Last done in England by Manchester United (League, FA Cup, Champions League) in 1999. Here’s our guide to all the leagues and cups in England. Kind of like Ohio State and Michigan being the “Big Two” in the Big Ten of American football. The top four teams in the league get to play in the Champions League the following year, and for years this was always Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool. A draw is one point, and you’ve then “dropped points.” Your team gets the ball and heads upfield with five or six players instead of one or two? You now have numbers going forward. Three goals scored by the same player in a game. If Sheffield United score five in a win, they are the “five-star Blades.” If they score five and lose, they are shite. Also, if a team beats another twice in a league season, they “did the double” over them. ![]() Could also mean beating a league team twice in a year (league double) or, even better, beating your rivals twice (a derby double). Winning two titles in the same season, say the League and FA Cup. Me with (replicas of) Manchester City’s League and FA Cup trophies at the National Football Museum in Manchester. Two goals scored by the same player in a game. Lower and middling teams are always thought to be shooting for this first, then perhaps “climbing the table” and shooting for a “ European place,” or else “making a Cup run.”ĭefense – you generally have four guys back there. The supposed gold standard in points for staying in the Premier League. Funny thing is, the Hull man could be sent off in the 90th minute with Chelsea already ahead, 2-0, and commentators would probably say “10-man Hull.” If Hull gets a guy sent off and then loses to Chelsea, then you would say Chelsea beat 10-man Hull. Numbers – On the Pitch – Being Crap – People – General – Leagues and Clubs British Football Terms: Numbers We’ve broken them up into categories, so you can click on one of those or just scroll on down. And for you English folks reading, perhaps you can make suggestions for new ones and/or correct me where I’ve got any of this wrong. ![]() Of course, this list is an ongoing process, so if we missed any terms that you’ve heard, please leave a comment below. Watch the Premier League on Peacock Premium in the US
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