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EPL 2021-22 season to kick off on August 14

EPL 2021-22 season to kick off on August 14

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The final match round of the campaign will take place on May 22, 2022 when all games will kick off simultaneously, it added.

Pogba, Rashford available when EPL resumes: Solskjaer

Pogba, Rashford available when EPL resumes: Solskjaer

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Solskjaer is also hoping to keep hold of striker Odion Ighalo until the end of the season.

EPL: Toure dazzles for slick City at powerless West Brom

EPL: Toure dazzles for slick City at powerless West Brom

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Photos from the EPL match played between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on Monday

EPL: West Ham earn draw against Brighton; Leeds win

EPL: West Ham earn draw against Brighton; Leeds win

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Ben Johnson and Tomas Soucek scored second-half goals as West Ham United twice came back from a goal down to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Sunday.

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Chelsea are banking on a lavish shopping spree to give them more bite up front and much-needed solidity in defence after coach Frank Lampard spent last season relying heavily on a crop of inexperienced home-grown players.

EPL: Manchester United fight back again to sink Blades

EPL: Manchester United fight back again to sink Blades

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United extended their 100 percent record on the road, coming from behind again to win 3-2 at the English Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United on Thursday.

Can Liverpool win back-to-back EPL titles?

Can Liverpool win back-to-back EPL titles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Liverpool raised the bar so high and enjoyed such a huge winning margin in claiming the English Premier League title last season it would be churlish to doubt their credentials for a repeat showing.

At least six EPL teams oppose restart

At least six EPL teams oppose restart

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The Premier League's 'Project Restart' envisages a return to play in June, once given the green light from government, with the remaining 92 matches held behind closed doors at neutral venues.

EPL PIX: Spurs and Liverpool held, Leicester close in

EPL PIX: Spurs and Liverpool held, Leicester close in

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Joint-leaders Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool both dropped points on a busy day of English Premier League action as Leicester City and Southampton narrowed the gap in what is shaping up to be one of the most open title races for years.

Why is Arsenal fan Ranveer at Spurs?

Why is Arsenal fan Ranveer at Spurs?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh paid a visit to English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur's stadium in London, where he attempted the The Dare Skywalk.

EPL PHOTOS: Late Costa strike helps Chelsea hold Man United

EPL PHOTOS: Late Costa strike helps Chelsea hold Man United

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

A goal in added time by Diego Costa earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday and preserved Guus Hiddink's unbeaten record while denying Dutch compatriot Louis van Gaal victory.

EPL in Pix: Chelsea march on, Manchester United and City wobble

EPL in Pix: Chelsea march on, Manchester United and City wobble

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Chelsea's commanding start to the Premier League season continued with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday as their rivals for the title continued to look vulnerable.

EPL agrees 250 million pounds bailout package with EFL

EPL agrees 250 million pounds bailout package with EFL

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) secretary Oliver Dowden welcomed the deal months after he urged the top flight to step up and provide financial support to the lower league clubs.

EPL: Raphinha helps Leeds to 3-0 win over Southampton

EPL: Raphinha helps Leeds to 3-0 win over Southampton

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Marriner also ruled out a goal for the Saints from a quickly-taken free kick just before halftime, saying he had not blown the whistle before James Ward-Prowse played in Che Adams, who put the ball in the net.

Champions League final can wait, Guardiola's eyes fixed on EPL title

Champions League final can wait, Guardiola's eyes fixed on EPL title

Rediff.com7 May 2021

City need three points to be sure of securing their third title in four years

Liverpool to begin EPL title defence against Leeds

Liverpool to begin EPL title defence against Leeds

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

City were due to open their season against Aston Villa and United against Burnley but those games will be moved.

EPL PHOTOS: Everton blank jittery Man Utd; Chelsea hold Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: Everton blank jittery Man Utd; Chelsea hold Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Manchester United's top-four aspirations suffered a setback as Louis van Gaal's side were blown away 3-0 by Everton.

EPL footballers launch fund for NHS charities

EPL footballers launch fund for NHS charities

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

With the Premier League at a standstill, the players have been criticised in the British media over the last week for resisting calls from the clubs to accept wage deferrals and cuts to reduce wage bills. The union said that the players wanted to ensure their contributions supported the clubs they play for, non-playing staff, lower league clubs and the NHS.

VAR chaos and controversy in EPL

VAR chaos and controversy in EPL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Unlike the Champions League, Premier League referees have so far refused to take a second look at decisions on pitchside monitors

Morgan cites EPL, Bundesliga for IPL to go on amid lockdown

Morgan cites EPL, Bundesliga for IPL to go on amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

With India's health system crumbling, several states have enforced stringent restrictions, including night curfews and lockdowns.

EPL clubs vote against use of five substitutes

EPL clubs vote against use of five substitutes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Teams will revert to three substitutes in the 2020-21 campaign after a vote on Thursday

EPL: Man United held as Leeds frustrate 'Big Six' once again

EPL: Man United held as Leeds frustrate 'Big Six' once again

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Second-placed Manchester United edged closer towards qualification for the Champions League

Chelsea outspent by rivals but confident of defending EPL title

Chelsea outspent by rivals but confident of defending EPL title

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Jose Mourinho's side had paid lavish sums to bolster key areas by this time last year but, having claimed the title at a canter, the motto of this transfer window seems to be: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

'Liverpool deserve EPL title if season cancelled'

'Liverpool deserve EPL title if season cancelled'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

It would only be 'fair' for rivals Liverpool to be awarded the English Premier League trophy if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

EPL chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

EPL chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The football leagues have set April 30 as a date for a possible return to action but that appears to be optimistic given the country is under restrictions which stop people leaving their homes for non-essential reasons.

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Manchester United returned to winning ways in ruthlessly emphatic fashion

Ganguly hints Manchester United may take over East Bengal FC

Ganguly hints Manchester United may take over East Bengal FC

Rediff.com24 May 2022

In what could be a game-changing move for the struggling East Bengal, EPL giants Manchester United may end up taking the ownership of one of oldest football clubs in the country.

EPL PHOTOS: Skrtel rescues dramatic point against Arsenal; Sunderland win derby

EPL PHOTOS: Skrtel rescues dramatic point against Arsenal; Sunderland win derby

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

A stoppage time goal by a heavily-bandaged Martin Skrtel spared Liverpool another deflating defeat as they drew 2-2 at home to Arsenal in the Premier League.

Longest EPL season set for nerve-racking climax

Longest EPL season set for nerve-racking climax

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Liverpool are champions and Norwich City, the side whom they beat on Aug. 9 to launch their title charge, are down and Manchester City are distant runners-up. After that everything is up for grabs.

EPL footballer Zaha subjected to online racial abuse

EPL footballer Zaha subjected to online racial abuse

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha has been subjected to racist abuse on social media and the forward shared screenshots ahead of Sunday's Premier League game at Aston Villa. The Ivory Coast international tweeted images of the messages he received from an individual on Saturday, which included one of members of the white supremacist organisation the Ku Klux Klan.

EPL: Liverpool scrape a win, but rivals drop points

EPL: Liverpool scrape a win, but rivals drop points

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Jota's header earned the three points but it was a struggle in the rain for Juergen Klopp's side who looked uneasy at the back without the injured Virgil van Dijk.

EPL: Man City down Leicester; Liverpool romp to win at Arsenal

EPL: Man City down Leicester; Liverpool romp to win at Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Manchester City now need, at most, 11 points from their remaining seven matches to secure their third Premier League title in four seasons.

EPL: West Brom hand 10-man Chelsea first loss under Tuchel

EPL: West Brom hand 10-man Chelsea first loss under Tuchel

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

West Bromwich Albion secured a stunning 5-2 win over 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes twice as City hit Saints for six to go top

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes twice as City hit Saints for six to go top

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday

EPL: United outclass Watford; Arsenal down Everton

EPL: United outclass Watford; Arsenal down Everton

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to earn Arsenal a 3-2 Premier League win over Everton on Sunday, extending the Gunners' unbeaten start to 2020 and moving them back into the battle for European places. The win lifts Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side up to ninth place in the league with 37 points, while Everton remain without a victory at the Gunners in 24 years and a point adrift in 11th.

EPL: Spurs drop points and likely title in West Brom draw

EPL: Spurs drop points and likely title in West Brom draw

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

West Brom's Dawson is villain and hero as Spurs' chances at League title fades; Leicester now need just one win from three games to claim EPL crown

Lockdown in England will have no effect on EPL grind

Lockdown in England will have no effect on EPL grind

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Outdoor sport venues including outdoor gyms, tennis courts and golf courses will close and outside team sports will not be permitted but elite sport, including Premier League soccer, will continue.

EPL PIX: Arsenal sunk by Brighton, Leicester held

EPL PIX: Arsenal sunk by Brighton, Leicester held

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Arsenal slumped to a last-gasp 2-1 Premier League defeat at relegation-threatened Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a blow to the London club's chances of securing European football next season. Watford's Craig Dawson grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser with an overhead kick to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Saturday and a vital point in their battle for Premier League survival.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea take six point-lead despite Southampton draw

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea take six point-lead despite Southampton draw

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Chelsea opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League despite being held to a 1-1 draw against top-four hopefuls Southampton in an absorbing game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

PIX: Players take a knee as EPL restarts

PIX: Players take a knee as EPL restarts

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Aston Villa and Sheffield United players and referee Michael Oliver took a knee at kickoff in support of the "Black Lives Matter" movement as the Premier League season restarted