Premier League

Premier League FAQS

1 year ago

| BY News Team

We run through some of the most frequently asked questions about the 20 Premier League clubs, from ‘who owns Aston Villa?’ to ‘who is Wolves’ top scorer of all-time?’.

Aston Villa FC FAQs

Who owns Aston Villa?

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris and American businessman Wes Edens are the joint owners of Aston Villa, having purchased a majority share in the club in 2018.

Who is Aston Villas greatest ever player?

Paul McGrath is often considered Aston Villa’s greatest ever player. Only six defenders have ever won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year Award, and Paul McGrath is one of them.

He was a member of Ron Atkinson’s Villa team that challenged Manchester United for the Premier League title in the early 1990s, and some Villa fans simply refer to him as ‘God.’

Why is Aston Villa called The Villains?

Aston Villa’s nickname, The Villains, is a simple play-on words with their club name and holds no sincere link to being disliked or vilified (perhaps with exception to Birmingham City fans!).

Have Aston Villa ever won the Premier League?

No, Aston Villa have never won the Premier League since its inception in 1992.

Who is Aston Villa’s biggest rival?

Aston Villa’s biggest rival is undoubtedly Birmingham City, with the fixture often perceived as one of the fiercest rivalries in British football.

Brentford FC FAQs

How rich is Brentford FC?

Brentford have a relatively meagre bank balance compared to some of their Premier League rivals, with owner Matthew Benham said to have a net worth of £30m.

Why do Brentford FC have a bee?

The ‘Bees’ nickname is quite literally a play-on words (or letter in this case) of the first letter of their club name – B.

Is Brentford a London team?

Yes, Brentford are a London team. The area of Brentford is based in the London borough of Hounslow, whilst the stadium itself is a little bit more central, being sited in Gunnersbury.

Brighton FC FAQs

How rich is Brighton FC?

Whilst certainly not as rich as some of their Premier League counterparts, Brighton majority owner Tony Boom is still rumoured to be worth around £1.3B.

What was Brighton’s nickname before being called The Seagulls?

During the 1974/75 season, Brighton & Hove Albion FC became known as The Dolphins and their club badge was changed the following season to represent this. However, this was short lived and in 1977 the seagull badge was introduced.

Have Brighton ever won the Premier League?

No, Brighton have never won the Premier League.

Is Brighton a good football team?

Brighton are probably one of the most impressive football teams in the Premier League at the moment. Their frequency of buying obscure players for cheap prices and turning them into world-class talents, whilst maintaining an impressive league position, is a testament to their scouting network, their coaching and directorship.

They may not be the biggest side in the league, but they play an entertaining brand of football and could easily finish in a European place this season.

Bournemouth FC FAQs

Why are Bournemouth called AFC?

The club adopted the AFC Bournemouth name in 1971, with the rather weird intention that the club would appear first in alphabetical lists of English clubs.

How long have Bournemouth been in the Premier League?

Bournemouth are currently enjoying their first season back in the Premier League after being promoted from the Championship last year. Their first ever season in the top-flight was in 2015/16.

How big is Bournemouth FC’s stadium?

Bournemouth have the smallest stadium in the Premier League, with the Vitality Stadium being able to host a mere 11,379 fans.

Chelsea FC FAQs

Who has beaten Chelsea the most?

Chelsea have lost more league games to Liverpool than to any other club, having been defeated by them 70 times in 156 encounters.

What was Chelsea’s old name?

Chelsea have never changed their name since their inception in 1905.

Who is Chelsea FC’s biggest rival?

Tottenham Hotspur are often considered to be Chelsea’s biggest rival, with on-field and off-field clashes billing this as the fixture Chelsea fans look forward to the most.

Who has more trophies, Arsenal or Chelsea?

As far as the total number of trophies is concerned, Arsenal have the edge, with a total of 34 major honours compared to Chelsea’s 27. Chelsea have however been the far more successful side in the last two decades and have won two Champions League titles – with no other London side ever tasting success in Europe’s biggest club competition.

Crystal Palace FC FAQs

Why do Crystal Palace fans sing Glad All Over?

Crystal Palace F.C. adopted the song as their anthem in the 1960s. It is played at the start of all home games, and after full-time (when Palace win). The chorus is played after home goals, after the goal scorer’s name is read out. It is also sung by fans as a chant.

Is Crystal Place FC a good team?

Considering the relative size of the club, Palace can be considered a good team. To be fighting in mid-table of the Premier League would have been inconceivable to most Palace fans 15 years ago, and the club have done well to sustain their place in England’s top-flight.

Is Crystal Palace the oldest club in the world?

Crystal Palace F.C. was an amateur football club formed in 1861 who contributed a major role in the development of association football during its formative years. This has led to claims that Crystal Palace should be recognised as the oldest professional football club in the world in existence today.

Why is Crystal Palace FC called that?

The team and park are named after the great glass structure that housed the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park.

Everton FC FAQs

Who owns Everton FC?

British-Iranian businessman Farhad Moshiri is the current owner of Everton.

How old is Everton FC?

Everton were founded in 1878, making them 145 years old.

How many times have Everton been relegated?

Everton are the only side to have never been relegated in the history of the first division.

Why is Everton called Everton not Liverpool?

Despite being based in Liverpool, that name has already been taken by the Red side of the city. Everton therefore use a more localised name for their club.

Fulham FC FAQs

Is Fulham the oldest football club?

Fulham Football Club is London’s oldest professional football club, having been established in 1879.

Have Fulham ever won a trophy?

Throughout its history, Fulham have played in all four divisions of English football and have never won a major trophy, although they came close in 2010 when they lost the Europa League Final to Atletico Madrid after extra-time.

What are Fulham FC fans called?

Fulham fans are comply known as The Cottagers, for their association with their home ground, Craven Cottage.

How much is Fulham FC worth?

Fulham are rumoured to be worth around £260m, although that figure may have risen in recent months as a result of their good performances in the Premier League.

Who are Fulham’s biggest rivals?

West London rivals Brentford are considered to be Fulham’s biggest rivals.

Leeds United FC FAQs

Why did Leeds change to white?

After initially donning a blue and yellow strip, an all-white outfit came with the arrival of Don Revie in 1962 in an attempt to encourage players and fans to believe that the club could be as successful as Real Madrid.

Who is the best Leeds United player ever?

“King Billy” Bremner is undoubtedly the greatest Leeds United player of all time. He appeared 771 times for the club from 1959 to 1976 and scored 115 goals. Short in stature, but tough and uncompromising as a player, Bremner captained Leeds through the 1960s and 70s, and even earned himself a statue outside Elland Road.

What is Leeds United Biggest win?

Leeds’ biggest ever win was a 10-0 crushing of Lyn Oslo in the European Cup in September 1969.

How long were Leeds United in League One?

Leeds had to endure a period of three years in League One (England’s third division) after a tough period for the club.

Who is Leeds United’s main rival?

Manchester United are often considered Leeds United’s biggest rival, though they also have a fierce rivalry with Chelsea after the antics surrounding the 1970 FA Cup final.

Leicester City FC FAQs

Who is the current best player in Leicester City?

The current best player for Leicester City is probably James Maddison, with the brilliant English attacking midfielder currently the top scorer for the Foxes this season.

How much is Leicester City football club worth?

Leicester City are worth around £350m in today’s market.

Is Leicester City a top 6 club?

Strictly speaking, Leicester City are not a top six club, with the subjective title currently bestowed on Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham.

Is Chelsea better than Leicester City?

Chelsea are on most grounds a better team than Leicester, although that did not stop the Foxes from brilliantly winning the 2021 FA Cup final against the Blues.

Is Leicester City FC good?

Leicester are a respected club, particularly for their sensational 2016 Premier League title win at odds of 5000-1. Their performance in the league hasn’t been brilliant this season, but they still have the ability to give anyone a run for their money.

Liverpool FC FAQs

Who is Liverpool most famous player?

Steve Gerrard is often considered to be Liverpool’s most famous player, captaining them to a historic Champions League win in 2005 and being the marquee player for over a decade.

Who beat Liverpool most?

Manchester United have recorded the most league victories over Liverpool, with 69 wins.

Who is Liverpool’s number 7?

James Milner is the current number 7 for Liverpool.

What is Liverpool’s biggest win ever?

Liverpool’s biggest ever win was 11–0 against Strømsgodset in the European Cup Winners Cup in September 1974.

Who is Liverpool’s biggest rival?

Whilst Everton are Liverpool’s local rivals, many Liverpool fans consider Manchester United to be their biggest rivals on the field, with a lot of the hatred attributable to the success both teams had in the 20th century.

Manchester City FC FAQs

Who is Man City No. 1?

Manchester City currently don’t have a number 1, with their first-choice keeper, Ederson, donning the number 31 jersey.

Who is Man City top scorer?

Sergio Aguero is Manchester City’s top scorer of all time, with the Argentine forward amassing 260 goals in 389 games.

How many trophies has Man City won?

Manchester City have won 29 major honours throughout their history: eight league titles, six FA Cups, eight League Cups, six FA Community Shields, and one European Cup Winners’ Cup.

Which club has beaten Man City the most?

Arsenal have defeated Manchester City in league competition on 87 occasions, which represents the most Manchester City have lost against any club.

Who is Man City’s best player ever?

For everything he achieved with the team, many call Sergio Aguero the best Man City player of all time, and is also put in most people’s top five best Premier League players of all time.

Manchester United FC FAQs

Who is the best player in Manchester United in history?

Welsh winger Ryan Giggs is often considered to be the best player in Manchester United’s history, amassing 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League titles and four FA Cups across 24 seasons with the Red Devils.

Why is Manchester United so famous?

Manchester United are the most successful club in England and have thus always been famous around the world, with their 20 league titles higher than any club across England.

What is Man Utd biggest defeat ever?

Man United’s biggest loss of all time is 7-0, to Blackburn Rovers on 10 April 1926, to Aston Villa on 27 December 1930 and Wolves on 26 December 1931.

What is Manchester United fans called?

Manchester United fans are known as the Red Devils, which is also the nickname of the club generally.

Who is Manchester United’s biggest rival?

Manchester City or Liverpool can be considered Man Utd’s biggest rival, the former of whom have become something of a nuisance to the Red Devils’ title aspirations in recent years.

Newcastle FC FAQs

Have Newcastle ever won the Premier League?

No, Newcastle have never won the Premier League.

How long is it since Newcastle won a trophy?

Newcastle last won a trophy in 2017 when they lifted the Championship title, but their last major honour came all the way back in 1969 when they won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final.

Is Newcastle the richest club in the world 2022?

Newcastle are considered the 20th richest club in the world after generating revenue of £180m between 2021 and 2022.

What is Newcastle’s biggest win?

Newcastle’s biggest ever win came against Sheffield Wednesday in 1999 when they dispatched the Owls 8-0 at St James’ Park

Who is Newcastle’s main rival?

Sunderland are considered to be Newcastle’s biggest rival, with the Tyne-Wear derby one of the fiercest in English football.

Nottingham Forest FC FAQs

Is Nottingham Forest the oldest football club?

Nottingham Forest claims to be the oldest remaining club in the English Football League. In 2019, when Notts County were relegated from the football league, Stoke City claimed to be the oldest remaining club, but football historian Mark Metcalf stated that Stoke was formed in 1868, rather than the 1863 date on the club’s badge, therefore meaning Forest (1865) were the oldest remaining club.

Has Nottingham Forest ever won the Premier League?

Nottingham Forest have never won the Premier League, although they won the First Division in 1978.

What is Nottingham Forest nickname?

Nottingham Forest’s nickname is, simply, The Reds.

Who is Nottingham Forest main rival?

Derby County are considered to be Nottingham Forest’s main rival, with the two sides both residing in the east Midlands.

Southampton FC FAQs

Have Southampton ever won the Premier League?

No, Southampton have never won the Premier League.

Who is the best Southampton player ever?

Matt Le Tissier is considered to be Southampton’s best player ever. Le Tissier was the first midfielder to score 100 goals in the Premier League and scored an impressive total of 210 goals for the Saints.

What is Southampton biggest loss?

Southampton suffered their worst ever defeat on 25 October 2019, losing 9–0 to Leicester City at home, and this would later be replicated on 2 February 2021 against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the following campaign. The scoreline is also a joint league record.

Who is Southampton top scorer?

Southampton’s top goalscorer is Mick Channon, who scored 228 goals in all competitions in two spells with the club, between 1966 and 1977, and from 1979 to 1982.

Spurs FC FAQs

Have Tottenham ever won a trophy?

Tottenham have won several trophies, but are ridiculed for the longevity of their current trophy drought, which currently stands at 15 years when they won the 2008 League Cup against Chelsea.

What was Spurs biggest win?

Tottenham’s biggest ever in was 13–2 against Crewe Alexandra in the FA Cup in February 1960.

Who are Tottenham’s biggest rivals?

Fellow north London side Arsenal are Tottenham’s biggest rivals.

Who is Tottenham top scorer?

Harry Kane is Tottenham’s top scorer of all time, recently passing Jimmy Greaves’ record of 266 goals for the club.

Why are Tottenham called spuds?

Tottenham fans are called spuds as it is simply a quick and easy play on the word ‘Spurs’.

West Ham FC FAQs

Have West Ham ever won the League?

No, West Ham have never won the highest league in England.

Who is West Ham’s best ever player?

Bobby Moore is widely known as West Ham’s best ever player. After spending 16 years with West Ham, winning a World Cup, and ultimately having a stand named after him at Upton Park, Moore is without a doubt the most loved Hammer of all time.

Who is West Ham’s biggest rival?

Millwall is considered to be West Ham’s biggest rival, with the fixture perceived by some fans as the most aggressive in all of English football.

What are West Ham fans called?

West Ham fans are known as the Hammers or the Irons, labels also affiliated with the club’s nickname.

What is West Ham’s biggest loss?

West Ham’s biggest loss was 7-0 on three occasions: against Barnsley (1919), Everton (1927), and Sheffield Wednesday (1959).