Leeds United’s US owners think bigger stadium as they push for Premier League return
September 24 – Leeds United have announced plans to increase the capacity of their stadium to accommodate 53,000 supporters.
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Man Utd appoint Norman Foster to come up with new stadium mixed use development masterplan
September 24 – Manchester United are set to appoint architecture firm Foster + Partners to develop a ‘masterplan’ for the Old Trafford Stadium District, covering the club-owned land that surrounds the existing stadium.
Good timing: Man City strap in Jacob & Co as local partner
September 23 – Manchester City has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co, marking the brand an official local partner.
Odegaard injury leaves Arteta short as UCL campaign starts and Man City tie looms
September 19 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the club’s captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a “quite significant” ankle ligament injury, suggesting the Norwegian midfielder might be out for a long stretch.
Premier League capacities down for Match Day 4 and return from international break
September 17 – Premier League attendances dipped below the season average following the return from the international break, with overall stadium capacity usage hitting a low of 97.82%—the lowest of the current campaign and below the same period last year.
Liverpool’s Alisson adds tired voice to the too many matches debate
September 19 – On the eve of the new Champions League season and the rollout of a new competition format, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has questioned why players never get a say in calendar reform.
Anfield concerts boost local Liverpool economy by £31m
September 17 – Concerts held at Anfield over the past five years have contributed more than £31 million to the local economy and created thousands of jobs, according to a new report by Turley Economics.
Secret hearing on Man City’s 115 alleged financial breaks opened today
September 16 – The biggest challenge to Manchester City’s Premier League dominance began today at the so-called football trial of the century into 115 alleged financial breaches.
Secret location, huge consequences, trial of strength. Man City case starts Monday
September 13 – The case, billed as football’s trial of the century, is to begin on Monday when Manchester City face 115 charges for allegedly breaking financial rules, with potentially huge ramifications.
Ant builds payments nest at Tottenham Hotspur
September 13 – English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have teamed up with Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader, in a three-year deal.
Arteta sticking to his guns for another three years
September 12 – Mikel Arteta had renewed his contract at Arsenal, keeping him at the London club until at least 2027.
Red Bull builds in Premier League with Everton added to partner roster
September 12 – Everton have agreed a multi-year partnership with Red Bull which will see the Austrian drinks brand become the club’s new Official Energy Drink Partner.
Arsenal drive deeper into digital marketing with NTT Data deal
September 11 – Premier League side Arsenal have agreed a multi-year partnership with NTT Data which will see the company become the club’s first-ever Official Digital Transformation Partner.
Man Utd team up with council in plans for 100,000-capacity stadium and Trafford regeneration
September 10 – Manchester United have advanced their plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium by entering into a strategic partnership with local authorities aimed at maximising regeneration opportunities around Old Trafford.
Chelsea tread new tyre sponsorship with China’s Linglong
September 10 – Premier League side Chelsea have unveiled global tyre manufacturer Linglong Tire as their new official global tyre partner on a multi-year deal.