Premier League Season Review

The 2024-25 Premier League season was a wild ride, a campaign that flipped expectations, broke dynasties, and delivered drama in spades. Liverpool stormed to their second Premier League title, matching Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight crowns, while the usual suspects stumbled and new heroes emerged from unlikely corners. From Arne Slot’s quiet revolution at Anfield to Nottingham Forest’s European dreams, this season had it all: goals that left jaws on the floor, managerial masterclasses, and a few flops that made fans wince. Let’s dive into the chaos, the brilliance, and the downright bizarre moments that defined the 2024-25 campaign.

? Premier League 2024/25 — Final European Spots ?⚽

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? Champions League:
? Liverpool
? Arsenal
? Man City
? Chelsea
⚫ Newcastle
⚪ Tottenham (UEL winners)
? Europa League:
? Aston Villa
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Liverpool’s Red Redemption

Nobody saw this coming. When Arne Slot stepped into Jürgen Klopp’s oversized shoes, the expectation was a transitional season for Liverpool, maybe a top-four scrap at best. Instead, Slot turned Anfield into a fortress and Liverpool into champions, clinching the title with four games to spare. The Dutchman’s approach was deceptively simple: flexibility, possession, and a knack for tweaking tactics at halftime. He didn’t overhaul the squad, adding only Federico Chiesa (who barely played), but he transformed Ryan Gravenberch into a midfield metronome. The Dutch midfielder, once a misfit, became the league’s top possession-winner, anchoring Liverpool’s relentless machine.

Mohamed Salah, at 32, delivered a season for the ages, smashing the record for goal involvements in a 38-game campaign with 47. His performance against Newcastle in December, where he bagged two goals and an assist, was a microcosm of his campaign: unstoppable, clinical, and defiant of Father Time. Virgil van Dijk, meanwhile, cemented his status as a defensive colossus and a title-winning captain. Liverpool’s triumph wasn’t just about stars, though. Slot’s ability to win games by fine margins, often by a single goal, made the Reds a juggernaut that left rivals gasping.

The Fall of the Giants

Manchester City’s dynasty crumbled like a stale biscuit. The four-time defending champions suffered their worst run since 2008, including a humiliating 4-0 home loss to Tottenham. Rodri’s injury was the catalyst, but Pep Guardiola’s side never recovered, limping to a finish outside the top two for the first time since 2016-17. Phil Foden, last season’s golden boy, faded under the weight of injuries and personal issues, while Pep’s head-scratching comments about self-harm after a November loss raised eyebrows. City’s collapse wasn’t just a blip; it was a seismic shift, signaling the end of their stranglehold on the league.

Manchester United and Tottenham were even messier. United’s season was a trainwreck, plummeting to 15th under Ruben Amorim, whose 3-4-3 system flopped spectacularly. The Portuguese manager’s point-per-game average rivaled some of the league’s worst, and his squad of pricey internationals looked lost. Tottenham, meanwhile, were a chaotic cocktail of injuries, inconsistency, and a 4-0 League Cup semi-final thrashing at Anfield. Ange Postecoglou’s high-octane style didn’t translate, and Spurs fans were left dreaming of the days when eighth place felt like a triumph.

Forest and Bournemouth: The Underdog Uprising

Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth didn’t just punch above their weight; they threw haymakers. Forest, under Nuno Espírito Santo, secured European football for the first time in three decades, finishing with 62 points, a 29-point leap from last season. Chris Wood, the Kiwi striker, was a revelation, banging 20 goals, outperforming his expected goals by a league-high margin. Morgan Gibbs-White added flair with seven goals and eight assists, becoming Forest’s creative heartbeat. Their 7-0 demolition of Brighton was the season’s biggest home win, a statement of their newfound swagger.

Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, turned heads with a fluid frontline that kept defenders guessing. Dean Huijsen, a 19-year-old center-back signed from Juventus, faced down Salah and Haaland without blinking, while the Cherries’ knack for early goals, often from kickoffs, became their calling card. Their 3-2 comeback win at Everton, with three goals in the final nine minutes, was the stuff of legend, leaving Sean Dyche fuming and Bournemouth fans delirious. Both clubs flirted with Champions League qualification, proving that money isn’t everything in this league.

The Relegation Rut

If the top end was thrilling, the bottom was a snooze. Southampton, Leicester, and Ipswich were relegated with weeks to spare, marking the second straight season where all three promoted sides went straight back down. Southampton’s fate was sealed by April, with just 10 points from 31 games, a record low. Russell Martin’s expansive tactics were a mismatch for a squad lacking Premier League quality, and Ivan Jurić’s brief stint as manager was a disaster. Leicester’s managerial merry-go-round, from Enzo Maresca to Steve Cooper to Ruud van Nistelrooy, didn’t help, while Ipswich’s feisty displays, like Leif Davis’s stunning volley against Leicester, couldn’t mask their lack of points. The gulf between the Premier League and Championship has never felt wider.

Players Who Stole the Show

This season was a showcase for individual brilliance. Mohamed Salah was the undisputed king, his 47 goal involvements earning him the EA SPORTS Player of the Season award. Alexander Isak joined him in the spotlight, netting 23 goals for Newcastle, matching Erling Haaland for non-penalty strikes.

The Swede’s thunderous opener against Liverpool was a highlight, proving he’s more than just a Magpies cult hero. Eberechi Eze matured into a relentless menace at Crystal Palace, his eight goals and eight assists pivotal in their mid-table finish and FA Cup triumph. Cole Palmer’s pre-Christmas form for Chelsea was frankly stupendous with Panenka penalties and a curling assist against Newcastle showcasing his old-school flair.

Only Mohamed Salah scored more goals than Alexander Isak this season in the Premier League as he bagged 23 goals!

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Young guns also lit up the league. Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, a left-back with a midfielder’s brain, oozed confidence, while Manchester United’s Leny Yoro, despite a rough start, grew into a composed center-back with impeccable timing. Lucas Bergvall, Spurs’ Swedish import, defied expectations to become a midfield mainstay, proving that youth and fearlessness can thrive in the Premier League’s cauldron.

Managers Who Made Magic

Arne Slot was the managerial story of the season, turning Liverpool into champions with a squad largely unchanged from Klopp’s era. His low-key demeanor belied a tactical sharpness that outwitted rivals, making Liverpool the league’s most efficient winning machine. Nuno Espírito Santo’s work at Forest was equally impressive, transforming a relegation candidate into a European contender with a rock-solid defense led by Nikola Milenković and Murillo.

Vítor Pereira’s arrival at Wolves was a game-changer, lifting them from rock bottom to mid-table safety with a six-game winning streak in spring. David Moyes, back at Everton, turned Goodison Park’s final season into a celebration, steering the Toffees clear of relegation with improved football and a memorable 2-2 draw in the last Merseyside derby.

Goals That Broke the Internet

The season served up goals that will live long in the memory. Kaoru Mitoma’s Messi-esque strike for Brighton, controlling a long pass from Bart Verbruggen before curling past Chelsea’s Filip Jørgensen, was pure artistry.

Jhon Durán’s long-range screamer for Aston Villa against Everton left teammates and fans in disbelief, while Leif Davis’s first-time volley for Ipswich was a bittersweet highlight in their relegation campaign. Ryan Christie’s training-ground finish for Bournemouth and Callum Wilson’s looping header for Newcastle rounded out a collection of strikes that had fans buzzing. These weren’t just goals; they were moments of magic that defined the season’s soul.

Matches That Had Us Hooked

The Premier League delivered games that will be talked about for years. Arsenal vs. Liverpool was a firecracker, both teams trading blows in a 2-2 thriller. Bournemouth’s 3-2 comeback at Everton was a jaw-dropper, with three goals in the final nine minutes turning defeat into victory. The last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park was pure chaos: four goals, four red cards, and James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equalizer sparking pandemonium. These matches weren’t just results; they were stories, etched into the season’s fabric.

Signings That Changed the Game

Nottingham Forest’s £10m capture of Nikola Milenković from Fiorentina was the steal of the season, the Serbian center-back forming a brick wall alongside Murillo. Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen, a teenage defender unfazed by the league’s best, earned a move to Real Madrid, while Ipswich’s Liam Delap showed enough promise to stay in the Premier League despite relegation. Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh, signed for £12m, destroyed full-backs, proving Newcastle’s decision to sell him was a blunder. These signings didn’t just fill gaps; they reshaped their teams’ destinies.

The Season’s Legacy

The 2024-25 Premier League wasn’t just another campaign; it was a turning point. Liverpool’s triumph under Slot showed that change doesn’t always mean chaos, while Forest and Bournemouth proved that smart management and bold recruitment can topple giants. The fall of Manchester City, United, and Tottenham was a reminder that no club is untouchable, and the early relegation of the promoted trio highlighted the growing chasm between tiers.

Yet, amid the shocks and stumbles, the season was defined by moments of pure joy: Salah’s swagger, Mitoma’s magic, and the underdog spirit of teams like Forest. As the curtain falls, the Premier League remains a glorious mess, a league where anything can happen, and usually does.

? Premier League 2024/25 Team of the Season! ?

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? Dominated by Liverpool and Arsenal, with surprise inclusions from Forest, Bournemouth, and Palace!

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By Nicky Helfgott – NickyHelfgott1 on X (Twitter)

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