Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure made a remarkable impact early in a match against Leicester City on February 2025, scoring just 10.18 seconds after kickoff. This goal stands as the fastest of the 2024/25 Premier League season, creating excitement among fans eager to know how it ranks among the quickest goals in the league’s history.
To cater to such interests, the Premier League has introduced an innovative tool called the Premier League Companion, developed in collaboration with Microsoft. This new feature, available on both the official Premier League mobile app and website, enhances the fan experience by providing access to a vast repository of information, including statistics from 30 seasons, 300,000 articles, and 9,000 videos. The Companion leverages Microsoft Azure’s AI capabilities, allowing fans to easily connect with rich and engaging content about their favorite clubs and players.
This collaboration marks the beginning of a five-year strategic partnership, establishing Microsoft as the official cloud and AI partner of the Premier League. The initiative aims to harness advanced technologies to create more intelligent and interactive experiences for football enthusiasts globally.
Such advancements not only enhance the enjoyment of the game but also connect fans in a more meaningful way, ensuring they have access to the information they crave in real time. The introduction of AI into sports engagement promises a bright future for football fans, allowing them to dive deeper into the numbers and narratives that define the sport they love.