Russia - Premier League

• Live

Mourinho named as potential replacement for under-fire EPL coach

The Special One is currently out of a job, but some English pundits would love to see him back in action.

DONE DEAL: De Gea signs hefty contract extension with Man United

The Spanish goalie will not leave the English side by the end of the season after putting pen to paper to this new contract.

Jurgen Klopp addresses his agent's claim about potential Liverpool exit

The German manager has responded to talks of his likely departure from the Premier League club.

Arsenal set unwanted 16-year record, Norwich make history – Top stats from EPL Matchday 5

The Gunners threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Watford while Man City fell to a shock defeat away to newly-promoted Norwich City.

Man City new boy fires warning to teammates after Norwich slip

The Spanish midfielder was unimpressed with what he was at Carrow Road.

Arsenal sets unwanted records as Watford secures comeback draw

The hosts were dealt a huge blow in the afternoon's encounter after taking a comfortable lead in the first half.

How to watch Watford vs Arsenal live on September 15, 2019

The Gunners resume their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a trip to Vicarage Road. Check out our match preview for more info.

Premier League confirms hat-trick hero Tammy Abraham's new Chelsea record

The Blues academy graduate has landed himself in the league's record books.

Guardiola defends Manchester City stars after shock Norwich defeat

The 48-year-old Spanish manager is not ready to point fingers following the weekend's surprise result.

Mane insults VAR after failing to award Liverpool ‘blatant’ penalty vs Newcastle

Many felt the Reds were denied a clear penalty despite the presence of the technology and the Senegalese did not hide his displeasure.

Артем Дзюба на «Зенит-ТВ»: «Это фишка Азмуна, он усыпля…

10 hours ago

Вячеслав Караваев: «Ничья закономерна, но хотелось бы в…

10 hours ago

Бранислав Иванович: «Гол Азмуна придал нам уверенности…

11 hours ago

«Гол на миллион» на матче «Спартак» — «Урал

13 hours ago

Вокруг Матча: Тамбов - ПФК ЦСКА

13 hours ago

«19:22!». Выпуск 29

14 hours ago

Возвращение в Лигу чемпионов: главное о соперниках «Зен…

15 hours ago

Юношеская лига УЕФА: «Лион» — «Зенит

16 hours ago

«Раздевалка» на «Зенит-ТВ»: выпуск №128

22 hours ago

«Лион» — «Зенит»: открытая тренировка на арене «ОЛ Стад…

2 days ago

Магнуссон, Сигурдссон и Ахметов на съемках промо Карты…

2 days ago

За кадром матча «Спартак» — «Урал

2 days ago

Открытая тренировка: работа на поле и перекличка с боле…

2 days ago

Будь ближе к клубу с картой болельщика ПФК ЦСКА

2 days ago

Кристиян Бистрович: Ничего подобного в моей жизни не было

3 days ago

The Russian Premier League is the top professional football division in Russia. This league kicked off in 2001 and has been administered ever since by the Russian Football Premier League.

Like many European leagues, this competition operates on a promotion-relegation system. The two top-ranked teams every season earn spots in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. An additional berth is awarded to the third-placed team, but that spot requires them to fight for a spot in the tournament’s qualifying rounds. Three additional spots are granted for other teams to play in the Europa League; one of them grants access to the group stage, while two more spots give way to play in the qualifying rounds of the competition.

On the other side of the table, the two worst teams of the season are relegated to the Russian Football National League. The 13th and 14th placed teams enter a playoff stage against the 3rd and 4th-ranked teams in the Russian FNL. The winner of each tie secures a spot in the Russian Premier League, meaning that up to four teams can get relegated every year.

The 2017-18 season saw Lokomotiv Moscow winning the title, this being their third championship since the league’s rebranding. Tosno and Khabarovsk were relegated to the RFNL, with Orenburg, Krylya Sovetov, and Yenisey taking their spots. Anzhi Makhachkala retained their spot in the Russian Premier League after Amkar Perm was deemed ineligible to play in the Russian Premier League.

The 2018-19 season starts on July 28, 2018. The last game of this competition is scheduled to be played on May 26, 2019.

Did you know? Spartak Moscow is the most winning team in this competition, with ten titles to their name (considering all winners since Russia became an independent country).