Tag: Premier League

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham 17 months after being appointed. (Image: Twitter / @SpursOfficial)

Mourinho Sacked After 17 Months at Hotspur Helm

Just a few hours after officially becoming part of the plan to create a European Super League, Tottenham announced the sacking of their manager, Jose Mourinho. Mourinho lasted 17 months at Spurs, where he guided the club to a sixth-place finish last season and a League Cup final in the […]

Aston Villa is suffering from a significant COVID-19 outbreak, and won’t be able to play its match against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. (Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty)

Premier League Alters Midweek Schedule After Rash of COVID-19 Infections

The latest surge in positive COVID-19 cases has forced a change to the Premier League schedule, as Fulham will replace Aston Villa in a match against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. The EPL previously delayed a match between Spurs and Fulham on Dec. 30, when Fulham was struggling with its own […]

The heir apparent to the Saudi throne, 34-year-old Mohammed bin Salman is the financial engine behind the Newcastle United sale. (Image: AP)

Amnesty International Pushes EPL to Block £300M Newcastle Sale

Amnesty International entered the Newcastle United takeover saga this week, writing a letter to the Premier League raising concerns about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. The letter followed reports that Newcastle owner Mike Ashley’s £300 million sale of the club to a Saudi-backed syndicate involving Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman […]