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  31 August 2025 Liverpool completed one of the biggest transfers in British football history by signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a record £125 million. Following summer arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Giorgi Mamardashvili and other reinforcements, Isak represents another statement from the defending champions. More than just goals Isak scored 52 goals for Newcastle in all competitions over the past two seasons, including 44 in the Premier League. Only Erling Haaland (49) and Mohamed Salah (47) scored more in the last two seasons, with the Swede playing six games fewer than his new teammate. What makes Isak exceptional isn't just productivity, but versatility. In December 2024, he not only led the Premier League in goals scored (8) but also created the most chances from open play (19). His 1.33 chances created per 90 minutes last season represents his career high. Perfect profile of modern striker The 26-year-old Swedish international averaged 36.8 touches per 90 ...

  The ability to score consistently ranks among the most valuable attributes of any football team. Throughout Premier League history, several clubs have managed to create impressive runs of consecutive matches with at least one goal scored. Arsenal 2001-2002: Untouchable record of 55 games The record for the longest streak of consecutive Premier League matches with a goal belongs to Arsenal by a considerable margin. While the Invincibles of 2003-04 are more celebrated, Arsène Wenger's 2001-02 title winners achieved something that remains unmatched - they scored in every single one of their 38 league matches. The streak began after disappointment from a goalless draw against Newcastle. Ashley Cole started the scoring run with a goal in a 3-2 defeat at Southampton. After winning the title with 100% scoring success in 2001-02, the streak finally ended on 7 December 2002 with a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford, where Thierry Henry came close to extending the run. Tottenham 2023-2024: M...

15 August 2025 Mohamed Salah enters the new season with impressive numbers against Bournemouth - only against Manchester United (13) and Tottenham Hotspur (12) has he scored more Premier League goals than against today's opponent (11). The Egyptian striker also holds the record for most goals scored in opening rounds of the Premier League. On the visitors' side, Florian Wirtz stands out, having recorded 12 assists in last season's Bundesliga - the second-highest tally after Michael Olise. The German midfielder creates an average of 2.2 chances per match. Antoine Semenyo represents Bournemouth's offensive threat with an average of 3.5 shots per game last season. In his last three league encounters with Liverpool, he has registered at least three attempts on goal in each match. Thanks to Stats Perform for the data More information: 24live.com

  The Community Shield is the traditional curtain-raiser to England's top-flight football season, but is it a good indicator of who will eventually win the Premier League title? This Year's Edition The 2025 FA Community Shield takes place this weekend (Sunday, August 10) between defending champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium. Considered the traditional season opener, the tournament was first played in 1908, with this year's edition being the 103rd in the competition's history. Success Statistics Out of 33 Community Shield matches in the Premier League era (since 1992-93), only eight teams managed to win both the Community Shield and subsequently the Premier League in the same season - that's less than a quarter (24%). None of the last five Community Shield winners have gone on to win the Premier League in the same season. Only one of the last 14 winners achieved this feat - Manchester City in the 2018-19 season. The Pa...

  Noni Madueke looks set to become the latest player to play in the Premier League for both Arsenal and Chelsea. But how many players have previously done so, and how does that compare to other pairs of clubs in the competition? Madueke Heading to Arsenal It's expected Noni Madueke will make the short journey across London to join Arsenal from Chelsea before the start of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Some Arsenal fans have expressed their annoyance at their club giving yet more money to their London rivals for a player deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge. Before Kepa Arrizabalaga's move this summer, Kai Havertz was the last to make the switch back in June 2023 for a reported fee of £65m, while Jorginho made the same journey from south-west to north London only six months earlier. Arsenal and Chelsea: 15 Shared Players Havertz and Jorginho help make up a group of 15 players who have played for both Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League, joining t...