This meant a break-up of the 104-year-old Football League that the Web had operated until then with four divisions; the Premier League would operate with a single division and the Football League with three. There was no change in competition format; the same number of teams competed in the top flight, and promotion and relegation between the Premier League and the new First Division remained the same as the old First and Second Divisions with three teams relegated from the league and three promoted. Wednesday 18th January 2023 Wednesday 18th January 2023 The 2022/23 Premier League season will begin on 5 August, a Friday night where Arsenal will visit Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Newcastle did not beat Liverpool, just as they did not beat Manchester City after opening up a two-goal lead at St James’ Park. However, their first full season under Saudi ownership was about being able to compete with the big beasts of the Premier League.