English premier league Features

In English football's biggest game, the Red Devils pulled off a classic smash and grab at Anfield on Sunday.

It was the dream of dreams, as I sat among 75,000 fans, watching the two Manchester giants clash before my eyes, from the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.

The atmosphere inside the stadium Emirates Stadium during Arsenal F.C. vs Manchester United F.C. was intensifying. The feeling was surreal, to watch in flesh and blood, players who were heroes to millions.

Forget Russian and American billionaires taking over English Premier League clubs, Chinese automobile companies sponsoring Grand Slams or Korean firms sponsoring top international golfers - India Inc. is the new buzz word in the international sports market. The fact was again proved after a couple of strategic tie-ups between Indian firms and global clubs and players.

Chelsea start their defence of the Premier League trophy when the new top-flight season kicks off on Saturday. Here's look at the five leading contenders for the English title.

Chelsea dominated the previous Premier League season but big transfers have given big teams hope of laying claim to the title this year.

Petr Cech joining Arsenal has sent a message across the Premier League but is Cech the final piece in the Arsenal jigsaw? Can he galvanise Wenger's team into a world beating unit?

El Torito, an Argentinian club, paid Angel di Maria 20 footballs as his first fee. He was only seven when when he first had clubs fighting for his signature.

Legends of English football - Robbie Fowler and Peter Schmeichel - tell NDTV why English Premier League continues to be one of the best club tournament in the world and which team has the best chance of winning the ongoing season.

Here's a look at five moments of madness that have marked the Italian out as eccentric.