The 英超 is the highest tier of English football and is currently the most-watched competition in the world. 英超 is contested by 20 teams, which meet two times per season (home and away), totalling 380 matches. The top three 英超 teams in the league qualify for European competition, and the bottom clubs are relegated to the Championship. 英超 Clubs can also qualify through the playoffs at the end of a season, and Welsh clubs who compete in the football 英超 system may qualify as well.
It is the most popular and competitive division of English professional football, with an average attendance of over 36,000. It is broadcast in 212 territories, reaching a potential audience of over 4.7 billion people.
Founded in 1992, the Premier League was established to maximize the economic benefits of English football and attract the best players. The league quickly improved stadiums and signed lucrative television deals, attracting many of the world's top clubs.
One billion homes are watching the Premier League, making it the most-watched professional league in the world. The league is primarily broadcast in the United Kingdom, although it has international coverage.
VAR, or Video Assistant Referee, was introduced in the Premier League at the start of the 2019-20 season. This technology uses artificial intelligence and video cameras to assist the referee in decisions made on the pitch.
Its use has been a subject of controversy and mixed reception by fans.
The Premier League was founded in 1992 as a breakaway from the Football League, which had been in existence for over 150 years. The league was formed to maximise the economic benefits of English football, and it soon attracted the best players, managers, and teams in the world.
Forty seven teams have competed in the league, including five winners: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. In addition to these clubs, other teams from England have also qualified for the Premier League: Aston Villa, Everton, Hull City and West Bromwich Albion, as well as Swansea City.
Since the start of the league, 23 players from 11 different clubs have won or shared the top scorer title. The Golden Boot is awarded to the player with the most goals in the Premier League each season.
In terms of points, the Premier League has the highest average points per team of any league. This is attributed to the popularity of goal scoring in the game and the competition's high level of play.
There are many famous players in the league, including Ryan Giggs, whose 186 goals in 20 seasons for Manchester United have helped him win the Golden Boot four times. Other top goal scorers include Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.
It is the most popular and competitive division of football in the world, with an average attendance of over 36,000. The Premier League is broadcast in 212 territories, reaching 4.5 million viewers worldwide.