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Can Ruben Amorim turn Manchester Red again?

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A disappointing start to the season for Manchester United sees the Premier League giants on 12 points in 10 games as they sit 13th in the league, while their Europa League form doesn’t boast many positives either. The woeful start is their worst since the inception of the Premier League and it has led to the departure of manager Erik Ten Hag. The Dutchman was appointed in June 2022 and won both the League Cup and FA Cup before being sacked, with his league form leaving much to be desired.

Replacing Ten Hag on the 11th November will be former Portuguese international, Ruben Amorim. Here at Engage we take a look at what Amorim’s appointment could mean for the Red Devils and their hunt for a trophy this campaign.

What trophies has Amorim won?

Amorim spent the majority of his career at Belenenses and Benfica making 237 appearances throughout his club career, alongside 14 caps at senior international level with Portugal. The midfielder won Liga Portugal three times as a player with Benfica and the Portuguese League Cup 6 times with both Benfica and Braga; United will be eager that he can carry his title winning mentality into the club’s dressing room.

Currently manager at Sporting CP, Amorim has quite the record there as well. Since becoming manager of the Portuguese giants in March 2020, he has won the League Cup and Liga Portugal twice as well as the Portuguese Super Cup. Amorim’s side are unbeaten in all competitions this season, with two wins in the Champions League to match their 100% win record in Liga Portugal. Since his appointment he has won 71% of his games at Sporting.

Amorim will be hoping he can transfer his perfect start to the league campaign across to Manchester with the Red Devils only on three victories all season. His first game in charge will be away to newly promoted Ipswich Town with The Tractor Boys still hunting for their first win of the Premier League 2024/25 season.

Can Amorim turn United’s fortunes around?

Amorim’s 71% win record at Sporting certainly suggests a sign of a positive appointment for Manchester United fans, however, defeats to a struggling West Ham side as well as 3-0 thumpings at home to Liverpool and Tottenham, it certainly isn’t looking good.

Although the title race may be out of the question, they have progressed to the quarter finals of the League Cup and are still very much competitive in the Europa League. If Amorim can turn their form around, then United could still be in the hunt for three trophies this year as they look to regain their League Cup title from 2023 and defend their FA Cup title having beaten their neighbours, Manchester City, in the final last year.

A brilliant 4-1 win for Sporting over City on Tuesday night in the Champions League, also brings a lot of hope at the prospect of Amorim being able to propel the Reds back to their best. Can he replicate this historic victory at Old Trafford with United?

If Amorim is to continue his impressive managerial record in Manchester, can we see Manchester United back to their very best? Between 1993 and 2013, the red side of Manchester won an astonishing 13 top flight titles dominating English football, is there any possibility they can repeat this feat under Amorim?

Fancy finding out for yourself how Ruben Amorim will get on at Old Trafford? Check out Engage Hospitality’s fantastic packages for you to watch Manchester United in action in the Premier League, live from the Theatre of Dreams. Discover hospitality packages like no other including Hotel Football and Evolution, and dine in luxury surrounded by footballing legends! Enquire now!

Can McLaren pull off an upset?

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The Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday saw Carlos Sainz take his second victory of the season marking the 20th race of the 2024 Formula 1 Campaign. The Spaniard took the win over McLaren’s Lando Norris to win vital points for Ferrari in the Constructors’ title race. The result means with only four races to go, it is all to play for. Here at Engage we take a look at how the rest of the season may pan out.

A great race and a vital win for Ferrari saw them close the gap on McLaren but Mexico certainly wasn’t without its drama. Three-time World Champion, Max Verstappen, finished in 6th place after he was awarded a 10-second time penalty for two separate incidents involving Lando Norris.

It was the second consecutive week the pair had clashed after an incident the week prior in the US when Norris tried to overtake Verstappen and both ended up off the track. The incident in Mexico only added fuel to the fire for an already bubbling rivalry, with Damon Hill describing Verstappen’s racing as like Wacky Races’ character ‘Dick Dastardly’. The spat saw Verstappen’s lead in the Drivers’ Championship over Norris go down to 47 points with four races to go.

Who will win the Drivers’ Championship?

Max Verstappen’s dominance from last season seems to be a thing of the past this year, however, he still leads the way with seven victories. There have been seven different winners this year across 20 races this season, suggesting the playing field is levelling out compared to his 19 wins last year, an astonishing record.

Lando Norris is in hot pursuit of the Dutchman as the Brit tries to claim his first ever World Championship, however, with at least 12 points per race more needed to surpass Verstappen, is it just out of his reach?

Norris is closely followed by Charles Leclerc with the pair tied on 3 wins while Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz round up the top 5 with two victories.

The title race is certainly closer than last year and it’s safe to say if Norris can get substantial points this weekend in Brazil, the last three races will be gripping.

Who will win the Constructors’
Championship?

There is a three-way battle for the Constructors’ Championship with Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all in the race for the title. Red Bull find themselves in third place on 512 points, a far cry from their comfortable victory in 2023 where they won by an astonishing margin of 451 points. With seven wins in 2024, all courtesy of Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez risks his future in the team as the Mexican has only 4 podiums in 2024. Perez, who finished 17th in his home race on Sunday, may see his Red Bull career coming to an end.

After Carlos Sainz took victory on Sunday and Charles Leclerc finished third, Ferrari saw both drivers take to the podium finding themselves in 2nd place with four races to go. The team in red have been quietly consistent this year with 5 victories and 18 podiums in 2024. For their efforts they have gained 537 points and certainly hold a good position going into the last four. Could they win their first title since 2008?

However, leading the way is McLaren. The team consisting of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, lead the Constructors’ with 566 points. McLaren haven’t won the title since 1998 and after a 26 year absence at the top, they will be looking to change that narrative. With 5 wins and 19 podiums, they are certainly looking likely to do it, but can they hold on with only four races to go?

Next Up

So will Verstappen defend his title? This weekend the F1 heads to Brazil as drivers will battle it out to gain points for themselves and their team. Will we see more drama as Norris and Verstappen go head-to-head? Or will their rivalry prove too much for the pair to handle, opening up the opportunity for Ferrari to snatch the Constructors’ title?

It’s safe to say all three teams will be cautious of a possible upset if Verstappen and Norris carry their spat into the final four races, something Ferrari will definitely be looking to take advantage of.

Fancy finding out for yourself how the final races will pan out? Check out Engage Hospitality’s brilliant Formula 1 packages to watch the rest of the season live from Brazil, Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi! Don’t worry if you can’t make the rest of the 2024 campaign, after the battles of this season, Formula 1 in 2025 is about to be a cracker. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of Formula 1 and Engage have you covered for every single race! Don’t miss it!

Engage’s Premier League Hospitality Options

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With the International Break coming to a close and the Premier League returning, the action was back like it has never been away. Shock results, great goals and some freak moments made for a fantastic Premier League Gameweek with plenty of action on show. Want to see it for yourself? Here at Engage we take a look at all of your options to watch the Premier League live at a whole host of venues including some of the best sides in World Football!

Chelsea

First up on the list of Engage’s Premier League hospitality is at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC. The London side are one of the biggest clubs in England with 5 Premier League titles, 8 FA Cups and 2 Champions League trophies.

Fancy watching the famous club live? Engage have some magnificent hospitality options for you to indulge in! The Champions’ Club is a wonderful place to start offering East Stand Middle Tier padded seating as well as a three course buffet and more! It is also the only hospitality in the ground offering East Stand seating while the Tambling Suite, Under The Bridge and Museum hospitality are all situated in the West Stand. Each hospitality option offers delicious food and drink while the Museum features a stunning pre-match stadium tour with table dining and a complimentary bar for a more luxurious choice!

Stamford Bridge hospitality suite prepared for matchday

Arsenal FC

Having been so close to Premier League glory in the previous two seasons, Arsenal look to be enthralled in yet another exciting title race. Mikel Arteta’s side have been in amongst it right until the very end in the last couple of seasons, only to be pipped by Manchester City. Can they finally do it this season?

Fancy finding out if they can do it live from the Emirates Stadium? Engage are providing Premium Hospitality at the North London stadium that will cater to everyone’s hospitality needs. Hospitality at the Emirates Stadium includes premium match seats, fantastic onsite hospitality and a complimentary matchday programme to keep as a souvenir! For more information, enquire with us!

Tottenham Hotspur

Staying in North London, and the Gunners’ noisy neighbours, Tottenham are another Premier League club that Engage offer hospitality for. Ange Postecoglou’s Lilywhites finished in 5th place last season to secure Europa League football for the first time in two years and they will be hoping to secure a top four spot this season.

Spurs’ new home, The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, was opened in 2019 as a replacement for the iconic White Hart Lane and this stunning new venue has certainly delivered since its introduction. This state of the art sports theatre sees Spurs play all of their home games here, as well as hosting concerts and American Football. Want to see inside this incredible stadium’s modern hospitality? Here at Engage we offer a magnificent opportunity for you to experience the Travel Club, Tottenham’s famous hospitality suite, with VIP seating in the North-East Corner, complimentary food and drink and even a talk from Spurs legends!

Manchester United

One of the biggest clubs in the world, Manchester United have won everything there is to win. With 20 First Division/Premier League titles, 13 FA Cups and 3 Champions League trophies, the Red Devils are one of the most renowned names in world football. They won their 13th FA Cup last season, although their league form has left room for improvement in recent years. Old Trafford, also known as The Theatre of Dreams, is perhaps one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world and you can be there to experience the phenomenal atmosphere yourself!

Here at Engage we have two brilliant packages for you, Hotel Football and Evolution. Hotel Football includes a delicious menu provided by our talented chefs with the mouth-watering ingredients sure to suit your appetite, complimentary drinks, a Q&A with a Manchester United legend and more! Meanwhile Evolution includes Champagne and Canapés upon arrival, VIP seating in the North East Quadrant and a three-course á la carte menu!

Manchester City

The other side of Manchester, Manchester City, have enjoyed rich success in recent years. Treble winners in 2023 and four consecutive Premier League titles make City one of the best clubs in the world at the moment and they don’t look like stopping. Attending a game at the Etihad to see Pep Guardiola’s side is a must visit!

Come along to The Tunnel Club, a hospitality package like no other! Enjoy the unique experience of watching the first team arrive as well as VIP heated seats just metres away from your favourite players in the dugout! Not to mention, the beautiful 11 course bowl food menu offered before and after the game as well as a complimentary bar! Feel like a winner while you watch the Champions with Engage!

Liverpool FC

Last, but certainly not least, Liverpool are the final team that Engage offer hospitality for. Boasting impressive honours, the Merseyside Reds are a team steeped in history from multiple Champions League trophies to 19 Top Flight title wins, they have won everything! Step into Anfield with Engage and watch one of England’s most successful sides!

Check out Anfield’s Premium Hospitality with Engage including brilliant fine-dining options, VIP seating and more. Enquire now to find out more about your dream matchday!

With a magnificent range of hospitality available throughout the Premier League 2024/2025 season, here at Engage we have something for everyone! Come and watch the stars in action this season from the best seats in the house!

NBA Season 2024/25: Key Teams and Key Players

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After an exciting 2023/24 campaign, next week marks the beginning of the 2024/25 NBA season. With the Preseason well underway and another thrilling campaign in store, here at Engage we take you through everything you need to know, including key teams, key players and NBA Paris 2025!

The 2023/24 NBA season saw Boston Celtics win their first title since 2008 as they beat Dallas Mavericks 4 games to 1, with a game 5 win of 106-88. A commanding victory for the Celtics saw them become record holders for the most NBA Championship wins with 18 victories to go ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the Mavericks’ third appearance in the NBA finals having only won the competition once back in 2011. The Celtics will be keen to expand on their record and success of 2024 by going one better this season and winning their first consecutive titles since 1969.

Key Teams to Watch out for in 2025

Aside from the Celtics, who else can we see challenge for the title this season? The Mavericks will be keen to make amends for their agonising defeat in June, however, Preseason hasn’t been all plain sailing for the Texan side. They have begun the Preseason with three defeats to find themselves struggling for form. They will certainly have to show signs of improvements if they are to surpass the heights of last season.

The Celtics, on the other hand, have carried on their form from last season with 4 out of 5 wins in Preseason so far as they look to carry on their success. Teams with a 100% win record so far include New York Knicks with four wins and Golden State Warriors with five wins. The Knicks were knocked out by the Indiana Pacers in the quarter-final of last season’s Playoffs, narrowly slipping to a one game defeat. However, after an unbeaten Preseason so far, they will certainly have eyes on their first title since 1973!

The Pacers saw a semi-final defeat to eventual champions the Celtics, having only made one appearance in the final in their history, losing to Los Angeles Lakers back in 2000. The Pacers have won one and lost twice in Preseason with the aim of reaching the final next June.

The Warriors had a slightly mediocre campaign last year as they were defeated in the play-ins, failing to make the Playoffs. Winners in 2022, the Warriors will be keen to add to their seven titles already and have shown their intent with a perfect start.

2023 Champions Denver Nuggets have struggled to get off the ground in the Preseason at all so far, having been defeated in four consecutive games. If they are to have any chance of regaining the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy, they will need to turn their fortunes around quickly!

Fans spectate at The O2 Arena during the NBA London Game in 2018

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Players to Watch in 2024/25

With the teams battling it out to be crowned NBA Champions, who can make the difference for their sides this year?

Last season the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic led the Championship’s offensive stats with an average of 33.9 points while Domantas Sabonis boasted the best defensive stats with 13.7 rebounds. Meanwhile Victor Wembanyama made an average of 3.6 blocks per game for San Antonio Spurs while Tyrese Haliburton made the most assists on average with 10.9 per game for the Pacers.

These four will be keen to impress once again this season and help their teams battle it out towards Championship glory.

As far as Preseason is concerned, Anthony Edwards leads the way in the offensive stats with an average of 23.5 points per game for the Minnesota Timberwolves while Sabonis once again leads the way for the Sacramento Kings in the hope he can propel his team to a victorious campaign.

With some fantastic players on show, can anyone drive their team to the Championship title and be the hero in 2025?

NBA Paris 2025

Fancy being there to see the action yourself? Engage Hospitality are offering you a fantastic opportunity to watch the NBA live from the best seats in the house in Paris! As part of the NBA’s global expansion, this brilliant opportunity to see your favourites at NBA Paris 2025 is one you must not miss!

Watch as the San Antonio Spurs take on the Indiana Pacers twice with both games expected to be a thrilling encounter. It will see Victor Wembanyama return to his home nation to play, with fans of the NBA star expected to be out in force. Wembanyama scored an average of 21.4 points per game last season and the Frenchman will be keen to perform on home turf.

NBA Paris 2025 will take place on the 23rd and 25th January 2025 and will be the fourth time the Championship has travelled to Paris. Check out Engage Hospitality to watch all of the action from NBA Paris with the best hospitality seats on offer!

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

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After a wonderful event in 2024, showcasing some of the best nature that Britain has to offer, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be back in 2025. The world-renowned flower show is back for another year with beautiful flowers on show and delicious food and drink produced in an environmentally friendly way.

This Spring, Engage will be hosting some fantastic hospitality options for you to enjoy Chelsea Flower Show and in this blog we talk you through what to expect, when it is and the brilliant hospitality packages available.

What is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show?

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a Spring flower show held every May taking place across five days. Beginning in 1862, it originally took place at venues including Kensington and Temple Gardens before moving to Chelsea in 1912. Since then, this wonderful show of nature, often named as the Great Spring Show, has taken place every year in the Royal Hospital Chelsea grounds.

The Flower Show is attended by 157,000 visitors every year and is presented on national television while new plants are displayed as well as varieties of old ones. It is also renowned for its visits from the Royal Family with the Queen having been a big supporter of the event throughout her lifetime, while King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited in 2024.

Designers and Gardeners will battle it out each year in an attempt to win awards for their displays including competitions from floral exhibits to exhibits of scientific interest . They are graded in four ways: gold, silver-gilt, silver and bronze.

When does it take place?

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show takes place every Spring in the month of May with five days of stunning nature in store. In 2025 the show will take place from Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th May with something for everyone to enjoy. From Tuesday to Thursday the show will open from 8am-8pm, 8am-10:30pm on Friday with Saturday rounding off the event from 8am-5:30pm.

Although the flower show doesn’t have a strict dress code, there is a smart casual approach to the event. Consider wearing smart clothing that is comfortable such as a collared shirt for men or a day-dress for women, being mindful of the fluctuating British weather!

If you’re a vegetable gardener, revel in the Knightian award category for exhibits of vegetables and herbs. Perhaps you’re a fan of floral arrangements and want to immerse yourself in the Grenfell award for exhibits of pictures, floristry and photographs! With something that all gardening fans can get involved in, you don’t want to miss this!

Hospitality on Offer at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

Fancy being there to see the action while finding yourself in the presence of royalty? Look no further than Engage and check out our fantastic hospitality options to keep you entertained throughout the five-day event!

Engage are providing two hospitality packages across the five days: the Spring Meridian and the Spring Nocturne. The Spring Meridian is for those who plan to spend the day at the event from 8am until 5pm. Taking place in the Spring Garden, this wonderful hospitality venue has partnered up with chefs Skye Gyngell and José Pizarro to provide a brilliant ‘farm-to-fork’ menu focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients taken straight from the earth with minimal disruption to the environment.

We have an action-packed day planned out for you as well, from a light breakfast at 9am, delicious hand-crafted cocktails at 11:30, lunch at 12pm and afternoon tea, a day with us at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 doesn’t get much better!

Can’t make the daytime celebrations? Don’t worry, we are offering an exciting hospitality package with the Spring Nocturne option too! This involves an evening package with the Spring Garden opening at 6pm. Champagne and canapés are served just before a luscious dinner dished up by some of the best chefs in the country, before the Fromagerie station opens, offering a magnificent selection of cheese and wine.

Enjoy either of these hospitality packages in our private chalets or shared tables to make your visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show perfect! What better way to spend your day than with Engage Hospitality at this iconic event!

2025 Tennis Grand Slams: Key Dates and Players to Watch

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After an exciting year of tennis tournaments across the world, the end of the US Open marked the final Grand Slam of 2024. World Number 1, Janik Sinner took the men’s singles title while Aryna Sabalenka won her third Grand Slam in the women’s singles. Incidentally, Sinner and Sabalenka’s wins on the hard were both their second Grand Slams of the season with both previously having won the Australian Open in January. With 2025 fast approaching, will the pair be able to repeat their impressive campaigns? Here at Engage we take you through all you need to know for the 2025 Tennis Grand Slams calendar!

Australian Open 2025, 6th-26th January

First up on the Grand Slam calendar will be the hotly contested Australian Open. Taking place on the hard courts of Melbourne Park, the best stars in tennis will travel from across the world in the hope of kicking off their 2025 with a Grand Slam.

In the men’s singles, Janik Sinner saw off former World Number 1, Novak Djokovic before beating Daniil Medvedev in the final having been 2 sets down. It was the Italian’s first Grand Slam win and a breakthrough victory that had been on the cards for a while, upsetting favourite Novak Djokovic in the process.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka was victorious in the women’s singles after beating Coco Gauff in the semi-final before facing up to Chinese star Qinwen Zheng in the final. Sabalenka won in straight sets conceding only 5 total games to Zheng, capping off a dominant final and defending her Australian Open title.

French Open 2025, 25th May-8th June

A long break between Grand Slams awaits players between the Australian Open and the French Open, however, the four month gap is certainly worth the wait as players take to the clay at the iconic Paris venue. More commonly known as Roland-Garros, this iconic tournament has taken place in the French capital since 1891 boasting winners such as Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams.

In 2024, it was Carlos Alcaraz who won the men’s singles title. After a close fought battle with Sinner in the semi-finals. The Spaniard came out on top before beating Alexander Zverev to win his third Grand Slam and his first of 2024.

As far as the women’s singles was concerned, it was a comfortable victory for World Number 1 Iga Świątek defeating Jasmine Paolini in straight sets. With the win, Świątek claimed her fourth Roland-Garros title and her fifth Grand Slam to establish herself as one of the greats. Astonishingly, she only lost one set across the entire tournament! It was another agonising semi-final defeat for Coco Gauff as she fell victim to the Pole’s dominance on the clay.

Can Świątek produce yet another title on the clay in 2025?

Wimbledon 2025, 30th June-13th July

Perhaps the most prestigious tournament, 2025 will see Wimbledon take place once again in London. The grass tournament that has taken place since 1877 has seen the best of tennis over the years and will continue to do so in 2025. In possibly the biggest Grand Slam, will we see one of the usuals take the title or will there be an upset in 2025?

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz made it two Grand Slams in a row as a spectacular display saw him defeat former World Number 1, Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The Spaniard looked unstoppable capitalising on the Serbian’s bad day and his own impressive form to win consecutive Wimbledon titles. It was an upset that perhaps marks the start of a new era in tennis after Djokovic’s brilliance for so many years.

Meanwhile, the women’s singles saw an unexpected result as Barbora Krejčíková took victory in a tense final. Krejčíková who has had a difficult season due to injury won only her second Grand Slam to add to her French Open title from 2021. Unfortunately for Jasmine Paolini it was another final defeat as the Italian came up short once again. She will be eager to challenge for the honours in 2025 and redeem herself in both competitions.

US Open 2025, 25th August-7th September

The final Grand Slam of the season comes in the form of the US Open as players will battle it out for the final major of the year in New York. In what is expected to be a thrilling spectacle, the best players from all over the world give it their all in the hope that they can come away with a Grand Slam title at the end of the season.

This year saw Jannik Sinner claim his second title of the year winning straight sets in both the semi-final and the final. The Italian beat home-favourite Taylor Fritz in a dominant contest at the Arthur Ashe Stadium showing no mercy in front of the American crowd. It will be an interesting battle between Sinner and Alcaraz next season and where the Grand Slam titles will go in 2025 as they look to be the next players to conquer men’s tennis.

Aryna Sabalenka claimed her second title of the year, also defeating a member of the host nation, Jess Pegula, in straight sets. It’s difficult to say who will dominate women’s tennis in 2025 but both Sabalenka and Świątek certainly make a good case for it. However, they will be wary of Paolini and Gauff amongst others where the World Number 1 spot is less stable than the men’s game.

Four Grand Slams, four countries, eight individual winners. Who will take the honours in 2025 in what is expected to be another thrilling year for tennis? Can Jannik Sinner cement himself as World Number 1? Will Aryna Sabalenka be able to overcome Iga Świątek and regain the number 1 spot? Find out from the best seats in the house, with Engage offering all of the best hospitality at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open!

Premier League 2024/25 Season So Far

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Shock results, an early title race and some teams looking destined for the drop, the Premier League 2024/25 season is delivering as usual. With five games down, we take a look at the season so far, some of the teams who have been quick to get out of the blocks and some surprising results.

Another Title for City?

The race for the Premier League title is unravelling once again with the usual suspects emerging at the head of the table. Sunday saw the first twist in the tail with the Etihad hosting a fiery encounter as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City took on Arsenal. A thrilling encounter saw Manchester City level the score at 2-2 in the 98th minute as tempers boiled over before the full-time whistle. The shared points see Manchester City top the table while Arsenal remain in 4th place two points behind.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are one point behind City in 2nd place. A shock result at home to Nottingham Forest saw their first defeat of the season and Arne Slot’s first competitive defeat as their new manager, however, they bounced back strongly on Saturday with a dominant 3-0 win over Bournemouth. It will be interesting to see how the Reds fare this season after Jurgen Klopp’s departure, but they will certainly have their eyes on preventing the Citizens’ dominance in English football.

Separating Liverpool and Arsenal is Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. The Villans finished fourth last season and have had a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign. With only one defeat so far, they shouldn’t be underestimated, can they pull off a shock and win their first League title since 1981? However, with the addition of Champions League fixtures, will it be one too many games for the West Midlands club?

So can Manchester City win the Premier League for the fifth consecutive season? Or will Arsenal get revenge, having come so close for the last two seasons?

Everton’s Consecutive Collapse

It has been a bleak start to the season as far as Sean Dyche’s Everton are concerned, with just one point in five games. The miserable record sees them 19th in the table and destined for the drop having conceded 14 goals. However, it hasn’t just been the leaky defence that has been cause for worry. In consecutive games, the Toffees have been 2-0 up before succumbing to 3-2 defeats. Perhaps in the most spectacular game of the season, when Everton hosted Bournemouth, they were 2-0 to the good with only 3 minutes of normal time to play. The Cherries then scored three goals in seven minutes to snatch the points away at Goodison Park.

Struggling to hang on to leads will be a worry for Sean Dyche and many Everton fans. They will be eager to not see the move to their new stadium clouded by their first relegation since 1951.

Elsewhere down the bottom of the table, Wolves find themselves with only one point as do Southampton after disappointing starts from either side. With three teams occupying the drop zone on one point it may give an early indicator of who will face relegation this season.

The Battle for Europe

After an exciting battle for all three European tournaments last season, the Premier League 2024/25 season is promising to play out in a similar fashion. It was Aston Villa who rounded off the top 4 last season, beating Tottenham to the final Champions League place. Villa will be eager to do the same again this season, perhaps, going one better and becoming entwined in a title race.

Spurs on the other hand, haven’t had the strongest start to the campaign, boasting only two wins, finding themselves in the middle of the pack while Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United are also yet to find their feet in 11th. The Red Devils opened their season with a victory over Fulham, however, consecutive defeats to Brighton and Liverpool in weeks 2 and 3 see them struggling for points.

After considerable speculation about his future at the club amid gossip surrounding the England job, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have started with intent. Although lacking in spectacular performances, the Magpies are sixth in the division with three wins and only one defeat. After narrowly missing out on European football last season, they will be determined to make amends in May.

Defeat on the opening day to Manchester City concerned Chelsea fans that they could be in for another bleak season, however, they have been undefeated since. After emphatic wins over Wolves and West Ham, the Blues find themselves in fifth place, in a prime position to battle it out for Champions League football. Can Enzo Maresca propel his squad to Champions League football for the first time in three seasons?

Shock contenders for Europe include a Nottingham Forest side who have started the campaign undefeated. After many had Forest tipped for the drop, away wins against Liverpool and Southampton have been pivotal and they find themselves in eight place, level on points with Brighton in seventh. Many wondered if Brighton would struggle this season after losing manager Roberto De Zerbi, however, they also remain undefeated this season under German head coach Fabian Hurzeler. Could Forest and Brighton throw the cat amongst the pigeons and salvage European football in 2025?

So a fascinating start to the new Premier League season, who do you think will come out on top? Will Everton be playing second division football next season for the first time in 70 years? Can Arne Slot deliver in his first season? Find out how the season will pan out with Engage Hospitality. Watch your favourite teams in the Premier League, live from the best seats in the house!

Engage’s Top Picks for 2025 Events

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With less than 4 months until 2025, here at Engage we take a look ahead to next year and some of the fantastic events we have in store for you. From the tennis at Wimbledon to Oasis at Wembley, we are providing hospitality options for all of the biggest 2025 events! And you can be there to see it all!

An Oasis reunion, a Dua Lipa World Tour, the annual Henley Royal Regatta and much more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy when 2025 comes around! Why not treat yourself by watching these fabulous events from the best seats in the house? Engage Hospitality provide luxurious viewing for countless events; perfect for gifts, to impress clients or just to treat yourself! In this blog, we break down 2025’s most exciting events!

Queen’s Club and Wimbledon 2025

Revel in the 2025 Summer sun in style with hospitality at the best tennis tournaments Britain has to offer. Kicking it off will be the LTA Championships at the famous Queen’s Club venue. Taking place in June 2025 and often used as a warm-up before Wimbledon, this tennis tournament is part of the ATP 500 in 2025 and is expected to attract thousands of tennis fans hoping to see their favourites battling it out! Won by American Tommy Paul in 2024, this iconic venue has seen the likes of Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal reign supreme in the London sunshine.

Fancy Wimbledon instead? Perhaps the most well-renowned tennis tournament in the world, it will be back once again in 2025! Many will be keen to see if Carlos Alcaraz can win his third consecutive title, while Barbora Krejčíková will look to defend her maiden Wimbledon victory. Engage are offering a fantastic opportunity to watch every bit of the action from the Wimbledon Debentures. These premium seats have access to luxurious restaurants and exclusive lounges for every day of Wimbledon where you can watch all of the games on Centre Court and No.1 Court, including both finals!

Oasis Reunion 2025

After a shock reunion announcement, Oasis are back! The iconic British rock-band return 15 years after their infamous split, with many rumours over the last few months of them reconnecting. We even predicted it! The Gallaghers are back and they will be touring the world in 2025! They will be performing up and down the UK as well with Wembley Stadium hosting the majority of their shows in London. As Wembley’s hospitality partners, Engage are providing all of the best options to see one of Britain’s all-time greatest bands back on the circuit!

Watch and listen to some of the greatest UK hits live with Oasis announcing an incredible seven Wembley dates across July, August and September 2025!

Henley Royal Regatta 2025

After a scintillating 2024 festival, the iconic annual Henley Royal Regatta will be back for another year. In the quaint, Oxfordshire town, thousands will gather on the river banks for yet another celebration of rowing.

Expect rowing stars from the Paris Olympics to descend upon Henley after Team GB won 3 golds, 2 silvers and 1 bronze in Parisian waters. Spectate thrilling encounters and perhaps watch as future Olympians battle it out in order to take the honours at this prestigious event. Taking place from the 1st July until the 5th July 2025, this five day festival has taken place since the early 19th century and Engage Hospitality are offering you some fantastic opportunities to watch Henley Royal Regatta from our ICON facility or the Temple Island Enclosure!

Dua Lipa Radical Optimism Tour

British pop sensation, Dua Lipa, will be touring once again. The Glastonbury headliner will be performing around the world in 2024 and 2025 as part of her Radical Optimism Tour with two nights planned for Wembley Stadium!

After a stunning 2024 Glastonbury show, the world-renowned superstar will be at Wembley on both the 20th and 21st June 2025, playing some of her most famous hits including Levitating, New Rules and Be The One. With seven Brit awards and three Grammy awards, she is certainly one of the biggest household names in music at the moment. Fancy seeing one of her incredible shows live? Check out Engage’s fantastic hospitality offers for the two nights at Wembley Stadium!

2025 Domestic Cup Finals

After a scintillating start to the domestic football season, we can’t wait to see what else is in store! There is plenty more to come too with an exciting and unpredictable Championship promotion race unravelling as well as some shock results in the Premier League! With the FA Cup and League Cup as well, Engage are offering superb hospitality options across all of the English competitions. As Wembley Stadium’s official ticket agent, you can watch the FA Cup Final, the League Cup Final and the Play-Off Final with Engage in the home of English football! Take this unique opportunity to watch your favourite teams from the best seats in the house in 2025, perhaps even seeing them lift some silverware.

Some fantastic events in 2025, but which one will you choose? Whether music is your thing, or you’d rather watch your favourite sports stars in action, here at Engage we have something for everyone. With some tremendous hospitality on show, you don’t want to miss out! Check out Engage Hospitality to find out more!

Ultimate Guide to Goodwood 2025: Festival of Speed and more!

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Dress your best and rev your engines because Goodwood’s events are back for yet another year of entertainment. Renowned as England’s greatest sporting estate, its extensive list of events throughout the year make it a highlight on the Engage calendar. From car fanatics to horse racing enthusiasts this West Sussex estate has something for everyone. Here at Engage, we take a look at Goodwood’s 2025 events as well as all of the fantastic hospitality options that Engage offer!

After a brilliant weekend at Goodwood Revival 2024 celebrating historic motor racing, iconic fashion, immersive experiences and much more, it comes to an end for another year. Here at Engage, it was our pleasure helping you to find the best place to watch the action. We had a brilliant time and we hope you will be back for more in 2025!

You may want to try a different Goodwood event or just want to stick with Goodwood Revival 2025? Either way, we have got you covered providing the best seats in the house for you to watch all of the Goodwood action!

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

First up on the Goodwood 2025 events calendar is the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This famous weekend attracts car fanatics from all over the country and is a brilliant event that can be enjoyed by all. Meet the stars of Formula 1, WRC and MotoGP as they all come together with nonstop events all weekend.

Highlights of Goodwood Festival of Speed include the famous Hillclimb race, the Forest Rally Stage and the Off-Road Arena. However, it’s not just motorsports on show, explore the delicious cuisine, fabulous exhibits as well as the world-renowned Red Arrows often making an appearance.

With plenty of activities throughout, it is the perfect weekend for everyone to enjoy. Taking place in the middle of July, come along to this beautiful West Sussex estate and immerse yourself in the action, spectating some of the most astonishing machinery ever made.

Qatar Goodwood Festival

More of a horse racing fan? Perhaps Qatar Goodwood Festival 2025 is more your piece of cake. Taking place from the 29th July until the 2nd August 2025, globally known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’ is one of the highlights in the flat racing season. This iconic five day festival offers scintillating racing, excellent hospitality and fabulous fashion with visitors encouraged to dress in a smart and elegant way depending on your hospitality enclosure.

With a brilliant array of fashion on show, racing fans from all over the UK will assemble at the famous estate and stake their bets on the horses at the beautiful Goodwood Racecourse. Action will be spread over five days with a non-stop timetable of thrilling action.

Famous winners include Ryan Moore, Frankie Dettori, Andrea Atzeni and more! Trust us, you don’t want to miss this! Check out Engage’s fantastic hospitality options for this exciting weekend in both The Long View and The Final Furlong serving delicious food, stunning atmospheres and the perfect view to see your favourites!

Goodwood Revival 2025

Don’t worry if you missed Goodwood Revival this time around, it will be back once again in September 2025 with Engage offering even more hospitality in order to make your good weekend outstanding!

From old-fashioned motorcars to historic air displays, indulge in the action and delve into British history with everyone taking part in the historic theme. Embracing the style from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, visitors wear clothes from that era with famous faces on show to celebrate and encourage the vintage manner.

With some of the most iconic names from the past taking part the festival lasts 3 days, as racing cars from the 1950s and 1960s have been driven by the likes of Sir Stirling Moss, John Surtees, Damon Hill, Martin Brundle and more.

After what was another fantastic 2024 event, the 2025 event is expected to be even better! So why not check out Engage’s amazing hospitality options once again including Salvadori Pavilion, Goodwood Mess, Commanding Officers Table and Officers’ Club.

So whether you want to enjoy the cars and glamour of the mid-20th century, revel in a five day festival of modern machinery or spectate some spectacular flat-racing, Goodwood is just the place for you! Check out Engage’s fantastic hospitality options for each event including Goodwood Festival of Speed, Qatar Goodwood Festival and Goodwood Revival in 2025!

Competitive rivalries

While the ambition to win as many titles as possible was undoubtedly the primary goal fuelling Hamilton’s success, it’s fair to say that he may not have been pushed to perform at his very best without the various rivalries he’s shared on the track.

Throughout different periods of his career, Hamilton has been involved in intense conflicts with the likes of Vettel, Rosberg and Verstappen. In fact, the 2016 season that saw Rosberg take the crown ahead of Hamilton culminated in a monumental final battle in Abu Dhabi, before the German surprisingly announced his retirement.

In recent years, Hamilton has enjoyed a rivalry with Verstappen, who has established himself as the world’s best by winning the last three F1 titles. The pair have engaged in countless clashes and their competitiveness resulted in a contentious crash at the 2021 British Grand Prix.

Lee Carsley’s First England Squad: Key Changes and Upcoming Matches

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After their second consecutive European Final defeat, Gareth Southgate announced his departure and stepped down from his role as England head coach. After what had been a whirlwind 10 years in charge, Southgate’s time at the helm was one that gave England fans their first hopes of success in years, with many dreaming that it could finally be ‘England’s Year’.

After coming mightily close, silverware wasn’t to be in the end for Southgate who was credited for bringing the country together by the hope and positivity he had created around the England camp. Southgate’s departure brought with it much speculation on a replacement. Graham Potter and Eddie Howe were both mentioned as potential candidates, however, it was England Under 21s manager, Lee Carsley who stepped up to the plate and took charge.

Here at Engage, we take a look ahead to Carsley’s first Nations League game in charge as England boss, and what we might expect from him in the games to come after his first team selection.

Carsley’s First England Team Selection

The first UEFA Nations League fixtures of the new football season mark the start of Lee Carsley’s tenure in charge as England head coach. The fixtures have also allowed Carsley to pick his first England team to face Ireland and Finland on the 7th and 10th September.

After much criticism surrounding Southgate’s team selections, with many accusing him of not picking players based on form, the pressure was on for Carsley immediately. However, the reaction to the team was positive with some outlets describing it as ‘brave’ and ‘exciting’ with the addition of young talent.

It appears Carsley has gone with the aim of selecting players the Irishman has previously worked with. Angel Gomes, Tino Livramento, Noni Madueke and Morgan Gibbs-White have all received their first senior international call-up having all played for England at youth level.

Nick Pope has also been reintroduced to the squad replacing Aaron Ramsdale. Meanwhile, Kyle Walker’s lack of playing time for Manchester City this season sees him dropped from the squad. Walker’s exclusion may come as a shock to many, having been named in the Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament.

Levi Colwill, Harry Maguire and Walker’s Manchester City teammates, Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis also all return to the England squad.

So with what seems like a promising squad of young talent, what can we expect in Carsley’s first games?

Upcoming Fixtures

After being employed as interim head coach by the FA, Carsley has said he hasn’t been considering taking the role up permanently or thinking about whether he will be offered it, however, there is no doubt he will be keen to impress with his first games in charge. Especially considering the negativity surrounding England teams in the past, Carsley will be cautious about making sure his squad performs to the best of their abilities.

The first task Carsley will be dealt involves the nation he played for himself. On the 7th September, England will travel to Dublin to begin their UEFA Nations League campaign away at Ireland. The last time the sides met was in 2020 as England came out as 3-0 winners courtesy of goals from Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

In what should be another comfortable victory for England, Carsley will be keen to show intent and ruthlessness in the hope he can prove that he is the man for the job.

England will then be in action only 3 days later as they host Finland in the second game of the Nations League at Wembley. England haven’t faced the Scandinavian side since 2001 as part of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The Three Lions triumphed 2-1 that day maintaining their unbeaten record against Finland. Having faced Finland 11 times in their history, England are unbeaten and have won 9 of those encounters. Carsley will be doing the utmost to make sure that impressive record continues.

With Greece, being the third side in England’s group, Carsley will have to wait until October before he can prepare to face the Euro 2004 winners. Greece are another side that England are unbeaten against, winning seven of their nine meetings.

In what is a fairly comfortable Nations League group, England should be able to get over the line with little hassle considering the strength of their squad. However, Carsley will be wary of any possible complacency and he will be eager to take none of these three sides lightly.

Do you think Lee Carsley is the man for the England job? He certainly joins a list of great former England managers, including Alf Ramsey, Bobby Robson and Sven-Goran Eriksson. The pressure is on for the former Irish international, but will he be able to deliver? With a strong team of talented individuals consisting of experience and youth, there is no reason why not. Find out with Engage how he will get on with hospitality for all three of England’s UEFA Nations League home fixtures!

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