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Paul Rouse: The Prem is back, was it ever away?

But there are worse things to be obsessed about in this world.

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard lifts the Premier League trophy. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 - 03:31

Paul Rouse is an historian, author, broadcaster… and former Offaly football boss. He specialises in sport and Irish culture.

It is not really the case that the Premier League is back.

It is better to say that it never went away.

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