This children’s article, The English Premier League kicks off again!, has been written for native English speakers and learners of English as a second or foreign language. It can help children build vocabulary, learn about football, and follow the world’s most exciting league. Written by Mark Pulley, a teacher and writer who creates fun and informative news articles for English learners.
The world’s most popular football league is back
The English Premier League returned this weekend, and millions of fans around the world were ready. Liverpool are the current champions, after winning the league easily last season. But this year’s race for the trophy is likely to be much more exciting!
The Premier League is the most popular football competition in the world, watched by people in more than 180 countries. With its fast pace, famous players, and dramatic matches, it’s no surprise that it is loved everywhere.
Who will win this season?
Manchester City want their trophy back after losing it last year, while Arsenal are desperate to finally win the league after finishing second several times in recent seasons. Fans are already arguing about which team will be the champions at the end of the season.
Although most experts and fans think the winner will be from either Liverpool, Manchester City or Arsenal, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Chelsea challenging too. And who knows if Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur can forget about their terrible performance last season, and become challengers for the title again.
First weekend results
The big teams all started strongly. Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal each won their first games of the season, showing they mean business. There are many months to go, but every point matters in the Premier League.
You can see a list of all of the results on the BBC Sport website.
A long season ahead
The Premier League is a marathon, not a sprint. Each team will play 38 matches in total, meaning there are still 37 more games to go before the season ends in May 2026. Between now and then, there will be goals, surprises, joy, and heartbreak. Everything that makes football so exciting.
Article vocabulary list
- Premier League: The top professional football league in England
- Champion: The team that wins the competition
- Trophy: A special cup or prize given to the winners
- Competition: A contest where teams or people try to win
- Season: The period of games that make up the football year
- Match: A football game between two teams
- Point: What teams earn when they draw or win a match
- Marathon: A very long race — used here to mean something that takes a long time
Comprehension questions
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1. Which team are the current Premier League champions?
A) Arsenal
B) Liverpool
C) Manchester City
Answer: B) Liverpool
2. How many countries watch the Premier League?
A) More than 180
B) Around 80
C) About 20
Answer: A) More than 180
3. Which two teams are desperate to win the league?
A) Liverpool and Chelsea
B) Arsenal and Manchester City
C) Manchester United and Tottenham
Answer: B) Arsenal and Manchester City
4. Which teams won their first matches this season?
A) Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal
B) Arsenal, Tottenham, and Chelsea
C) Liverpool, Manchester United, and Everton
Answer: A) Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal
5. When does the Premier League season finish?
A) December 2025
B) March 2026
C) May 2026
Answer: C) May 2026
Mark is a writer and EFL teacher from England with eight years’ experience. He’s passionate about travel, sport (especially football), animals, nature, and history, and enjoys helping children explore the world through language and learning.
