The Premier League season 2022/2023 witnessed an exciting championship race, as Arsenal quickly rose to the top of the table.
However, their failure to maintain momentum gave Manchester City the lead and eventually became the new champions. In this article, we'll dive into the teams with the longest time topping the league without winning the EPL title.
Arsenal, despite a promising start to the campaign, their lead faded, leaving Manchester City to take control and claim the title. The Gunners spent a substantial 248 days at the top, showing their early dominance. However, their failure to maintain their form and collect key points proved to be costly, leaving them disappointed to see their championship hopes dashed.
Newcastle United also endured the pain of spending significant time at the top without winning the coveted EPL title. During the 1995/1996 season, the Magpies held the top spot for 212 days, very close to the final award but eventually dropped.
Arsenal are on the list again, this time in the 2002/2003 season. The Gunners spent a total of 189 days at the top of the table, showing their ability to perform at the top but eventually lost the title. Manchester United, a club known for its success in the Premier League, has also experienced a period of disappointment. In the 1997/98 season, the Red Devils spent 187 days at the top without lifting the championship trophy. Despite their dominance in other campaigns, they have failed this particular season, underscoring the competitiveness and unpredictability of the Premier League.
Read More
Fabrizio Romano has weighed in on recent claims that City are ready to make a deal with Liverpool for Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
The 24-year-old Argentinian is one of the most sought-after midfielders in the Premier League heading into the summer transfer window.
Mac Allister can play in a variety of positions, including quarterback, in a box-to-box or number 10 role. Combined with his technical ability, drive and tenacity, Mac Allister has attracted heavy attention.
Liverpool seem to have emerged as the overwhelming favorites to beat Man Utd and Chelsea to get his signature. Indeed, reliable Argentine journalist Gaston Edul recently said that "Alexis Mac Allister will be a new Liverpool player".
TyC Sports says a £70m deal has been agreed, but has yet to be made official. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that personal terms between Liverpool and the midfielder have almost been agreed.
So the signs were pointing in the right direction for Jurgen Klopp, until reports emerged that City had made the move.
Indeed, the Mirror are among those who have placed the Premier League champions in what would be a heavy blow for Liverpool. Their title says:
"Man City usurp Alexis Mac Allister to move to Liverpool". In the article, they claim that Pep Guardiola sees the Argentinian as the perfect successor to Ilkay Gundogan or Bernardo Silva, who could leave the Etihad this summer.
Now, Fabrizio Romano has weighed in on the possibility that City will sabotage Liverpool's move. Fortunately for the Reds, talk of a diversion seems a bit premature.
Trusted reporter tweeted that Man City are 'not racing' for Mac Allister 'at this stage'. Furthermore, there was "no specific talk or contact" between City and the Brighton ace.
Romano insisted that Liverpool were "close" to reaching a full agreement on personal terms and were "just waiting for the final details".
blogpay
Total Comments: 0