Premier League announces the season has officially started as fans say ‘nice to see Man Utd climb up the table'
Now top-flight chiefs have accidentally gifted fans another contender.
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Apart from the boost of Bruno Fernandes staying, Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim might also have another reason to smile!
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Tottenham and Man Utd came in for some trolling, while Arsenal were also at the centre of some amused comments
Incredibly, Prem bosses say the 2025-26 season has "officially started" - because it's held its AGM and issued shares to the three promoted clubs.
And to honour the occasion, they issued the first league table.
It is of course just a guide from top to bottom in alphabetical order.
But observers pounced on the fact it means a mighty rise for
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The Red Devils barely knew their ABC when it came to scoring goals last season - netting only 44 times in 38 Prem games.
But the first table of the upcoming campaign is only interested in your first letter.
So despite their M-barrassing 2024-25 season, United have gone up a spot without kicking a ball!
Fans also had fun with
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At the other end of the table,
However, it was the Red Devils who were clear winners of the supporters' trolling league.
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One fan posted: "Nice to see Man Utd climb up the table."
Another added: "United made some great progress."
But after the major boost of seeing star midfielder
Meanwhile, Spurs finished 2024-25 fourth bottom - two places below United - but are in the Champions League after
And many fans noted the plight of the two clubs.
One said: "
Tottenham and Man U will never leave that spot."
Another predicted: "Spurs gonna get relegated and then win the Champions League."
Plenty of supporters also mocked the alphabet-leading Gunners.
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And although some fans reckon the title is possible, many responded to the fledgling 2025-26 table with taunts like: "The only time we get to see Arsenal at Top."
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