On a sun-spangled August afternoon 30 years ago, Brian Deane notched the first of 30,987 Premier League goals – and look what a behemoth this competition has become since. Three decades after that sepia-toned header [‘Sepia?’ Kids these days… – Ed.], England’s top flight is the biggest, brashest and best division on Earth… and it’s set to turn up another few dials yet.
Last season we had a proper title race, relegation theatre an assault for European spots all settled on the final day. This time