8 frequently asked questions
The Premier League has 20 teams. The bottom 3 are relegated to the Championship each season and replaced by promoted clubs.
The 2025-26 Premier League season is scheduled to end in late May 2026, with the final matchday typically on the last weekend of May.
Erling Haaland of Manchester City leads the 2025-26 Golden Boot race with 28 goals, followed by Mohamed Salah with 21 goals.
The bottom 3 teams in the table at the end of the season are relegated to the Championship. They are replaced by the Championship champions, runners-up, and playoff winners.
VAR (Video Assistant Referee) reviews goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity decisions. The on-field referee makes the final call after consulting the pitch-side monitor when needed.
Teams can make up to 5 substitutions per match, using a maximum of 3 stoppage opportunities plus half-time. Teams can name 9 substitutes on the bench.
Manchester United holds the record with 13 Premier League titles (20 total English top-flight titles). Manchester City has won 8 Premier League titles.
The Premier League distributes approximately £2.5 billion per season to clubs. The champions receive around £175 million from TV and prize money combined. Even the bottom club earns over £100 million.