A celebration of the history of the Premier League, in 10 definitive matches The Premier League transformed the violent terrace culture of the 1970s and 1980s into sophisticated sporting theater with a global audience of billions. Sports writer Jim White has chosen 10 epic clashes to represent the league''s rise, evoking the sweat and effort of each match in thrilling detail. White profiles players, managers, and owners; charts the ebb and flow of club fortunes in soccer and fiscal terms; and brings to life the turning-points and moments of drama, joy, and despair that have punctuated the first 21 years of global soccer''s most watched league.