Why Champions League seems so easy for Premier League teams: 5 reasons
Ryan O’HanlonFeb 17, 2026, 03:40 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” Multiple Authors When the UEFA Champions League playoff round kicks off this week, there will be only one Premier League team competing. Newcastle United travel to […]