REVIEW: Beating the reigning PL champions

Reigning champions Manchester City lost 3-1 at promoted Southampton on Saturday. It was the first time a promoted team defeated the current champions in the Premier League since Burnley beat Manchester United 1-0 in August 2009. On a total of nine occasions did clubs promote to the Premier League and beat the reigning champions in the same season. Click the read more button to found out more.

 

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REVIEW: Most penalties awarded in PL opening matchround in 8 years

FOOTBALL - So far there have been seven penalties awarded in the PL in the opening round of fixtures this season. Since the PL was reduced to 20 teams, there was only more given in the opening weekend of 2003-2004 (9).

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