Football fan who punched man during Liverpool's Premier League celebrations cries in court

straight to your inboxIt’s that time again: a new Premier League season is upon us.While slightly later than its usual mid-August start, there is a great deal of excitement for the upcoming campaign, even with continued uncertainty over when fans will be allowed back into stadiums.With Fulham and Arsenal getting the new season underway at Craven Cottage in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, journalists who cover Premier League clubs for the Reach regional sports network were asked what they expect

Georgia Harrison has applied for a restraining order from a married Premier League footballer as he continues to message her a year after she blocked him.The 25 year old revealed last year that the footballer, who she has chosen not to name, bombarded her with explicit messages last year, leaving her no option but to stop him from accessing her social media.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes Pep Guardiola will be desperate to reclaim the Premier League title this season.City endured a rough season last year as they missed out on the Premier League title to Liverpool, who finished 18-points clear of them. But with the signings of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres already this summer, it is clear the Etihad club mean business.

straight to your inboxFormer Liverpool star Danny Murphy has provided his prediction ahead of the 2020/21 Premier League season. Both Man City and Manchester United are looking for improvements after the previous campaign.

Premier League rivals have once again rejected the opportunity to make five subs this season.

straight to your inbox Former Liverpool winger John Barnes has questioned whether Lionel Messi would be a good fit at Manchester City. Messi has been heavily linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium this summer, making it clear he wants out of Barcelona.

Taylor Swift is celebrating a fan's milestone. Over the weekend, one of the singer's biggest fans shared that Swift had sent him a sweet memento after learning that he was about to get his PhD, short for Doctor of Philosophy.

straight to your inboxThe Premier League fixture planners may have handed Manchester City the chance to get an early edge over rivals Liverpool in the title race.The Blues are expected to be the main challengers to the reigning champions when the new season gets underway on September 12.And two of the last three seasons have shown that establishing an early lead in the chase for the crown can be vital.City started the 2017-18 season in blistering form with 19 wins and a draw from their opening

straight to your inbox Manchester City will kick off their Premier League title challenge a week late, with an away game at Wolves. The Blues were handed a home fixture with Aston Villa for the opening weekend, but they and neighbours Manchester United have both been given an extra break due to their involvement in the European competitions.

straight to your inboxThe Premier League fixtures have been announced for the 2020/21 season and as usual fans' eyes will be drawn to the biggest fixtures in the calendar. Manchester United supporters always make a beeline towards the matches against their biggest rivals, Liverpool and Manchester City.