Premier League 2024/25: Winners and Losers
Liverpool secured their 20th league title, equaling the all-time record, with four games to spare. Under new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool maintained dominance, inspired by Mohamed Salah, who topped the league both in goals and assists. Despite losing legendary manager Jurgen Klopp a year ago, the club continues to build strength, signing new talents like Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez to fill key gaps such as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure.
Newcastle United finished fifth, qualifying for the Champions League, and ended a 56-year wait for a major trophy by winning the FA Cup. Their march was led by star striker Alexander Isak, who scored 23 Premier League goals, second only to Salah.
Crystal Palace also made history by winning their first-ever major trophy, the FA Cup, defeating Manchester City. Palace achieved a club-record 53 points despite a rough start to the season, fueled by the absence of key players involved in international tournaments.
Manchester City, after four consecutive league titles, had a tough season, especially losing star Rodri to injury. They won only one game in a 13-match span over the winter and failed to win any trophies this season, ending the campaign third and securing their 15th consecutive Champions League qualification.
Manchester United had their worst season since 1974, finishing 15th and missing out on European competitions for only the second time in 35 years. Managerial changes failed to revive their fortunes, with Ruben Amorim apologizing for the disastrous campaign. Their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham cost them Champions League qualification and a significant financial hit.
Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton were relegated, collectively setting a record low points tally for relegated teams (59 points). All three were promoted just last season, highlighting the widening gap between the Premier League and the Championship, raising concerns about competitive balance in English football.
