Premier League grounds average 98.6% capacity for match day 7
October 9 – The Premier League recorded an impressive 98.6% average stadium capacity across match week 7 fixtures.
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Wolves, beached in the EPL, home in on Visit Lauderdale as destination partner
October 8 – As a second hurricane barrels towards Florida, Wolverhampton Wanderers in timing that resembles their current Premier League form, have officially named ‘Visit Lauderdale’ as their destination partner for 2024/25.
Dead man walking? Another seven days of not enough from Ten Hag?
October 7 – There are two jobs in English football that are simply the ‘impossible jobs’. One of course is to be the England National team manager, and the other…the hot seat at Manchester United.
The end of an era? Is Gary Lineker’s MOTD tenure a wrap?
October 7 – Gary Lineker, former England striker, and face of football for the BBC for the last 25 years, is rumored to be on his way out of being an integral part of England’s media landscape.
Man City steps up its Stairmedia LED ad partnership
October 4 – Premier League holders Manchester City have announced a new partnership with Stairmedia that will increase advertising opportunities for potential partners.
Will Magpies fly from St James’ Park or make the nest bigger and better
October 4 – Since 1892, St James’ Park has been the home of Newcastle United, and long regarded as one of the most atmospheric stadiums in all of world football.
Red card fiasco! VAR slips up again over Fernandes sending off
October 3 – Manchester United has finally received some good news. Club captain Bruno Fernandes’ red card in Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday has been rescinded.
Matchday 6 attendances close to opening weekend capacity levels
October 2 – After a brief and out-of-character blip, Premier League matchday attendance has bounced back with Matchweek 6 delivering the second-highest average capacity percentage of the season so far.
Man City greenlight plans to increase Etihad Stadium capacity past 60,000
October 2 – The announcement was expected but now it is official. Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium will increase its capacity from 53,400 to close to 62,000, adding 7,000+ seats to the North Stand with completion due by the end of 2026.
Bookies favourite Ten Hag in the Premier League sack race
September 30 – Time looks to be running out for Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag as pressure mounts on his future at Old Trafford and bookmakers making him favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job. Man Utd have collected just seven points from their first six games.
All bets off for Sorare as Premier League partner is charged with unlicensed gaming in UK
September 27 – The fantasy sports platform, Sorare, and official partner of the Premier League has been charged by the UK Gambling Commission.
Premier League says more time needed for SAOT implementation decision
September 27 – The much-hyped introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) to the English Premier League will be delayed until at least the new year.
Chelsea explore new stadium options with Earl’s Court proposal back in play
September 26 – Chelsea are reportedly exploring the possibility of moving from Stamford Bridge to a new stadium site at Earl’s Court, as the club seeks to expand its current 40,343-seat capacity and increase match day revenues.
Guardiola looks for replacement as Rodri injury dents Premier League and UCL ambitions
September 26 – Manchester City ‘s Spanish international midfielder Rodri, regarded by many as the best player in the world in his position, has suffered ligament damage in his right knee and will be out for a lengthy period, the club have confirmed.
Match week 5: Hammers nailing top spot in the attendance rankings
September 25 – Match week 5 of the Premier League season saw West Ham United cement themselves as %capacity kings with a season-high score of 99.95%. Almost a full house watched as the Hammers were tamed by their London rivals Chelsea, with Blues star Nicholas Jackson netting twice to seal their 0-3 fate.