Teams

Arsenal

Arsenal have won the Premier League three times, and are one of the perennial ‘Big Four’ in English football. They are known for their flowing attacking football.

Aston Villa

This Birmingham-based club are one of the teams tipped to challenge the ‘Big Four’ next season. They are led by fiery manager Martin O’Neill.

Blackburn

Rovers are the only side besides Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal to win the Premier League. They will look to improve on their seventh place last season. Former Bolton boss Sam Allardyce replaced Paul Ince as manager earlier this season.

Bolton

Bolton Wanderers hold the record for the most seasons in the top flight without a title (69), and this looks set to continue after narrowly avoiding relegation in 2007/08.

Chelsea

Owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Chelsea have splashed the cash to bring some of the world’s best players to London. Managed by former World Cup winner Luiz Felipe Scolari

Everton

One of the two Premier League teams from Liverpool, Everton share a fierce rivalry with the Red half of the city. Finished fifth last season and qualified for the UEFA Cup.

Fulham

The oldest professional football team in London, Fulham are steeped in history and still play in Craven Cottage, their home since 1896.

Hull City

Founded in 1904, Hull City are participating in their first ever season in the top tier of English football.

Liverpool

The Reds are the most successful team in English history, both domestically and in Europe. However, they have yet to claim their first Premier League title.

Man City

Often living in the shadow of their illustrious neighbours Manchester United, City, and their mega-rich Dubai backers are determined to challenge the big sides - whatever the cost

Man Utd

The most successful club in the Premier League era, the Red Devils have dominated English football since the early 90’s under manager Sir Alex Fergason.

Middlesbrough

Managed by former club captain Gareth Southgate, Middlesbrough are known for their strong ties to the community and fierce rivalry with Newcastle United and Sunderland.

Newcastle

Although having a plethora of high-quality players, the Magpies have failed to impress in recent seasons, and will look to Joe Kinnear, who replaced Kevin Keegan last September, to bring respect back to St. James’ Park.

Portsmouth


The current holders of the F.A. Cup, Portsmouth are now managed by former Arsenal favourite Tony Adams after the experienced Harry Redknapp left for Tottenham.

Stoke City

Stoke is the second oldest club in The Football League, being founded in 1863, placing them after Notts County (1862).

Sunderland

Historically one of the most successful sides in England, Sunderland are widely supported in the UK, and have the Premier League’s loudest fans.

Tottenham

Tottenham are a sleeping giant with an expensively assembled squad. They moved quickly this season to replace the now Real Madrid boss Juande Ramos with Harry Redknapp.

West Brom

Albion were one of the founding members of The Football League in 1888 and their one and only League title win was in 1919/20.

West Ham

Struggles with consistency in the recent years have seen the Hammers in-and-out of the top flight, and they will look to build on their tenth place finish last season.

Wigan

The youngest team in the Premier League, having formed just 76 years ago, Wigan Athletic have had some good results since their promotion to the BPL in 2005.