Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy at a jubilant Anfield on Sunday, sealing a record-equalling 20th title to conclude a dominant 2024/25 campaign. Arne Slot’s side clinched the crown with four games to spare, thriving despite the departure of long-time manager Jurgen Klopp.
Mohamed Salah was the standout performer, finishing as both the league’s top scorer and leading assist provider. Klopp, watching from the stands, witnessed the continuation of a legacy he helped shape. Slot, meanwhile, is already making plans for next season, with reported moves for Bayer Leverkusen duo Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, and Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez. However, the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves a major void in defence.
Newcastle United also had a season to remember. Despite a final-day defeat to Everton, they secured a fifth-place finish and a return to the Champions League. More importantly for fans, they ended a 56-year wait for a major trophy after a 2-1 win over Liverpool in March. Alexander Isak’s 23 goals were central to their success, with only Salah scoring more.
Crystal Palace claimed their first major title in 119 years by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final. The Eagles overcame a poor start to the season to finish 12th with a club-record 53 Premier League points. With key players returning from international duties and Olympic campaigns, Palace lost just six of their final 25 games. Their strong finish suggested they could have pushed for European qualification with a better start.
Manchester City, meanwhile, fell short of expectations. After four consecutive titles, anything less than first was a letdown. A mid-season slump—triggered by an injury to Rodri—saw City win just once in 13 matches from late October to December. The campaign ended trophyless, their first such season under Guardiola since 2016, though they still finished third and qualified for the Champions League.
Manchester United endured a disastrous season, finishing 15th—their worst since 1974—and missing out on European football for only the second time in 35 years. Erik ten Hag was dismissed in October, and successor Ruben Amorim won just seven of 27 league games. A Europa League final loss to Tottenham added to the misery, costing the club an estimated £100 million in lost Champions League revenue.
The three promoted clubs—Leicester, Ipswich, and Southampton—all suffered immediate relegation, combining for a record-low 59 points. It marked the second straight season in which all three promoted sides were relegated, raising alarm over the growing disparity between the Premier League and the Championship.
As the curtain falls on a dramatic season, Liverpool celebrate a new era under Slot, while others face serious questions ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
