refusal clause that will allow them to extend Gareth Bale's loan for another season. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
FA launch probe into Prem clubs involved in ESL
The FA has launched a formal inquiry into the role played by Premier League clubs in the attempt to create a breakaway European Super League.
Could Rafael Benitez really be on the way to Tottenham? (1:11)
Is Gareth Bale finally clicking again with Tottenham? (1:39)
Bale hat trick keeps Spurs' UCL hopes alive
Tottenham Hotspur made short work of Sheffield United on the back of a Gareth Bale hat trick in the Premier League on Sunday night in London.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Jesus faces exit as Man City target Kane, Haaland
Gabriel Jesus could leave Manchester City as the side eye a move for Harry Kane or Erling Haaland. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Ajax boss Ten Hag extends deal, ends Spurs links
Erik Ten Hag has signed a new contract as Ajax manager, keeping him at the Dutch champions through to 2023.
Sources: ESL execs resign from PL committees
Executives from the clubs involved in the failed breakaway Super League have stepped down from their posts on the Premier League's sub-committees.
Kane wants trophies over individual awards
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to win team trophies after describing his latest individual honour as a "bittersweet" moment.
Stats: Man City tie Liverpool with 8th League Cup, Kane's rare 0
Plus, the stats from a close La Liga title race and more.
Burley: It's now or never for Harry Kane to leave Tottenham (0:45)
Guardiola has proven his 'tactical genius' at Manchester City (1:35)
Man City crowned Carabao Cup champion for 4th time in a row (1:22)
2020-21 Prem Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 36 | 26 | 5 | 5 | +47 | 83 |
| Manchester United | 36 | 20 | 10 | 6 | +28 | 70 |
| Leicester City | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | +21 | 66 |
| Chelsea | 36 | 18 | 10 | 8 | +22 | 64 |
| Liverpool | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | +20 | 60 |
| West Ham United | 35 | 17 | 7 | 11 | +10 | 58 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | +20 | 56 |
| Everton | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | +4 | 56 |
| Arsenal | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | +12 | 55 |
| Leeds United | 36 | 16 | 5 | 15 | +4 | 53 |
| Aston Villa | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | +8 | 49 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | -12 | 45 |
| Southampton | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | -16 | 43 |
| Crystal Palace | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | -22 | 41 |
| Burnley | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | -18 | 39 |
| Newcastle United | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | -19 | 39 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | 8 | 13 | 14 | -5 | 37 |
| Fulham | 36 | 5 | 12 | 19 | -24 | 27 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 35 | 5 | 11 | 19 | -36 | 26 |
| Sheffield United | 35 | 5 | 2 | 28 | -44 | 17 |
2020-21 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference20Tied-5th
Goals Scored61Tied-4th
Assists49Tied-1st
Goals Conceded41Tied-4th