The English Premier League (EPL) was founded in 1992 when top clubs in England separated from the old Football League system to manage broadcast rights and financial revenues independently. This movement became the turning point of modern football business. Today, the Premier League is broadcast in more than 200 countries and is widely known as the most popular football league in the world. Fast game tempo, aggressive attacking, and world-class superstars make the league highly attractive to global football fans and strongly influence the global football economy.
Competition Format and Points System
The Premier League consists of 20 teams, with each team playing 38 matches per season (home & away), totaling 380 matches in one league season. The points system is:
Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points
Final league standings are based on total points. If teams are tied, ranking is decided by goal difference, goals scored, and further tie-break rules. The champions are the team finishing 1st. Clubs finishing 1st–4th qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Teams finishing 18th–20th are relegated to the EFL Championship.
Famous Clubs in the Premier League
The Premier League features the well-known “Big Six” who are traditionally strong and often compete for the title:
Manchester City
Manchester United
Liverpool
Arsenal
Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur
Other rising clubs also make impact, such as Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Brighton. Each club presents a different tactical profile, from high-press attacking football to compact defensive structure, creating a very diverse tactical environment every season.
Key Statistics of the League (Goals, Yellow Cards, Averages per Match)
The EPL is known as one of the highest-scoring leagues in Europe. For example:
Average goals per match: approx. 2.6–2.9 goals per game in recent seasons
Average yellow cards per match: around 3–5 yellow cards per match combined
Total goals per season: usually more than 1,000 goals across all matches
These numbers confirm why the Premier League is so exciting — fast football, high offensive output, and intense physical battles — making it one of the most followed leagues globally, both for pure football entertainment and data-driven football analysis.
