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"It's hard to win the Premier League because our top four sides plus Barcelona probably make up the best five sides in Europe, " he said.

We're far from happy with our form in the Premier League as well but the only way to turn things around is by sticking together.

Yes, you could make the case that this season's Premier League was mediocre, with a general dip in the quality of football.

Rooney had been a doubt for the last sixteen, second-leg tie after missing Saturday's Premier League trip to Wolves with a knee injury.

After a year of restraint last season, with only 3 clubs putting their prices up in the premier league. . .

"How much Arsenal are loved here in Asia and how much the Premier League has penetrated Asia [has been positive], " he said.

Backed by wealthy investors like Hicks, and tapping into a huge fan base all over the world, Premier League clubs have struck gold.

He made it clear that the prospect of a move into the Premier League with Newcastle appealed to him and we couldn't stand in his way.

I'm desperate to get that photo of me with my teammates holding the Premier League trophy.

The lurking dangers stored up in complacency during the Premier League's world-conquering boom have finally broken to the surface.

As Alan Pardew said, you would struggle to see this sort of turnaround in a seven-a-side Sunday kick about, let alone in the Premier League.

18 million, but a knee injury restricted his involvement and he did not start in the Premier League until late December.

One of my dreams as a professional footballer is to play in the Premier League but this summer is not like any other.

Journalist: How much do you think your time at Rangers will help you acclimatise to the Barclays Premier League?

The Dane has found the net twice in three Premier League starts but Wenger insists he has no plans to let Bendtner leave in the summer.

target Luis Suarez has confirmed that he ready to move to England, as he believes his game would be suited to the Premier League.

But there is no point dwelling on it, it is all in the past, we have got to move on and concentrate on the Premier League.

Bolton were one of the first clubs to openly declare their interest, and are thought to be the only Premier League side who have made a bid.

Roy Keane says learning from Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough will stand him in good stead in his debut season in the Premier League.

There has not been a draw between the teams at Fulham in the Premier League.

Chelsea have also made enquiries but Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez did not want to sell Alonso to one of his Premier League rivals.

Premier League panel to decide whether or not United gave defender permission to leave Old Trafford for an agreed fee.

A little more than a week into their Barclays Premier League title defence and Manchester United already face a must-win game.

I thought he had a good season and I think he's the best right back in the Premier League.

So far, Ballack can be considered in the vanguard of his countrymen who have tested the Premier League as a place to play.

Poulsen made his Barclays Premier League debut during the 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion and feels he is now ready to show his best form.

We' re not sure how ready he is to play in a Premier League game at this stage, but maybe he is ready to be on the bench.

Indeed, only Manchester City have had more attempts at goal than Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League so far this season.

I could feel from the first day I arrived here that the main thing was the Premier League, not the Champions League.

Anyway, to be connected with such a big club (Liverpool) flatters me. Who would not be tempted to play in the Premier League?

Rafa Benitez spoke to radio journalists as part of the build-up to today's Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke City at Anfield.

I do not believe at all that the Premier League has become weaker.

Owen has been ruled out of Saturday's Premier League clash with Sunderland, but Ferguson admits the extent of the injury is still unclear.

Even by the high standards of Manchester United, it's been a dream start to the Barclays Premier League season.

Cesc Fabregas is ready to hand Arsenal's Premier League title charge a huge fitness boost.

Similarly, the real English football is not that of the Premier League, but rather its national team.

It's just people expect too much in his first year. No-one gave him chance to settle in and become familiar with the Premier League.

Wayne Rooney spent last season desperate to get his hands on his first Premier League trophy.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has no new injury worries for Sunday's home match against Sunderland in the Premier League.

A non-league side, who have come through the Qualifying rounds, drawn against one of the Premier League's heavy weights .

There continues to be a high level of interest from the US in the Premier League both in terms of fans and also the influx of US owners.

Saturday's home defeat by Blackpool left the Reds rooted in the bottom three with just one win from seven Premier League games.

Just look at Liverpool, who haven't made an impact in the Premier League for years and yet are always doing well in the Champions League.

Well, it was mentioned but it would have been difficult for me to go to another Premier League club after Arsenal.

We have to take this win into the next game because we want to show we are a top team and belong at the top of the Premier League.

If I was a Premier League manager looking for a creative player I would take Pires tomorrow.

The former Liverpool and Galatasaray goalkeeper has established himself as one of the Premier League's leading players in his position.

The Moroccan striker won over the fans and his manager has high expectations ahead of a potential Premier League debut at Liverpool.

In his first Premier League start of the season, Ben Foster was delighted to help United grind out another crucial win in the title race.

Birmingham chief Steve Bruce believes Mourinho 'will not just be a loss to Chelsea but to the Premier League as well'.

Premier League giants Arsenal are among those reported to be keen, and Van der Wiel has welcomed talk of a possible switch to England.

He desperately wants to win the Premier League with Liverpool and every season that he does not do it hurts a bit more.

Yet significant change is needed to retain our place in the premier league of global economic powers.

Owen was the only player plying his trade outside the Premier League to be selected for England 2002 World Cup squad.

Upson did win a Premier League medal in 2002 but a year later, after six seasons and 56 appearances, he left for Birmingham.

Russian news agencies said Russian Premier League soccer referee Vladimir Pettay and a Swedish citizen were among the victims.

Man City have won none of their last five Premier league away games, losing three of these games.

The England striker's Old Trafford future appears to be in some doubt with the new Premier League champions yet to offer him a new contract.

Yeah, it's actually why I called. Your knowledge of premier league Football is integral to one of her schemes.

He's one of the best left-backs in the Premier League and he settled in really quickly at Manchester United.

The Premier League have agreed new financial reporting methods that will help to monitor when clubs might be hitting trouble.

We now look ahead to two away games in a week, at Genk in the Champions League and at Blackburn in the Premier League next weekend.

It is important for a club who wants to play at the top of the Premier League and fighting for the Europa League to have strong players.

We had a good example with Wolves [of beating Manchester United] how strong the Premier League is. Any team is a real threat for anybody.

basics of a very good Premier League team but they just can't score at the moment.

And now it appears he could be set for a third spell in the Premier League - if he can be prized away from Greek side Panathinaikos.

Everton have won just once in five Barclays Premier League but the visit of the bottom side gives them a chance to end that run.

Let's do it step by step and hopefully enough we will be able to convince the panel that Rajkovic deserves a chance in the Premier League.

He'd give us a different option if he does come, and it would be great for the Premier League to get the likes of Ronaldinho.

LONDON - ROBERTO Mancini believes Manchester City's FA Cup triumph can be the launchpad for an assault on next season's Premier League.

Still, how he would love to go from Lion King to Premier League king with Arsenal topping the table at the end of the season!

Since Alonso quit Anfield for Real Madrid, Liverpool have crashed out of the Champions League and are struggling in the Premier League.

"It will be a difficult game as it is always in the Barclays Premier League, " added Rafa.

Wenger insists that the Premier League's claim to be the best league in the world could be compromised by poor pitches.

There were six Premier League clubs yesterday morning trying to get the boy.

Arsenal are the only English side who can win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carling Cup.

Ahead of his team's Premier League clash at City, Wenger accepted each philosophy has its own obstacles.

You can qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League, the Premier League can maybe start taking its pattern by the end of December.

Wigan Athletic netted only three headed goals in the Premier League this season; fewer than any other side.

And he went on to win the Premier League again, adding an FA Cup and two Carling Cups along the way - all in just three seasons.

Arshavin previously admitted he wanted a move to Spain but he hasn't closed the door on a move to the Premier League.

Ian Ayre specifically consulted with the Premier League who had some discussion with Sky, but neither were able to accomodate our position.

Kenneth Huang, reportedly at the centre of a proposed takeover of Liverpool, has played down links with the Premier League club.

Blackpool is now in a much improved financial state than they were prior to their season in the Premier League.

It was a good test for the young Reds against the League of Ireland Premier League team.

Therefore, it's only a matter of time until these sorts of American ideas come into the Premier League.

Torres and his new boss can take their minds off the Premier League fight today . . . but come up against Manchester United in the FA Cup.

The Italian led the Blues to a Premier League and FA Cup Double last season but his side face ending this campaign without a trophy.

Since then Birmingham have added eight new faces, including a trio who ought to be eager to grab their chance in the Premier League.

Premier League clubs have been feeling the effects of the recession over the past two years.

The flood of money is paying dividends; three of the four semifinalists in this year's Champions League are Premier League clubs.

WAYNE Rooney has set his sights on overtaking Arsenal at the top of the Premier League during the Christmas period.

I have always been interested in playing in the Premier League, but my head is in the World Cup and I have a deal with Atletico.

Blackpool could perhaps take the view that this is their reward for taking a cautious approach to Premier League survival.

You could use all those players in a Premier League match, and still be confident of winning the game.

To fight off the boredom during the first half at the Reebok on Saturday, I started comparing Premier League clubs to countries.

Salomon Kalou has scored eight goals in his last eight Premier League appearances, despite starting just five of those matches.

We've just begun to build and are years behind them so we don't expect this to be our year to win the Premier League.

Chelsea were the nearly team of European football last season. They came so close to the Champions League and Premier League.

It would be simpler for Ryan to continue in the Premier League, a competition he knows well. We're actually studying an offer.

I believe in the Premier League you get what you deserve from the quality of your performance.

One Premier League insider said up to 20 per cent of the rights could be made available free-to-air.

Time, by then, to save themselves for international duty and the next Premier League encounter.

LIVERPOOL FC are likely to avoid a Premier League points deductions even if the Royal Bank of Scotland takes over the club.

If that sounds risky , consider its exposure in its home market : the U. K. bank is the proud sponsor of the English Premier League .

Sir Alex Ferguson will reward Ryan Giggs for another stunning performance with a rest during Sunday's Premier League showdown at Arsenal.

If the movie caught the character of the nation's poor, the Indian Premier League (IPL) of cricket mirrors it for the middle class.

It still hasn't really sunk in now that I could be playing in the Premier League week in and week out. It's unreal.

United will be among the elite, but they are still to suggest that the Premier League trophy can be recaptured.

I'd be delighted to join another Premier League outfit on loan, but I'm also interested in joining a good Eredivisie side.

Gary Neville has warned his Manchester United team-mates that they cannot afford to be cast adrift in the Premier League title race.

But the Arsenal manager could be handed a double boost when the Premier League reconvenes after the next international break.

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Saturday's trip to the Emirates Stadium could be a key clash in this season's Barclays Premier League title race.

When the clubs met to discuss the issue last Friday, one course of action they considered was a legal challenge against the Premier League.

In the Premier League, Europa League and Champions League you need to play three times a week so it's really good to do that.

The Premier League, founded on avarice, is now on the edge of a precipice.

Job: Head of the Premier League's referees. Had a distinguished career in domestic and international football.

Young and his new Manchester United teammates travel to Aston Villa on Saturday for an English Premier League match.

ROY HODGSON admits Liverpool's dreadful Premier League away form is leaving him with sleepless nights.

Roughly half of those fielded in an average Premier League weekend are neither British nor Irish.

s injury and up to 12 players in Premier League action today, there may be further changes.

Reina has spent the season trying, unsuccessfully , to stop United securing a third consecutive Barclays Premier League title.

Going beyond the Premier League, United have also won the FA Cup more times (11) than any other EPL side, with Arsenal second with 10 times.

"Andrea has expressed his desire to return to Italy, especially after an average season in the Premier League, " concluded Pastorello.

The standard of the leagues is incomparable but I believe we are good enough for this Premier League.

But the ECHO understands the Premier League would not view that move as Liverpool being declared insolvent.

I have to say after this game, we are one of the best teams in the Premier League.

However on Wednesday, Shay Given, often touted as the best keeper in the Premier League, made an identical error to the Pole.

Owner Mike Ashley stated in May there would be no new capital outlay on players in the wake of promotion back to the Premier League.

Rafa Benitez has again reiterated his desire to return to management in the Premier League, insisting he is 'ready and waiting'.

Lehmann praised the Premier League's organisation and its decision to move kick-offs to times more suitable for overseas viewers.

Do you think the Premier League will remain the best league in the world [with a rule like that]?

Chelsea aim to stretch their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to five points in the latest round of fixtures.

Unsettled full-back Gabriel Heinze will take his dispute with Manchester United to a Premier League arbitration panel next week.

This picture was taken at Villa Park just minutes after the Geordies' relegation from the Premier League had been confirmed.

My goal was always to play in the Premier League and Arsenal was the choice of my heart.

Now this prettied talk the moment could Premier League do this without injunction by FIFA while they could.

Transfer deadline day again proved busy for Barclays Premier League clubs. For all the deals of the summer transfer window, click here.

As the Premier League starts again it remains the peak of his focus. But only just.

Liverpool had already exited the UEFA Champions League at the first hurdle and currently sit seventh in the Premier League table.

3 - Darren Bent scored on his Premier League debut for a third club, having done the same with Charlton Athletic and Sunderland.

The Club provided scarves for every fan at the first home game of the Premier League season on Saturday to boost the atmosphere.

And Graham has also questioned whether the Gunners can ever win the Premier League title by copying Barcelona's 'total football' model.

We have to recover quickly because we cannot drop any more points to have a chance to fight for the Premier League.

The boss was also quizzed by journalists at how he planned to improve results away from home in the Barclays Premier League.

England Under-21 international Jack Rodwell is under consideration after an impressive start to his Premier League career at Everton.

PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs are confident the big freeze will not lead to a serious fixture pile-up at the end of the season.

And he is confident of being fully fit for our Barclays Premier League opener against Sunderland in two weeks' time.

They've gradually improved every season in the Premier League and Tony is a real good guy, with great principles.

He was a key performer in United's Premier League title victory and run to the Champions League final last season.

"We're a small island with a relatively small population, " says Richard Scudamore, ceo of the Premier League.

The leading clubs in the Premier League can no longer be sure of the affluence that once overwhelmed opponents.

On paper we should be winning this group. The Champions League is just as important to us as the Premier League.

In 2004, as now, United had been involved in a summer-long pursuit of another Premier League club's biggest star.

When you do not start well in the race for the Premier League, it's all negative around you.

Every one of the lads wants to win not just the Champions league but the Premier League also.

YouTube has announced an exclusive deal to broadcast live online the entire cricket season of the upstart Indian Premier League this year.

The 25-year-old, who can play up front or on the right wing, would jump at the chance of a move to the Barclays Premier League.

Sadly I have not been able to get rid of this discomfort. I've played four Premier League matches in this state and it is unbearable.

Over the past decade, according to Deloitte, Premier League wages rose an average of 20% a year.

He has the quality of a top-level player but he is still very young to throw in every week in the Premier League.

However, it is understood discussions are being held between affluent club City and their Premier League rivals Arsenal over a deal.

Sir Alex Ferguson's men won just five away games in the Premier League and French left-back Evra is determined to do much better in future.

Most of the main stays of the left, but Nedved has remained difficult times and helped Juventus win the Premier League back.

Kevin Nolan is a key figure in the Newcastle midfield and led the Magpies back to the Barclays Premier League as captain last season.

The Red Devils remain the only Premier League side Stoke have yet to score against.

He has worked the amount of time required by the Premier League and everything is going fine.

Wayne Rooney believes Chelsea will once again be the main Premier League title threat to Manchester United next season.

Never before in the history of the Premier League have they lost all four of their encounters with Chelsea and Manchester United.

The victory over Stoke was Liverpool's third consecutive win in the Barclays Premier League - a run underlined by a trio of clean sheets.

Hassan Yebda played for Portsmouth against Liverpool in the Premier League last season at Fratton Park in a game the Reds lost.

Now you've got what you've got because you had some forward-thinking people who created the Premier League.

To be an Argentinian, playing in the Premier League and to be captain of Newcastle United.

Meanwhile, Benitez was quick to support Hull's under-fire manager Phil Brown, whose side currently sit second bottom of the Premier League.

We want to win the Premier League and the Champions League, they're the main two, but there's also the FA Cup as well.

I didn't deserve to be in the squad in 2006, when you're not playing in the Premier League it's not heard of at all.

Founder members Norwich City are back in the Premier League after a six-year absence.

And what about his favourite Premier League goal of that 1000?

And tough times or not this year, ticket prices in the premier league have risen on average 7 percent - well ahead of inflation.

Kop icon Robbie Fowler is backing Liverpool to go one better next season and clinch the Barclays Premier League title.

Gallas has played all the Premier League games and once you are in a routine, winning keeps the confidence high.

Fernando Torres believes the Barclays Premier League remains way ahead of other major leagues in Europe.

It's a wry line. Benitez is smiling and, as ever, sticking up for himself. The Premier League is less interesting without him.

League football in Scotland is split between the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Football League.

Torres acknowledged that Gerrard considers the Liverpool fans family and he is itching to win a Premier League title with the club.

What happened as well and where we need to be cautious is that we played the first three Premier League games with ten men.

I must point out before I get floods of complaints from Premier League apologists that I have no grudge against English football.

Derby hero Dirk Kuyt thinks the 2-0 victory over Everton can be the catalyst for a renewed Barclays Premier League charge.

I know that this is a London derby game and I spoke to Manuel Almunia, who saved a penalty against Spurs in the Premier League.

By contrast, of the eight players from the AFC region in the Premier League, five are Australians, two are South Korean and one is Omani.

HOST: The Premier League has respondent saying the idea was just start of the debate.

Last season's double was the second the Londoners have recorded over Liverpool in the Premier League.

The Reds lost two of their opening three Premier League matches but they have responded well with back-to-back wins over Bolton and Burnley.

We have got two home games coming up in the Premier League and we need to make them count.

Just three or four teams in the Premier league play attractive football. The others set great store by commitment, discipline and defending.

People forget quickly the quality of the performances we have put in, but we are on a remarkably consistent run in the Premier League.

Cardiff is also a good team, who will challenge for promotion to the Premier League next year. They played with a lot of intensity.

Young will also help Liverpool's homegrown players quota, a ruling newly introduced to the Premier League, should the sale go through.

The Frenchman also told the press the result is positive for Arsenal as it edges the Gunners closer to their Premier League rivals.

The England striker has eight Premier League goals this season including a last-minute penalty for Sunderland against City last August.

The Premier League is grateful for Liverpool FC's cooperation and openness at the start and throughout the process.

At home the Premier League and our clubs hae a long-held commitment and reputation for investing in community and education programmes.

Yet the FA has known this for many months, and as the game's nominal overseer, could have obliged the Premier League to rejig its fixtures.

Mourinho also took the opportunity to have a pop at Chelsea, who he led to two Premier League crowns before his departure in September 2007.

But the club that takes the most from its fans directly is Chelsea, also currently top of England's Premier League.

Arsenal are right in the race for the Premier League title, despite losing twice to big rivals Chelsea and Manchester United.

The victory over Stoke was Liverpool's third successive win in the Barclays Premier League, following triumphs over Wolves and Fulham.

Part of England's Premier League, members of the Chelsea soccer team stretch during a training session.

Vieira said: "I really wanted to come back to the Premier League and there was big interest from Tottenham. "

We cynically barged in, rose well above our station and stole the Premier League title two seasons in a row.

Fulham striker David Healy admits nobody gives the Cottagers much chance against Arsenal in this weekend's Premier League opener.

Veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs has agreed a new one-year contract extension with Premier League champions Manchester United.

So every Friday he hosts an hour-long preview of the coming weekend's English Premier League matches and other European soccer action.

Though only four different teams have won the Premier League since 1992, most fans seem unperturbed by a lack of competitiveness.

The victory moved Liverpool into fourth position in the Barclays Premier League, though the boss is refusing to get carried away.

That's a problem common to past England regimes and many clubs below the top four in the Barclays Premier League.

The NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic occupy fourth and fifth spots followed by English Premier League champion Chelsea.

He has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since it started.

The Indian Premier League decided to shift its cricket tournament from India to South Africa because of security worries.

Diaby will definitely miss Wednesday night's Champions League opener with Braga and the Premier League trip to Sunderland on Saturday.

Ferguson refuses to name names, but admits he wants something done before the start of the Premier League at the weekend.

Are most premier league referees closet United fans, or in receipt of regular distributions from Sir Alex's famous wine cellar?

However, Liverpool could still not win the Premier League title and are now looking to end Manchester United's reign next year.

He has 150 games in the Premier League and is very strong in reading the game and winning the ball back.

The 28-year-old is believed to have offers from Serie A side AC Milan and Premier League duo Manchester City and Chelsea.

Auckland, New Zealand, also makes the premier league along with three Canadian cities - Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary.

I just want to get back to my club now and keep working hard, get a good start in the Premier League, and we'll take it from there.

For United in their present form there are few worries as they lurk a point behind the Premier League leaders.

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted his surprise at Liverpool's Premier League struggles this season.

The manager has recently received criticism in the press for comments made after the Premier League away trips to Aston Villa and Chelsea.

Mancini has set his eyes on Premier League glory though.

The team's Hong Yong-jo also has an international reputation, playing with the Russian premier league team FC Rostov.

I have played in Premier League and Champions League games now for Arsenal and that can only stand me in good stead for the future.

His team won three consecutive Premier League titles, yet his scoring ratio was by far his lowest in professional soccer.

Premier League clubs collectively had a wages-to-revenue ratio of 67% in 2008-09; at Manchester City, it was a whopping 95%.

Ever conscious of status and hierarchy, some Japanese banks may not want to be left outside a new premier league of international banks.

So up it floats again , the Premier League balloon, defiantly refusing to burst even in the harshest economic climate .

He's young but has Premier League experience and he's someone who can continue to develop his game.

But my playing style suits the Premier League, where the football is played moving forward.

Despite goals against Newcastle and Manchester City on his return he is yet to start a Premier League game this season.

But, lest we forget, the 'pre-match' in question refers to Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham at Emirates Stadium.

Its television networks broadcast the World Cup in spectacular fashion and now broadcast English Premier League games weekly.

Has the dominance of so many overseas players in the Premier League impacted on the national team? Should there be a restriction?

We must look forward to our Premier League games now until then and when it comes along, get ready for that.

We always dream about being Premier League champions, but we know it's a very difficult league to win.

Bothroyd has attracted interested from a number of Premier League clubs, notably Everton, Sunderland and Qpr.

On the eve of their first season in the Premier League, Blackpool sign five players in one day to strengthen their ranks.

The English Premier League is very interesting for me, at least as long as we continue fighting to win it.

Fernando Torres believes there will be five teams gunning for the Barclays Premier League title next term.

Wenger has angered his old Premier League adversary after slamming Real's antics near the end of their 4-0 win in Amsterdam.