San Francisco 49ers close in on £500m acquisition of Leeds Utd
December 7 – The San Francisco 49ers American Football team reportedly have “a deal in place” to buy English Premier League club Leeds United.
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From feast to famine. Leeds boss Kinnear warns of dangers of regulators and transfer tax
December 2 – Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear (pictured) has compared calls for a transfer levy and an independent regulator in English football to Maoism and the Great Chinese Famine, arguing it would not make the game any fairer.
Premier League health warning: games delayed as fans need urgent medical care
December 2 – Two Premier League games were delayed on Wednesday night due to supporters requiring emergency medical attention.
Interim Rangnick signs up for 3-year Man Utd project
November 30 – Eight days after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United have formally confirmed that Ralf Rangnick (pictured) will be their interim manager until the end of the season.
Rangnick poised for Man Utd interim role
November 26 – Manchester United are poised to appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager in succession to Ole Gunnar Solksjaer.
The iron fist of democracy. English football heads towards government-imposed regulator
November 25 – English football has taken a step closer to being regulated by a government-backed but independent overseer whose powers could include taking control of failing clubs from their owners.
The long goodbye: Man Utd end the wait and fire Solskjaer. Poch up next?
November 22 – Even managers with legendary status are not immune from being sacked when they fail to progress or deliver silverware.
NBC secures Premier League for US in $2.7bn deal
November 22 – The Premier League’s media rights will stay with NBC Sports in the US in a record-setting $2.7 billion deal, about $450 million per season.
Premier League sends extra £20m in covid support to lower tier EFL clubs
November 19 – The English Premier League has agreed to provide an extra £20 million in funding for lower-tier Football League clubs to aid their Covid pandemic recovery.
Hoffman to quit Premier League chair as clubs protest Saudi deal for Newcastle United
November 17 – Gary Hoffman is to resign as chairman of the English Premier League following a backlash from clubs relating to Newcastle United’s takeover by a Saudi Arabian-led consortium.
Premier League’s US TV deal could top $2bn, reports
November 16 – The English Premier League is about to set a new overseas record with the sale of its United States television rights for a staggering figure of nearly $2 billion, according to a Financial Times report.
EPL commits to fight against biennial World Cup as it details dates for 2022 break
November 12 – In an enforced first for English football, the Premier League will pause in mid-November next season and resume on Boxing Day six weeks later in order to accommodate the first ever winter World Cup.
DCMS allows Premier League to roll over £5.7bn UK broadcast rights deal
November 11 – The UK government has said the Premier League will be allowed to renew its current domestic broadcast agreements, without having to undertake a tender process for the rights.
Safe standing to return to England’s top tier with Chelsea vs Liverpool test in January
November 11 – Chelsea’s high-profile home Premier League game against Liverpool on January 2 will mark the return of standing in the English top flight for nearly 30 years.
Howe gets first crack at changing Newcastle‘s fortune
November 8 – After 33 hectic days following the Saudi takeover of Newcastle United, the Tyneside club have confirmed that Eddie Howe will succeed Steve Bruce as head coach, tasked first and foremost with steering the Magpies out of the relegation zone.