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The 2024/25 English Premier League campaign has ended, and it was a rollercoaster, mixing moments of pure brilliance with shocking lows. It was a season that redefined expectations and challenged long-held assumptions about some of England’s biggest clubs. From Liverpool’s resolute title charge to Manchester United’s dramatic fall, the storylines ran deep, casting long shadows and bright lights across the league.
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Achievers: Defying Expectations
Liverpool reclaimed the Premier League title with 84 points, completing a remarkable turnaround from recent seasons. At the heart of their success was Mohamed Salah, who delivered yet another sensational campaign, finishing as the league’s top scorer with 29 goals and also leading the assist chart with 18. His brilliance set the tone for their title-winning run.
For a team that had only just ushered in a new manager following the departure of Jürgen Klopp, few could have predicted things would fall into place so quickly and so successfully.
In London, on the blue side, there was a genuine sense of excitement as Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea secured a Champions League spot by finishing fourth. It marked a significant achievement for a coach who, this time last year, was guiding an EFL Championship side to Premier League promotion.
Chelsea’s youthful squad averaging just over 24 years of age, played with a maturity that defied their age and experience. Levi Colwill’s decisive goal against Nottingham Forest on the final day didn’t just seal the win, it captured the resilience and growing belief that has defined their season. For a club that hasn’t featured in the Champions League since the 2022/23 campaign, Maresca’s swift impact cannot be overstated.
In the East Midlands, Nottingham Forest’s rise to seventh place marked one of the season’s most compelling turnarounds. Just a year ago, they were clinging to Premier League survival, finishing 17th. Now, under a rejuvenated set-up, they’ve booked a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League, and it feels fully earned.
There’s an argument they could have pushed for a Champions League spot, especially given the run they went on midway through the season. But when measured against where they were 12 months ago, this European return is a leap, and it is one they’ll gladly embrace.
Underachievers: Falling from Grace
When it comes to historic lows, Manchester United’s 15th-place finish stands out as the worst in their Premier League history. Just 42 points from 38 games, a return that would have been unthinkable at the season’s start. The lack of cohesion, consistency, and clear direction was glaring. Questions around leadership, both on and off the pitch, have only intensified. If this season served as a warning, the message couldn’t be clearer, a major rebuild is not just necessary, it’s overdue.
Tottenham, meanwhile, had a season of contradictions. Their Europa League triumph was a rare high, a night to celebrate, but it was sharply contrasted by their dismal domestic form. They finished 17th with just 38 points, their lowest league tally since the 1976/77 season. The European success papered over the cracks, but concerns about the squad’s depth, focus, and long-term consistency remain.
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The fall continued, and got even deeper for Leicester City. They were relegated just a season after gaining promotion, finishing 19th with only 25 points. It marked a stark and painful decline from the heights of their stunning 2016 title win.
It remains to be seen whether they can bounce back again and, if and when they do, whether they’ll be able to stake a bigger, more lasting claim in the top flight.
The 2024/25 Premier League season was full of contrasts. Liverpool’s title charge, Chelsea’s exciting young core, and Nottingham Forest’s surprise push into Europe gave fans plenty to cheer about. But on the flip side, the struggles of Manchester United, Tottenham, and Leicester City told a very different story, one of decline, missteps, and hard lessons.
As teams now look ahead to the new season, you get the feeling that what happened over these past nine months will shape more than just transfer plans. It will shape mindsets.
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