
Our coverage of each Premier League club is bigger and better than ever before - so make sure you know about your team's fixtures as soon as they're released by signing up for news notifications in the BBC Sport app. Who will Manchester City begin their latest title defence against? And who will Mauricio Pochettino face in his first competitive game as Chelsea manager? Be ready for fixtures day! Get news notifications for your team in the BBC Sport app Also, there's no commentary, only a really annoying soundtrack which doesn't sound like it belongs in a soccer game.The season schedule returns to normal, having been affected first by the Covid-19 pandemic and its knock-on impact, and then by last year's World Cup break - with the Premier League starting on Saturday 12 August and finishing on Sunday 19 May.Īnd the mid-season break returns, with no matches scheduled between 13-20 January. However, don't expect FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer-style player likenesses.

The match screen gives you a 3D view of the action, and the graphics are quite impressive. Many of the top players have profile photos, though there are many more that don't. New Star Soccer, Be a Legend: Football), LINE Football League Manager contains real-life player names and information.

There are so many options and stats and figures in the game that it can be overwhelming until you've got used to playing. There is an interactive tutorial in LINE Football League Manager but even this doesn't stop the game being a bit confusing. You can choose to watch the match and interact from the sidelines, or set up your team and have it played out for you if you're not around. You're given a slot and then a countdown appears in the top corner so you know when it starts. Unlike offline soccer management such as Football Manager Handheld 2014, matches in LINE Football League Manager are scheduled, so you often have to wait a while for your match to kick off.

As well as managing your team, juggling player cards, upgrading, and selecting the best tactics, there's all manner of stats and performance logs to go through. LINE Football League Manager is pretty in-depth in terms of its strategic options. Of course, you can also buy game coins via in-app purchase. You win game currency by winning matches and completing achievements. You can also use game currency to purchase new player cards and unlock items such as extra energy, golden shoes and contract renewals. Players stats increase with time and you can upgrade them using game currency. You can choose two star players yourself but the rest are handed to you. You are handed a pack of player cards to fill your squad and must pick the team and tactics in order to win matches.

The team selection system plays out a bit like the Ultimate Team mode in FIFA 14.
