Welcome to the r/PremierLeague New Fan & "Who Should I Support?" Megathread! So you've just watched the World Cup, Euros, Champions League, or another major tournament... and now you're hooked? Or maybe you've always wanted to follow the Premier League but don't know where to start. You're in the right place. This thread is for: People who are completely new to football. Fans who want to start watching the Premier League regularly. Anyone asking "Which club should I support?" Questions about clubs, players, rules, history, rivalries, or the league itself. Casual fans looking to become regular supporters. There are no stupid questions here. Every football fan started somewhere. What is the Premier League? The Premier League is England's top football division and is widely regarded as the most competitive and most-watched domestic football league in the world. 20 clubs compete each season. Every team plays each other twice (home and away). 38 matches per club. The club with the most points wins the league. The bottom three clubs are relegated to the Championship, while three new clubs are promoted each season. Unlike many American sports, there are no playoffs to decide the champion. Which Club Should I Support? This is by far the most common question we get. The short answer? Watch first. Choose later. Don't feel pressured to pick a club immediately. Most supporters develop a connection naturally. People choose clubs for all kinds of reasons: They're from that city. Their family supports them. They fell in love with a player. They admire a manager. They enjoy a team's style of football. They like being the underdog. They watched one memorable match and never looked back. The best advice is to watch several clubs over a few weeks and see which one you keep finding yourself rooting for. Things You'll Hear About The "Big Six" You'll often hear people refer to: Arsenal Chelsea Liverpool Manchester City Manchester United Tottenham Hotspur The term reflects commercial size and sustained success over the Premier League era, though on-pitch performance changes from season to season. Relegation Finishing in the bottom three means dropping into the Championship. Promotion and relegation create drama throughout the entire table—not just at the top. European Qualification The highest-placed clubs qualify for UEFA competitions like the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, making league position important even beyond the title race. Derby Matches Some of the biggest rivalries include: North London Derby Manchester Derby Merseyside Derby Liverpool vs Manchester United Tyne-Wear Derby (when both clubs are in the same division) These fixtures often mean far more than just three points. Common Football Terms VAR - Video Assistant Referee Clean Sheet - Conceding no goals Hat-trick - Three goals by one player Transfer Window - The period when clubs can buy and sell players Academy - A club's youth development system Loan - A temporary move to another club How to Get Into the Premier League A simple approach: Watch one or two matches each weekend. Follow the weekly discussion and match threads on r/PremierLeague. Learn the clubs gradually. Don't worry about understanding every rule or rivalry immediately. Ask questions - this community is here to help. Within a few weeks, you'll recognize most teams, players, and storylines. A Note to New Fans Everyone was new once. Whether you started watching yesterday or have only seen a World Cup final, you're welcome here. Please don't let anyone tell you you're "not a real fan." Football grows because new supporters join every season. A Note to Existing Members If someone asks: "Who should I support?" "What's offside?" "Why does everyone hate VAR?" Please answer in good faith. Let's make r/PremierLeague one of the most welcoming football communities on Reddit. The community will be happy to help you get started. Welcome to r/PremierLeague!   submitted by   /u/AutoModerator [link]   [comments]