The Premier League has regained its swagger: England is a force again in European football, and it is Germany in decline. Premier League clubs are able to sign and retain top players, while also attracting the leading coaches in the game — including Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte. There has not been heavy investment on transfer fees or salaries like at Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool. Premier League teams were in seven finals from 2005 to 2012 but have not been back since. "When you arrive at the quarterfinals and semifinals the English teams have a lot of games," Conte said.

Source: ABC News December 07, 2017 19:18 UTC