Have Chelsea swept in & landed Werner under Liverpool's noses? (0:57)
Sources: Chelsea close to deal for Leipzig's Timo Werner
Liverpool were considered the front-runners but sources tell ESPN that the Blues have agreed to activate the German's £49m release clause.
Sources: Security delays Everton-Liverpool venue
Liverpool will be forced to wait until next week before discovering whether their Merseyside derby clash with Everton will take place at Goodison.
Coronavirus: Spurs get £175m government loan
Tottenham Hotspur have borrowed £175 million from the British government to help cope with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Could AC Milan's Ismael Bennacer be David Silva's replacement? (1:52)
Will the Premier League follow Danish club's lead and bring fans in via Zoom?
Danish side AGF Aarhus filled half their stadium with virtual fans via Zoom. Here's how they did it and why the Premier League could be next.
Sources: Ighalo stay ends Man Utd striker hunt
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is satisfied he does not need a striker this summer following Odion Ighalo's loan extension, sources have told ESPN.
'Dream come true' as Ighalo extends Man United contract (0:58)
Why Man United is the biggest storyline as Prem nears return (1:04)
Darke: 5 substitutes in Prem has 'farcical element to it' (1:45)
Ozil's Adidas split not due to controversy - agent
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil wants to focus on building his own brand once his Adidas boot deal expires, his agent told ESPN.
Man United's De Gea is 'an outdated keeper' (1:12)
Sources: Utd need more cash to sign Bellingham
Manchester United will have to tempt Birmingham with guaranteed cash to sign Jude Bellingham, sources have told ESPN.
Olley: Coutinho the 'cheaper' backup if Sancho fails (1:37)
Premier League return plans: VAR, points per game and neutral venues outstanding issues
The Premier League is on schedule to restart June 17, but the league still has some key issues to iron out first. Mark Ogden sorts through them.
Olley: Harry Kane needs convincing to stay at Spurs (2:06)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang holds all the aces in contract talks (1:28)
Who cares! Klopp on Liverpool title parade
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has promised fans a title parade when it is safe and said there'll be no home advantage when the Premier League returns.
Chicharito's Man United shortcomings 'are on him,' not Moyes (1:40)
Battle of the Leagues: Coming to ESPN FC June 8 (0:58)
On this Day: Jose Mourinho joins Chelsea from Porto (2:28)
Reports: Prem clubs get go-ahead for friendlies
Premier League clubs have been given the green light to take part in friendlies ahead of the planned June 17 return to match action.
Man City's Foden flouts distancing in beach game
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has become the latest Premier League player to breach social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sources: Barca make enquiry for City's Garcia
Barcelona have enquired about Eric Garcia's situation at Manchester City as they seek to bring him back to Camp Nou, sources have told ESPN.
Giroud: I agreed Chelsea extension due to virus
Olivier Giroud has said the effects of the coronavirus pandemic across Europe influenced his decision to sign a contract extension with Chelsea.
Prem Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 29 | 27 | 1 | 1 | +45 | 82 |
| Manchester City | 28 | 18 | 3 | 7 | +37 | 57 |
| Leicester City | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | +30 | 53 |
| Chelsea | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | +12 | 48 |
| Manchester United | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | +14 | 45 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 29 | 10 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 43 |
| Sheffield United | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | +5 | 43 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +7 | 41 |
| Arsenal | 28 | 9 | 13 | 6 | +4 | 40 |
| Burnley | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 39 |
| Crystal Palace | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | -6 | 39 |
| Everton | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | -9 | 37 |
| Newcastle United | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | -16 | 35 |
| Southampton | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | -17 | 34 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | -8 | 29 |
| West Ham United | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -15 | 27 |
| Watford | 29 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -17 | 27 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -18 | 27 |
| Aston Villa | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | -22 | 25 |
| Norwich City | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | -27 | 21 |