ESPN FC 100 shocks: Neymar, De Gea lucky? Premier League No. 1?
Now that FC 100 for 2019 has been released, ESPN FC's senior writers break down the surprising inclusions and omissions and look ahead to next year.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
8-1-3, 4th in English Premier League
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Luck Index 2019-20: Arsenal the unluckiest team in the Premier League
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FIFA predicts - Manchester City vs. Chelsea (2:00)
Sources: United target former City striker Dzeko
Manchester United are considering a move for Roma's Edin Dzeko, who won two Premier League titles with the Red Devils' rivals, Manchester City.
ESPN FC 100: Liverpool, Man City dominate our ranking of world's best soccer players
The ESPN FC 100 is back for 2019 and our annual ranking of the best in men's soccer made one thing clear: Liverpool rule this year.
Man City's Aguero, Sterling & Bernardo Silva claim FC 100 awards (2:15)
Cozy neighbours: City close revenue gap with United
English Premier League champions Manchester City drew in record revenue of £535.2 million ($693m) in a fifth consecutive year of profitability.
How Pep Guardiola will know it's time to leave Man City (2:02)
Bayern president opens door to Guardiola return
Bayern Munich's new president Herbert Hainer has left the door open for Pep Guardiola to return to the club as manager.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man City eye Coman if Sane joins Bayern
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Premier League clubs' best and worst transfers since 2009
The top Premier League clubs have made some poor transfer decisions since 2009, but does the good outweigh the bad?
Man City still face FFP probe after CAS ruling
Man City have lost their case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport trying to block a UEFA investigation into alleged wrongdoing regarding FFP.
Sterling responds to England fans' Gomez boos
England forward Raheem Sterling came to the defence of England teammate Joe Gomez after some Three Lions' supporters booed the Liverpool player.
Hislop: Silva's post was 'racist in its nature' (1:43)
Shaka Hislop picks his Premier League XI over 30 (1:56)
Chilwell: Joe Gomez handled Sterling issue well (0:29)
City's Silva banned for controversial tweet
Bernardo Silva has been banned for one match and fined £50,000 following a social media post regarding Man City teammate Benjamin Mendy.
Hudson-Odoi calls England leader Sterling 'an idol'
Callum Hudson-Odoi calls Raheem Sterling a leader for England and one of his idols, despite a recent dustup with Three Lions teammate Joe Gomez.
Burley: Sterling crossed the line by attacking Gomez (1:24)
Sterling emotions 'ran over' in spat - Southgate
Gareth Southgate has said he consulted with his senior players regarding the best action to resolve the feud between Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez.
Why Liverpool's performance vs. Man City impressed even Mourinho
Jose Mourinho described Jurgen Klopp's men as "the complete puzzle" and those words help explain how they got the better of Man City.
'Pep's coming!': Klopp dodges rival at UEFA forum
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was being asked about Pep Guardiola by reporters at UEFA HQ just as his great rival appeared behind him...
Sterling out after England camp row with Gomez
Raheem Sterling has been ruled out of England's next Euro 2020 qualifier as a result of "a disturbance in a private team area at St. George's Park."
Hutchison: Alexander-Arnold looked guilty after the ball hit him (1:10)
2019-20 Prem Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | +18 | 34 |
| Leicester City | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +21 | 26 |
| Chelsea | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 26 |
| Manchester City | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | +22 | 25 |
| Sheffield United | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 17 |
| Arsenal | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 17 |
| Manchester United | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 16 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | +1 | 16 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Burnley | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| Crystal Palace | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 15 |
| Newcastle United | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 15 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 14 |
| Everton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 14 |
| West Ham United | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 13 |
| Aston Villa | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -3 | 11 |
| Watford | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -15 | 8 |
| Southampton | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -18 | 8 |
| Norwich City | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -17 | 7 |
2019-20 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference221st
Goals Scored351st
Assists241st
Goals Conceded135th