The Premier League 2015: The First Month

At a glance Explore the Premier League's first month. From team performances to social buzz, major peaks, and hot topics. Join the conversation now!
The Premier League is underway! With the first month of the season under our belt, we want to see how the teams are doing off the pitch. Measuring from before the league kicked off, in the first month, over 18 million mentions and one million photos have been generated around it. Not surprisingly, the biggest peak was right before the league started on August 8th, with the next big peak as the transfer window closed and Manchester United's now infamous struggle with David De Gea's (non)transfer to Real Madrid. And where has this social action been happening? Largely in the UK and US. What has the conversation been around? We break down the hot subjects by topic. Managers: Jose Mourinho at 30% Louis van Gaal at 23% Arsene Wenger at 15% Sponsors: Kit Sponsor adidas killing it at 85% Shirt Sponsor Emirates dominates at 63% Media Sponsor Sky Sports leads at 52% We'll be following the Premier League conversation all season long. And we want you to follow along with us here!

Nicky Yates Published on September 8, 2015 9:13 pm

Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQs

How much social media activity did the Premier League generate in its first month of 2015?

The Premier League generated over 18 million mentions and one million photos in its first month of the 2015 season. The biggest social media peak occurred on August 8th right before the league started.

Which Premier League manager was most talked about on social media in 2015?

Jose Mourinho was the most discussed Premier League manager on social media, accounting for 30% of manager-related conversations. Louis van Gaal followed at 23% and Arsene Wenger at 15%.

What was the David De Gea transfer controversy in 2015?

David De Gea's failed transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid became a major talking point when the transfer window closed. The unsuccessful move generated significant social media buzz and was one of the biggest peaks in Premier League conversation.

Which countries had the most Premier League social media activity in 2015?

The UK and US were the primary sources of Premier League social media conversation during the first month of the 2015 season. These two countries dominated the global discussion around the league.