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Why Did the Premier League Go From 22 Teams to 20?
Having been founded in 1992, the Premier League started by having 22 teams in the competition, who each played 42 games a season. Shortly after its origin, the Premier League decided to reduce the amount of teams in the league to 20, but do you know why? In this Elastico article, we’re going to discuss…
5 Arsenal Nicknames That You Didn’t Know
Arsenal Football Club are one of the most recognised teams on the planet. They are one of the “top 6” clubs in the Premier League based in North London, are rivals with Tottenham Hotspur and have had some of the most exciting players to play for them throughout their decorated history. They’ve not suffered a…
What Are Phases of Play in Football?
What Are Phases of Play in Football? The four main phases of play in football are the build-up phase, progression phase, creation phase and the transition phase. Three of these phases represent different thirds of the pitch – the build up phase takes place in the first third, the progression phase in the second third…