The history of English football’s top flight is littered with one-hit wonders – players who scored only once in the Premier League, but made sure their goal was an absolute corker.
Find out which stoppers come up trumps in our run-down of the greatest central defenders on the planet.
Two tough games, four points – and a plan that’s working. It’s so far, so good for Manchester United, writes Andy Mitten.
Which Premier League stars deserve more praise than they usually receive? Here, we’ve picked out the most underrated operator from each club in the division.
The Premier League transfer window may have closed, but European clubs still have the opportunity to purchase players from English sides before the end of August.
Liverpool and Arsenal emerged from the second round of Premier League fixtures with their perfect records intact as reigning champions Manchester City surrendered theirs in controversial fashion.
The ovation reflected the return of the hometown hero. Or so it seemed at the time. Perhaps, as Jay Rodriguez made his second Burnley debut in a late cameo against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, it was simply some sympathy for the elderly.
Liverpool’s new signing Adrian got his first start for the Reds against Chelsea in the Uefa Super Cup and proved to be the hero after first-choice keeper Alisson suffered an injury in the first game of the season.
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has hinted that Manchester United made an approach for Jadon Sancho earlier this summer.
Cheer up, Frank Lampard! These managers had losing starts too, but some of them did all right at their clubs in the end …