{"id":9837,"date":"2025-05-26T16:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T16:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=9837"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:49:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:49:47","slug":"premier-league-season-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/premier-league-season-review","title":{"rendered":"Premier League Season Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 2024-25 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\">Premier League<\/a> season was a wild ride, a campaign that flipped expectations, broke dynasties, and delivered drama in spades. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/liverpool-108\">Liverpool<\/a> stormed to their second Premier League title, matching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/manchester-united-105\">Manchester United\u2019s<\/a> record of 20 top-flight crowns, while the usual suspects stumbled and new heroes emerged from unlikely corners. From Arne Slot\u2019s quiet revolution at Anfield to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/nottingham-forest-29\">Nottingham Forest\u2019s<\/a> 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\u2019s dive into the chaos, the brilliance, and the downright bizarre moments that defined the 2024-25 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">? Premier League 2024\/25 \u2014 Final European Spots ?\u26bd<br><br>Here\u2019s how the top teams line up for Europe next season ?<br><br>? Champions League:<br>? Liverpool<br>? Arsenal<br>? Man City<br>? Chelsea<br>\u26ab Newcastle<br>\u26aa Tottenham (UEL winners)<br>? Europa League:<br>? Aston Villa<br>? Crystal Palace (FA\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wHmVwSPCXI\">pic.twitter.com\/wHmVwSPCXI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1926685520605696279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 25, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Premier League Curtains Close for the Summer<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#liverpools-red-redemption\">Liverpool\u2019s Red Redemption<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-fall-of-the-giants\">The Fall of the Giants<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#forest-and-bournemouth-the-underdog-uprising\">Forest and Bournemouth: The Underdog Uprising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-relegation-rut\">The Relegation Rut<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#players-who-stole-the-show\">Players Who Stole the Show<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#managers-who-made-magic\">Managers Who Made Magic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#goals-that-broke-the-internet\">Goals That Broke the Internet<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#matches-that-had-us-hooked\">Matches That Had Us Hooked<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#signings-that-changed-the-game\">Signings That Changed the Game<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-seasons-legacy\">The Season\u2019s Legacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"liverpools-red-redemption\">Liverpool\u2019s Red Redemption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody saw this coming. When Arne Slot stepped into J\u00fcrgen Klopp\u2019s 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\u2019s approach was deceptively simple: flexibility, possession, and a knack for tweaking tactics at halftime. He didn\u2019t 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\u2019s top possession-winner, anchoring Liverpool\u2019s relentless machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/mohamed-salah-1439\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>, 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\u2019s triumph wasn\u2019t just about stars, though. Slot\u2019s ability to win games by fine margins, often by a single goal, made the Reds a juggernaut that left rivals gasping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-fall-of-the-giants\">The Fall of the Giants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/manchester-city-110\">Manchester City\u2019s<\/a> 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/rodri-hernandez-39961\">Rodri\u2019s<\/a> injury was the catalyst, but Pep Guardiola\u2019s side never recovered, limping to a finish outside the top two for the first time since 2016-17. Phil Foden, last season\u2019s golden boy, faded under the weight of injuries and personal issues, while Pep\u2019s head-scratching comments about self-harm after a November loss raised eyebrows. City\u2019s collapse wasn\u2019t just a blip; it was a seismic shift, signaling the end of their stranglehold on the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manchester United and Tottenham were even messier. United\u2019s season was a trainwreck, plummeting to 15th under Ruben Amorim, whose 3-4-3 system flopped spectacularly. The Portuguese manager\u2019s point-per-game average rivaled some of the league\u2019s 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\u2019s high-octane style didn\u2019t translate, and Spurs fans were left dreaming of the days when eighth place felt like a triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2174628788-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024\/25 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester United and FC Twente at Old Trafford on September 25, 2024 in Manchester, England. \" class=\"wp-image-9113\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"forest-and-bournemouth-the-underdog-uprising\">Forest and Bournemouth: The Underdog Uprising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth didn\u2019t just punch above their weight; they threw haymakers. Forest, under Nuno Esp\u00edrito 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\u2019s creative heartbeat. Their 7-0 demolition of Brighton was the season\u2019s biggest home win, a statement of their newfound swagger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019 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\u2019t everything in this league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1748499437-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Premier League: Nottingham Forest\" class=\"wp-image-4900\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Nottingham Forest FC\/Nottingham Forest via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-relegation-rut\">The Relegation Rut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s fate was sealed by April, with just 10 points from 31 games, a record low. Russell Martin\u2019s expansive tactics were a mismatch for a squad lacking Premier League quality, and Ivan Juri\u0107\u2019s brief stint as manager was a disaster. Leicester\u2019s managerial merry-go-round, from Enzo Maresca to Steve Cooper to Ruud van Nistelrooy, didn\u2019t help, while Ipswich\u2019s feisty displays, like Leif Davis\u2019s stunning volley against Leicester, couldn\u2019t mask their lack of points. The gulf between the Premier League and Championship has never felt wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2167464163-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"LEICESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City indicates to the Tottenham fans how many times they've won the Premier Leagu as he is substituted off during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at The King Power Stadium on August 19, 2024 in Leicester, England. \" class=\"wp-image-7657\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Catherine Ivill &#8211; AMA\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"players-who-stole-the-show\">Players Who Stole the Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/erling-haaland-65760\">Erling Haaland<\/a> for non-penalty strikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Swede\u2019s thunderous opener against Liverpool was a highlight, proving he\u2019s 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/cole-palmer-78535\">Cole Palmer\u2019s<\/a> pre-Christmas form for Chelsea was frankly stupendous with Panenka penalties and a curling assist against Newcastle showcasing his old-school flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Only Mohamed Salah scored more goals than Alexander Isak this season in the Premier League as he bagged 23 goals!<br><br>Where should the Swedish striker play ahead of the next season? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kf2BhCwEAt\">pic.twitter.com\/Kf2BhCwEAt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1926998476841173109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 26, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Young guns also lit up the league. Arsenal\u2019s Myles Lewis-Skelly, a left-back with a midfielder\u2019s brain, oozed confidence, while Manchester United\u2019s Leny Yoro, despite a rough start, grew into a composed center-back with impeccable timing. Lucas Bergvall, Spurs\u2019 Swedish import, defied expectations to become a midfield mainstay, proving that youth and fearlessness can thrive in the Premier League\u2019s cauldron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"managers-who-made-magic\">Managers Who Made Magic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arne Slot was the managerial story of the season, turning Liverpool into champions with a squad largely unchanged from Klopp\u2019s era. His low-key demeanor belied a tactical sharpness that outwitted rivals, making Liverpool the league\u2019s most efficient winning machine. Nuno Esp\u00edrito Santo\u2019s work at Forest was equally impressive, transforming a relegation candidate into a European contender with a rock-solid defense led by Nikola Milenkovi\u0107 and Murillo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>V\u00edtor Pereira\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goals-that-broke-the-internet\">Goals That Broke the Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The season served up goals that will live long in the memory. Kaoru Mitoma\u2019s Messi-esque strike for Brighton, controlling a long pass from Bart Verbruggen before curling past Chelsea\u2019s Filip J\u00f8rgensen, was pure artistry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jhon Dur\u00e1n\u2019s long-range screamer for Aston Villa against Everton left teammates and fans in disbelief, while Leif Davis\u2019s first-time volley for Ipswich was a bittersweet highlight in their relegation campaign. Ryan Christie\u2019s training-ground finish for Bournemouth and Callum Wilson\u2019s looping header for Newcastle rounded out a collection of strikes that had fans buzzing. These weren\u2019t just goals; they were moments of magic that defined the season\u2019s soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"matches-that-had-us-hooked\">Matches That Had Us Hooked<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s 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\u2019s 98th-minute equalizer sparking pandemonium. These matches weren\u2019t just results; they were stories, etched into the season\u2019s fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-2204943200-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday March 16, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-9462\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Martin Rickett\/PA Images via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signings-that-changed-the-game\">Signings That Changed the Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nottingham Forest\u2019s \u00a310m capture of Nikola Milenkovi\u0107 from Fiorentina was the steal of the season, the Serbian center-back forming a brick wall alongside Murillo. Bournemouth\u2019s Dean Huijsen, a teenage defender unfazed by the league\u2019s best, earned a move to Real Madrid, while Ipswich\u2019s Liam Delap showed enough promise to stay in the Premier League despite relegation. Brighton\u2019s Yankuba Minteh, signed for \u00a312m, destroyed full-backs, proving Newcastle\u2019s decision to sell him was a blunder. These signings didn\u2019t just fill gaps; they reshaped their teams\u2019 destinies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-seasons-legacy\">The Season\u2019s Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024-25 Premier League wasn\u2019t just another campaign; it was a turning point. Liverpool\u2019s triumph under Slot showed that change doesn\u2019t 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, amid the shocks and stumbles, the season was defined by moments of pure joy: Salah\u2019s swagger, Mitoma\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">? Premier League 2024\/25 Team of the Season! ?<br><br>Here&#39;s the XI that lit up England\u2019s top flight this year ???????\u26bd<br><br>? Dominated by Liverpool and Arsenal, with surprise inclusions from Forest, Bournemouth, and Palace!<br><br>Agree with this squad? ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Dzjpa9rfTS\">pic.twitter.com\/Dzjpa9rfTS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1926690974647935383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 25, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Nicky Helfgott &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NickyHelfgott1\"><em>NickyHelfgott1 on X (Twitter<\/em>)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up with all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\">latest football news<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\/news\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\/news\"> Premier League news<\/a> on 365Scores!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>World\u2019s fastest scores &amp; data app \u26a1\ufe0f? ? Download the app here: <a href=\"http:\/\/365scores.onelink.me\/Jiou\/ENASO\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"365scores.onelink.me\/Jiou\/ENASO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">365scores.onelink.me\/Jiou\/ENASO<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s record of 20 top-flight crowns, while the usual suspects stumbled and new heroes emerged from unlikely corners. From Arne Slot\u2019s quiet revolution at &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":9669,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[3012,3548,2045,230,3127,1812,3035,3011,2093,14,3551,15,27,719,3549,3019,234,3550,13,274],"class_list":["post-9837","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","tag-alexander-isak","tag-andoni-iraola","tag-arne-slot","tag-bournemouth","tag-chris-wood","tag-cole-palmer","tag-dean-huijsen","tag-eberechi-eze","tag-leny-yoro","tag-liverpool","tag-lucas-bergvall","tag-manchester-city","tag-manchester-united","tag-mohamed-salah","tag-morgan-gibbs-white","tag-myles-lewis-skelly","tag-nottingham-forest","tag-nuno-espirito-santo","tag-premier-league","tag-tottenham","article_type-discover","entity_type-competition","inspiration-365s-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9837","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9837"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9837\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9837"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9837"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}