Nottingham Forest’s sweet deal
October 15 – British confectionery brand Swizzels has teamed up with Nottingham Forest for the 2023/24 Premier League season, delivering a sweet experience for fans at The City Ground.
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Nottingham Forest fined £750k for social media post that was an ‘unparalled’ attack on integrity of match offical
October 14 – Nottingham Forest have been fined £750,000 by the Football Association for an “attack on the integrity of a match official on an unparalleled scale” following a social media post last season.
City forced into backroom reshuffle as Begiristain says he is quitting at end of season
October 14 – In seismic news for the defending Premier League champions, Manchester City’s, director of football, Txiki Begiristain, has announced that he will be leaving the club at the end of the current season.
Sport England boss to tell Premier League clubs to step up and address climate change
October 10 – Sport England chair, Chris Boardman has warned that Premier League clubs must step up and do their bit for climate change.
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.
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.