The Premier League is 25. Here’s 25 facts and figures to celebrate

August 15 marks the 25th anniversary of the start of the first Premier League season.

The Premier League is 25. Here’s 25 facts and figures to celebrate
Tue, 08 Aug, 2017 - 19:22

August 15 marks the 25th anniversary of the start of the first Premier League season.

Tom White looks at 25 facts and figures to sum up the 25 years of the rebranded competition.

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