The freshly shaped top division was to obtain business independence from your Football Association as well as the Football League, providing the FA Premier League licence to negotiate its very own broadcast and sponsorship agreements. The argument provided was that the additional revenue would allow English golf equipment to compete with groups throughout Europe.

^ a b c d e file g h i j k l Founding member with the Leading League ^ a b c d e f g h In no way been relegated here from your Premier League ^ Reduced from 106 seasons as a consequence of WW2. ^ a b c Amongst the first twelve Soccer League teams

Each and every player to succeed in these milestones is usually to receive a presentation box from your Premier League made up of a Specific medallion as well as a plaque commemorating their achievement.[303]